I have not personally reviewed any of the Harry Potter books, though I have seen several critiques of the series. Professor Alan Ingalls, a seminary instructor in Pennsylvania, charges that the books are flawed in several particulars. Harry Potter treats the occult and its practices as neutral and in some cases as useful. Harry Potter has become a poster boy for witchcraft, and the pagans are delighted that he is creating a good image for them. Those who read Harry Potter uncritically may be desensitized to a way of life that God condemns in the strongest possible terms.
Potter promotes curiosity and experimentation with the occult.
Good finds itself in the occult. This concept, of course, is quite contrary to the teaching of the Scriptures. Comment on this article. For our article usage policy, please see this Copyright Notice . This story was originally published on April 3, 2001.