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madi · 10-03-2006, 08:50 PM

And now for the counter point.

I am a Christian, even one of those hated Baptists. I LOVE Harry Potter, and I wouldn't have even read the first one if another woman in my Bible Study (yep, do that, too) hadn't recommended it. It wasn't that I thought the books were evil, it's just that I didn't think I'd enjoy a "children's book". I was wrong. For the record, I also celebrate Halloween, watch horror movies, write fanasy, enjoy sex, gamble and drink. I do not support Bush, I am a pacisfist. I've been called a tree hugging liberal, and loved it.

Be careful about painting all Christians with the same brush. We are as different from one another as the general populace.

TrixieB · 10-04-2006, 02:52 PM

I was referring to the people in my office, not all Christians. And not all the self-professed Christians in my office are against Harry Potter and Halloween. There are many Christians who actually think for themselves instead of letting the church do it for them. They examine their beliefs and decide for themselves what to believe. Madi is one such Christian. I wouldn't call her sister if she wasn't.

kawaiidragonfoe821 · 10-12-2006, 12:38 PM

I tell those foolish people that we are mare in god's IMAGE... meaning we are not perfect (we'd have to be photocopies to be considered perfect, like our Lord). I'm Christian, i believe in heaven & god & i love god. But no where in the bible (that i remember, it has been a while sence i've read it in detail) does it say to ban this & that.

Tricksterson · 11-09-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by madi

And now for the counter point.

I am a Christian, even one of those hated Baptists. I LOVE Harry Potter, and I wouldn't have even read the first one if another woman in my Bible Study (yep, do that, too) hadn't recommended it. It wasn't that I thought the books were evil, it's just that I didn't think I'd enjoy a "children's book". I was wrong. For the record, I also celebrate Halloween, watch horror movies, write fanasy, enjoy sex, gamble and drink. I do not support Bush, I am a pacisfist. I've been called a tree hugging liberal, and loved it.

Be careful about painting all Christians with the same brush. We are as different from one another as the general populace.

Am a pagan myself but am well aware that there are many cool Christians, even Born Agains. Suspect that the more fanatical of your religion would be more rejectionist than I would.

10-04-2006, 02:52 PM	#22
TrixieB Took the purple pill and loved the after-effects. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zipping around in my Zippy car!! Posts: 1,328	I was referring to the people in my office, not all Christians. And not all the self-professed Christians in my office are against Harry Potter and Halloween. There are many Christians who actually think for themselves instead of letting the church do it for them. They examine their beliefs and decide for themselves what to believe. Madi is one such Christian. I wouldn't call her sister if she wasn't. __________________ _________________________________________________ "Dinner and bondage? Works for me."

10-12-2006, 12:38 PM	#23
kawaiidragonfoe821 Handle with extreme caution. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In a manilla folder in the X-Files filing cabinet. Posts: 100	I tell those foolish people that we are mare in god's IMAGE... meaning we are not perfect (we'd have to be photocopies to be considered perfect, like our Lord). I'm Christian, i believe in heaven & god & i love god. But no where in the bible (that i remember, it has been a while sence i've read it in detail) does it say to ban this & that. __________________ Scully: Must be for the visually impaired. Mulder: How do you like that? A politically correct elevator.

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10-03-2006, 08:50 PM	#21
madi Coffee is for heathens. She bows to the God of Chai Tea Latte! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I live in the great city of Madison, hence the name. Posts: 304	And now for the counter point. I am a Christian, even one of those hated Baptists. I LOVE Harry Potter, and I wouldn't have even read the first one if another woman in my Bible Study (yep, do that, too) hadn't recommended it. It wasn't that I thought the books were evil, it's just that I didn't think I'd enjoy a "children's book". I was wrong. For the record, I also celebrate Halloween, watch horror movies, write fanasy, enjoy sex, gamble and drink. I do not support Bush, I am a pacisfist. I've been called a tree hugging liberal, and loved it. Be careful about painting all Christians with the same brush. We are as different from one another as the general populace.