Socrates Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I found the work to be grammatically flawless and linguistically brilliant, arguably the greatest literary achievement in the English Language since [i]King Lear [/i]or the King James Bible. <WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD!!!> [spoiler]However, there were certain highly problematic elements for the Christian Reader. Particularly troublesome was the "surprise" homosexual union between Potter and DumbleDee, which I thought indicated the series' liberal anti-Christian undertones. And the scenes of Hermione's black mass/Satanic sex orgy I found innapropriate for young readers, as was her official instigation as Satanic High Priestess, and the scene of the ritual rape/murder of the Pope. However, I think the Chief Exorcist's concerns are somewhat overstated, as all the characters are justly punished in Hell at the end for their demonic misdeeds, being forced to burn in a cell with SpongeBob Sqarepants for eternity, thus beautifully illustrating the principle of Divine Justice in a way not seen in literature since Dante's [i]Divine Comedy[/i].[/spoiler] </SPOILERS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Ok that was hilarious. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 She spells succeed wrong early on in the book I didn't mark it All is well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffpugh Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) [quote name='kateri05' post='1337306' date='Jul 22 2007, 05:37 AM'] it was amazing. everything i hoped and more. and i LOVED the last section. BRILLIANT! its bittersweet tho, i'm really sad its over. and in spite of the all threads about the evil of harry potter, the gospel themes of selfish love, constant forgiveness (i love ron's brilliant line right before he punches draco in the face ), and redemption SCREAM throughout the novel. fantastic! :[/quote] Ron punches Draco in the face? AWESOME!! Anywho, don't hint too much about the book. Glad people put spoiler fields up... you people are fast readers!! Edit: Almost forgot Edited July 23, 2007 by Sacred Music Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='Socrates' post='1337930' date='Jul 22 2007, 08:32 PM']I found the work to be grammatically flawless and linguistically brilliant, arguably the greatest literary achievement in the English Language since [i]King Lear [/i]or the King James Bible. <WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD!!!> [spoiler]However, there were certain highly problematic elements for the Christian Reader. Particularly troublesome was the "surprise" homosexual union between Potter and DumbleDee, which I thought indicated the series' liberal anti-Christian undertones. And the scenes of Hermione's black mass/Satanic sex orgy I found innapropriate for young readers, as was her official instigation as Satanic High Priestess, and the scene of the ritual rape/murder of the Pope. However, I think the Chief Exorcist's concerns are somewhat overstated, as all the characters are justly punished in Hell at the end for their demonic misdeeds, being forced to burn in a cell with SpongeBob Sqarepants for eternity, thus beautifully illustrating the principle of Divine Justice in a way not seen in literature since Dante's [i]Divine Comedy[/i].[/spoiler] </SPOILERS>[/quote] LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clg01 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Well, even though I haven't read any of the books YET, I did watch the movie last night and really didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I have to get started on the books though because I've had a number of ppl tell me that they are sooooo much better than the movies. One can only put so much on the big screen and for such a limited amount of time. I hope to start the books soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='Christ_like' post='1338197' date='Jul 22 2007, 10:15 PM']Well, even though I haven't read any of the books YET, I did watch the movie last night and really didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I have to get started on the books though because I've had a number of ppl tell me that they are sooooo much better than the movies. One can only put so much on the big screen and for such a limited amount of time. I hope to start the books soon.[/quote] Yes the books are better than the movies. I have to say I just re-organized my bookshelves and I like how pretty all 7 of them look in a row ... but aside from aesthetics they are a good read. A solid diet of these types of books, though, will rot your brain ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think fiction itself will ruin your brain unless it is epic poetry. I prefer to stick to catechisms and theology books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1338296' date='Jul 22 2007, 10:57 PM']I think fiction itself will ruin your brain unless it is epic poetry. I prefer to stick to catechisms and theology books.[/quote] Nah really good fiction enhances your brain. Helps expand your vocabulary, see and experience other worlds, etc. But it helps if it's written higher than an 8th grade level. Theology and catechisms alone create problems of a different sort ... theology without context is worthless. For theology to have real value it must be lived, implemented in real life. Otherwise it is just words on a page ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I agree with that latter part. Imitation of Christ says something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1338305' date='Jul 22 2007, 11:02 PM']I agree with that latter part. Imitation of Christ says something like that.[/quote] I'm shocked. I totally thought you were going to argue with me. Wonders never cease ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Well, I mean, I still think it's good just to read theology books and catechisms, but if what you learn from them is not applied to your life that you are worse off than if you did not gain all that knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1338311' date='Jul 22 2007, 11:07 PM']Well, I mean, I still think it's good just to read theology books and catechisms, but if what you learn from them is not applied to your life that you are worse off than if you did not gain all that knowledge.[/quote] Right ... it is as St. Paul says (paraphrased from 1 Cor. 13: "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckinsman Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 This is a very odd thread! ..............I do not enjoy fiction books much either. I prefer to stick with the "reality". Lives of the saints etc. I really have never partaken in the hype. Fantasy stuff would put me to sleep! Plus there is quite a bit of contraversy over the books. I think that I will choose to not partake this time either.JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Seeing the world from another perspective can greatly enhance your own, and gives you a broader view of life. Its like moving to another country or world or even universe for an hour at a time. Fiction gives you that opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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