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July 17th, 2005, 07:57 AM
#51
I'm also 16... Harry Potter in no way, shape, or form is ANY push WHATSOEVER against the catholic faith, except perhaps the whole "open mind" thing... They don't want people to read it because reading makes people smarter and when people are smarter they :GASP: question their rulers! (In this case the pope)
Possibly the thing that has pushed me most towards satanism would be the way most catholics in general act... My goodness, how can you even CALL yourself a christian when you drive a $40k vehicle, own a 200k house, plus a boat, and a restaraunt where you are a complete ass to your employees... Sorry just rambling about some of the idiots in my town... No offense to any catholics on AO, everyone here isn't an assinine hypocrit, but most catholics I know are morons... I talked to one person who said they agreed with GWB's foreign policy because he read the bible every day :|
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July 17th, 2005, 08:40 AM
#52
Having read the book, i still don't feel any need to do something like turn away from the curch...
wait im not in the curch. Anyway.
Its a good book. And definitly not for the same audience as the first book was for. Also mothers around the blobe are soon going to be pretty angry at rowling i think.....
(no spoilers)
Since the beginning of time, Man has searched for the answers to the big questions: \'How did we get here?\' \'Is there life after death?\' \'Are we alone?\' But today, in this very theatre, you will be asked to answer the biggest question of them all...WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA?
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July 17th, 2005, 09:21 AM
#53
somewhat off topic/
My goodness, how can you even CALL yourself a christian when you drive a $40k vehicle, own a 200k house, plus a boat, and a restaraunt
Actually that is an easy question: "Christianity" and "poverty" are not synonymous. And poverty is not mandatory, except for some religious orders.
I talked to one person who said they agreed with GWB's foreign policy because he read the bible every day
Just wait until he gets to the bit about Samson picking up the jawbone of an ass and slaying 10,000 Philistines? ..............he'll probably cancel the JSF programme
Anyway, it is nice to get confirmation from younger members that I had not missed the plot, so to speak. I certainly have not found anything in the Harry Potter books that in any way questions Christianity, or any other faith for that matter. That is why I drew a parallel with J.R. Tolkien in an earlier post.
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July 18th, 2005, 02:23 PM
#54
Finished it last night. Whoa. That's all I have to say.
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
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July 18th, 2005, 02:30 PM
#55
My goodness, how can you even CALL yourself a christian when you drive a $40k vehicle, own a 200k house, plus a boat, and a restaraunt where you are a complete *** to your employe
Christianity does not shun material things, it just warns against becoming a slave to riches. There is nothing wrong with liking, and even having expensive items, as long as you put God first. Now, the way he/she treats his/her employees is something totally different.
Keep in mind that we are all imperfect. Rarely will you find someone who fits the perfect description of an ideal Christian because we sin daily. That's something we will never be, we just try to be the best we can. Not everyone who goes to church is a Christian either. There is bad association everywhere, including the house of God.
In the end, just worry about yourself.
Difficult takes a day, Impossible takes a week~Kthln01! 
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July 18th, 2005, 03:24 PM
#56
Well ppl this book has been condemmed even in SA..I just think the ppl who judge so quickly should look at each case on it,s own merit..I think there is a clear difference between reality and fiction or fables whatever you want to call it..Children should be made aware of this from a very early age and if not the only ppl who can be blamed are the parents or guardians of these children..I think if push comes to shove there are many other books,videos,games, movies etc which can be condemmed as well..This is an issue that can be debated for ages and the conclusion ifferenciate between reality and fiction!!!
Practise what you preach.
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July 18th, 2005, 03:25 PM
#57
disney is bigger then miramax....
Sure they are, they OWN Miramax. Paid 80 million to those dudes who started it if I remember right.
Please tell me you meant "how"
Ack, I almost had a heart attack when I saw that. Yes I meant hoW, not a garden tool. Although you could use one on gnomes.
Finished it last night. Whoa. That's all I have to say.
I read the first chapter. Good opening. Couln't put it down eh? I force myself too so I don't read it too fast. However at the moment my GF is hogging the book. Saw a trailer for "Goblet of fire" this weekend while seeing "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Speaking of chocolate, that is an excellent movie.
West of House
You are standing in an open field west of a white house, with a boarded front door.
There is a small mailbox here.
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July 18th, 2005, 05:09 PM
#58
Originally posted here by Kthln01
Christianity does not shun material things, it just warns against becoming a slave to riches. There is nothing wrong with liking, and even having expensive items, as long as you put God first. Now, the way he/she treats his/her employees is something totally different.
Keep in mind that we are all imperfect. Rarely will you find someone who fits the perfect description of an ideal Christian because we sin daily. That's something we will never be, we just try to be the best we can. Not everyone who goes to church is a Christian either. There is bad association everywhere, including the house of God.
In the end, just worry about yourself.
Whatever happened to the whole giving a lot of money to help people who actually need it?
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July 18th, 2005, 05:26 PM
#59
Originally posted here by debwalin
Finished it last night. Whoa. That's all I have to say.
yeah... I finished it last night. I understand your woa. They have a lot to do in the next book if JK Rowling is gonna finish it in 7 books like it was originally thought.
N00b> STFU i r teh 1337 (english: You must be mistaken, good sir or madam. I believe myself to be quite a good player. On an unrelated matter, I also apparently enjoy math.)
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July 18th, 2005, 06:24 PM
#60
Road, I'm like a crackhead when it comes to books. I don't stop til they're done. And it's not just the Harry Potter books, it's any book. I love to read, and I'll read the stupid milk carton if there's nothing else to read...lol. I actually did get quite a bit done this weekend aside from reading the book, I just don't sleep much. 
CXG, in a way you're right, but not neccesarily...she answered a lot of the how's and why's and what if's in this book...the next one could be quite short, actually. I hope it's not though!
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
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