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[happylizardboy]

Let's imagine for a second that I am a rector in the Church of England. No, really, try

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[verdandiweaves]

communion wine......

[happylizardboy]

.. the Catholic church

[verdandiweaves]

.... the inquisition

[happylizardboy]

Ah! It makes sense. Harry Potter = heresy.

[mrdog]

It is absolutely extraordinary. As you say, the books contain an extremely clearly defined message abrogating a strongly positive code of morals. The heroes, Harry, Dumbledore, Hermione and Ron all adhere pretty closely to the Christian morality set, while the baddies are positively diabolical.

Lame.

[happylizardboy]

Oh, and full maximum props for using the word 'abrogating.' Word power!

Evil slayer of mother English

[mr_chatrat]

Abrogating? Surely you meant ADVOCATING, mrdog.

Re: Evil slayer of mother English

[happylizardboy]

Yes, but he still used the word - which, as any of my students will argue, must be worth at least some marks.