Okay, so it's not really completed yet, I just need to turn in my introduction and two body paragraphs of my essay which is going to be about 8-pages. I'm still kind of skeptical if I'm on the right path with this. This is the begining of my 'Young Christina Adults Should Read Harry Potter' essay, so in case if you were wondering if it was going to be boring. WARNING: DOES CONTAIN MILD SPOILERS TO HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS! AND PLEASE DON'T PLAGARIZE THIS, FOR IT IS NOT FINISH AND I CAN STILL TAKE THIS ESSAY ANY DIRECTION. BECAUSE PLAIGARISM IS CHEATING, RIGHT? *WINK**WINK* Spoiler The Magic of Christianity (Tentative) “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This is a lesson that was previously taught by the Christian Messiah Jesus Christ, telling his followers that they must realize what they must truly treasure besides their material possessions. This line was also quoted, and is a central theme, in one of the most famous novel series of this generation. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (later changed to the Sorcerer’s Stone in the United States) were published in the United Kingdom by J. K Rowling. Her small project had then evolved over the past few decades to seven books and a hit motion picture series. This series has captured the imaginations of people from all walks of life. Within these novels are deep moral teachings of classic biblical philosophy and metaphors; and I do believe that this is one series that Christian young adults should read to help grab a perspective on their faith. It wasn’t until a year ago that my own family truly found God. When I want to discuss the upcoming movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, with my friends, I can feel an uncomfortable feeling around us. Even when I joked around at a party about ditching class to go to the midnight viewing of the movie in the upcoming months, my aunt heard me and said “I have a few things to say about Harry Potter”. One complaint that Christians seem to make about the Harry Potter series is that we are making a hero out of someone perform the dark art of witchcraft and wizardry. One main point that they make comes from the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 18:10, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft”. Another scriptural passage that comes from the New Testament is Philippians 4:8 which reads, “fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable." . If young adults were to actually be allowed to read the Harry Potter novels, they would learn that there are many things honorable about this series. The novels play on the sacrifice of others, the overall theme of love, and how God is always there for you in the darkest times. Ms. Joan Rowling also purposely put in various parables from the Gospels as well as other teachings into her seven fictional novels. In 2007, months after the release of Deathly Hallows, MTV reports that Rowling opens up about the connection between Harry Potter and Christianity. She actually believes that the parables in the stories are quite obvious and wasn’t open about the connection between the two stories because “I thought it might show people who just wanted the story where we were going.". Her main objective of keeping the secret was so that the books followers wouldn’t find a way in spoiling themselves. Reading back through the final book, it is obvious that there are obvious Christian morals. any volunteers? I just need thoughts more or less. PS: Man, I love college :lolface: PSS: I'm just looking for thoughts on it. PSSS: Has anyone else noticed there are a lot of 'look at my essay' threads this year?
Spoiler “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.†This is a lesson that was previously taught by the Christian Messiah Jesus Christ, telling his followers that they must realize what they must truly treasure besides their material possessions. This line was also quoted, and is a central theme, in one of the most famous novel series of this generation. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (later changed to the Sorcerer’s Stone in the United States) were was published in the United Kingdom by J. K Rowling. Her small project had then has since evolved over the past few decades to seven books and a hit motion picture series. This series has captured the imaginations of people from all walks of life. Within these novels are deep moral teachings of classic biblical philosophy and metaphors; and I do believe that this is one series that Christian young adults should read to help grab a perspective on their faith. It wasn’t until a year ago that my own family truly found God. When I want to discuss the upcoming movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I can feel an uncomfortable feeling around us. Even when I joked around at a party about ditching class to go to the midnight viewing of the movie in the upcoming months, my aunt heard me and said “I have a few things to say about Harry Potterâ€. One complaint that Christians seem to make about the Harry Potter series is that we are making a hero out of someone perform the dark art of witchcraft and wizardry. One main point that they make comes from the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 18:10, “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraftâ€. Another scriptural passage that comes from the New Testament is Philippians 4:8 which reads, “fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable." . If young adults were to actually be allowed to read the Harry Potter novels, they would learn that there are many things honorable about this series. The novels play on the sacrifice of others, the overall theme of love, and how God is always there for you in the darkest times. Ms. Joan Rowling also purposely put in various parables from the Gospels as well as other teachings into her seven fictional novels. In 2007, months after the release of Deathly Hallows, MTV reports that Rowling opens up about the connection between Harry Potter and Christianity. She actually believes that the parables in the stories are quite obvious and wasn’t open about the connection between the two stories because “I thought it might show people who just wanted the story where we were going.". Her main objective of keeping the secret was so that the books followers wouldn’t find a way in spoiling themselves. Reading back through the final book, it is obvious that there are obvious Christian morals. :lolface: Other than my OCD-ful grammar corrections, it sounds very well thought out so far. c:
