“There’s plenty of real occultism embedded in Rowling’s fantasy works,” Wohlberg contends, “and in spite of naïve popular opinion, Pottermania is aiding Wicca’s growth.”
I would agree with this, and would agree that encouraging Wiccanism is not a good thing. But it’s a question of degree.
How many Wiccans is Harry Potter creating v. how many enthusiastic readers is Harry Potter creating?
How many children are being affected by Rowling’s paper-thin, entirely unserious endorsement of witchcraft (does J.K. Rowling really believe that kids should practice the Craft?) v. how many children are being affected by Rowling’s intense, entirely serious message of love, courage and responsibility? (does J.K. Rowling really believe that kids should be loving, courageous, and good?)
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