Michael G. Maudlin

Some Christians have expressed concern that the Harry Potter series of books expose children to a world of witchcraft and moral relativism. While well—meaning, some of these critics overstate the dangers of the series. The books are fun entertainment, and Harry Potter himself is a good youth who just happens to be a wizard. The books are full of courage, loyalty, compassion, joy, and even humility-all admirable virtues. Good and evil are clear and absolute in the books, and readers will learn little about the true world of the occult. Michael G. Maudlin is the online executive editor of Christianity Today.

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