In Harry's Name We Pray
Can everyone close your eyes for a moment; I want you to think of the thing which frightens you the most. Open your eyes. Now in picturing your deepest darkest fears did anyone think of the Harry Potter books? Surprisingly enough J.K Rowling's children's series sparks fear into the hearts of many adults across America. Because the Harry Potter books had such a large impact on our generation, it is important to understand the controversy behind the series so that we can judge the validity of it ourselves.
Harry Potter first appeared in our lives, 10 years ago, in 1997. The book was met with resounding praise and to this date, according to the Atlanta Access, has sold over 325 million copies. However, along with its instant popularity, came an angry onslaught of criticism, mostly focused on the introduction of witchcraft too the "impressionable" minds of America's youth. Paul Hetrick, spokesman for Focus on the Family, a Christian non-profit organization, spoke on the Harry Potter......
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