Harry Potter Books Banned For "Real Spells And Curses"

[Bombadil]

“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic." - Albus Dumbledore

Catholic Church bans words..

[Cetacea]

As a pastor I suppose it’s his job to uphold the doctrine of his religion which is that curses and evil spirits are real.

Asan educator I’m not so sure, but at least he focussed on non-essential fiction and didn’t order the burning of the libraries Biology section.

I may not agree with his beliefs but it’s only Harry Potter

[An Alan Smithee Nation]

Why isn't he tackling the real problem of spy satellites stealing our souls on an industrial scale?

[Trotskylvania]

A Roman Catholic school in Tennessee has banished JK Rowling's universally popular series of Harry Potter novels from its library shelves after its pastor took exception to their portrayal of magic, warning the spells and curses the author describes are real and “risk conjuring evil spirits” when read.

The Reverend Dan Reehill explained his decision in an email to the parents of students at St Edward Catholic School in Nashville, declaring that he had consulted with exorcists in the US and at the Vatican before outlawing the seven-volume tale of the boy wizard’s career at Hogwarts and his battle against Lord Voldermort and the forces of darkness.

“These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true, but in fact a clever deception. The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text,” the Reverend Reehill wrote, apparently in all seriousness.

This one should immediately recant his heresy; the Holy See has rejected the notion of magic and supernatural power coming from any source but God for longer than any of us have been alive.

[The Grims]

A Roman Catholic school in Tennessee has banished JK Rowling's universally popular series of Harry Potter novels from its library shelves after its pastor took exception to their portrayal of magic, warning the spells and curses the author describes are real and “risk conjuring evil spirits” when read.

The Reverend Dan Reehill explained his decision in an email to the parents of students at St Edward Catholic School in Nashville, declaring that he had consulted with exorcists in the US and at the Vatican before outlawing the seven-volume tale of the boy wizard’s career at Hogwarts and his battle against Lord Voldermort and the forces of darkness.

“These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true, but in fact a clever deception. The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text,” the Reverend Reehill wrote, apparently in all seriousness.

This one should immediately recant his heresy; the Holy See has rejected the notion of magic and supernatural power coming from any source but God for longer than any of us have been alive.

I actively play Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Sofar none of the spells have had any effect outside the augmented realityview of my phone.

But perhaps the reverend does not understand the difference between AR and reality.

[Menorica]

A Roman Catholic school in Tennessee has banished JK Rowling's universally popular series of Harry Potter novels from its library shelves after its pastor took exception to their portrayal of magic, warning the spells and curses the author describes are real and “risk conjuring evil spirits” when read.

The Reverend Dan Reehill explained his decision in an email to the parents of students at St Edward Catholic School in Nashville, declaring that he had consulted with exorcists in the US and at the Vatican before outlawing the seven-volume tale of the boy wizard’s career at Hogwarts and his battle against Lord Voldermort and the forces of darkness.

“These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true, but in fact a clever deception. The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text,” the Reverend Reehill wrote, apparently in all seriousness.

Rebecca Hammel, the superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, told The Tennessean that the Reverend Reehill had indeed sent the email and has the final say on the matter, since the Catholic Church does not have an official position on Ms Rowling’s best-selling series.

“Each pastor has canonical authority to make such decisions for his parish school,” she said. “He’s well within his authority to act in that manner.”

The school has recently opened a new library for its students, Ms Hammel explained, prompting the faculty to reassess its catalogue.

“I know that in the process they were going through and kind of weeding out some of the content in hopes of sprucing it up and improving the circulation,” she said.

Ms Hammel did say the school would not stand in the way of students reading Harry Potter at their parents’ discretion.

“Should parents deem that this or any other media to be appropriate we would hope that they would just guide their sons and daughters to understand the content through the lens of our faith,” Hammel said.

“We really don’t get into censorship in such selections other than making sure that what we put in our school libraries is age appropriate materials for our classrooms.”

The Roman Catholics are just mad because the British seceded from their Empire. No matter how they ban him, Harry Potter and the story, Shall always be a wonderful British book and movie!

[Cetacea]

This one should immediately recant his heresy; the Holy See has rejected the notion of magic and supernatural power coming from any source but God for longer than any of us have been alive.

I actively play Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Sofar none of the spells have had any effect outside the augmented realityview of my phone.

But perhaps the reverend does not understand the difference between AR and reality.

Huh! Not at all my deluded friend for AR truly means Anchored Reality it is a portal to Hell so that evil spirits can find unwitting Anchors to our Mortal Realm! Each time you play you become a bridge and a mule for Hells Legion!!!!

Only the Holy Virgin Mother Church can Redeem your soul for a small sacrificial tithe plus Penance tax (we accept Visa and PayPal)

[Esheaun Stroakuss]

Aren't Catholics really big into rituals and kneeling and praying? Isn't praying just one big spell to God to ask him to do stuff for you? Isn't praying someone goes to hell a curse?

[The Huskar Social Union]

This is beyond stupidity.

[Esheaun Stroakuss]

This is beyond stupidity.

THIS IS SPARTA

[LiberNovusAmericae]

That's moronic, but that is what happens when someone is a religious extremist. They lose their common sense and rationality.

[Chestaan]

A friend of an ex of mine had one of those crazy fundamentalist Catholic parents. She banned all Harry Potter books and movies so I think their father used to sneak them in. She also believed that AC/DC stood for "anti-christ/devil Christ" because that's what her mom saod (particularly strange because her extremely religious mom seemed to really get on with me, said I had "kind eyes" and would give me rosary beads despite that fact I have rocker hair and was wearing an AC/DC t-shirt when she met me)

Ohh and tarot cards! My ex borrowed her aunt's tarot cards and showed them to the girl. Her mother showed up with a priest a few days later...

So yeah, sadly not surprised at any of this. More prevalent than one would think.

[Gormwood]

A friend of an ex of mine had one of those crazy fundamentalist Catholic parents. She banned all Harry Potter books and movies so I think their father used to sneak them in. She also believed that AC/DC stood for "anti-christ/devil Christ" because that's what her mom saod (particularly strange because her extremely religious mom seemed to really get on with me, said I had "kind eyes" and would give me rosary beads despite that fact I have rocker hair and was wearing an AC/DC t-shirt when she met me)

Ohh and tarot cards! My ex borrowed her aunt's tarot cards and showed them to the girl. Her mother showed up with a priest a few days later...

So yeah, sadly not surprised at any of this. More prevalent than one would think.

Did she ban electricity at home for consistency?

[The Grims]

A friend of an ex of mine had one of those crazy fundamentalist Catholic parents. She banned all Harry Potter books and movies so I think their father used to sneak them in. She also believed that AC/DC stood for "anti-christ/devil Christ" because that's what her mom saod (particularly strange because her extremely religious mom seemed to really get on with me, said I had "kind eyes" and would give me rosary beads despite that fact I have rocker hair and was wearing an AC/DC t-shirt when she met me)

Ohh and tarot cards! My ex borrowed her aunt's tarot cards and showed them to the girl. Her mother showed up with a priest a few days later...

So yeah, sadly not surprised at any of this. More prevalent than one would think.

Did she ban electricity at home for consistency?

Like how devout christians refuse to use computers, since a homosexual (Turing) was essential for their creation ?

[Pacomia]

As a pastor I suppose it’s his job to uphold the doctrine of his religion which is that curses and evil spirits are real.

Asan educator I’m not so sure, but at least he focussed on non-essential fiction and didn’t order the burning of the libraries Biology section.

I may not agree with his beliefs but it’s only Harry Potter

There are curses in the Bible.

It’s only the Bible.

[Ethel mermania]

I say we ban the Bible because in it God cursed the Egyptians.

And Saul got the Witch of Endor to raise the spirit of Samuel (I Samuel 28).

Samuel was an Ewok??

[Blanjiland]

I had to read that article and re-read it again to make sure it wasn’t the Onion and that we’re all getting played. I wouldn’t be surprised if these people also believed the year to be 1400. At least they’re not enforcing the policy that much, I guess.

[Locus Praemonstratus]

Why do you care so much about someone burning Harry Potter? Seriously, what is the point of this thread?

[An Alan Smithee Nation]

A Roman Catholic school in Tennessee has banished JK Rowling's universally popular series of Harry Potter novels from its library shelves after its pastor took exception to their portrayal of magic, warning the spells and curses the author describes are real and “risk conjuring evil spirits” when read.

The Reverend Dan Reehill explained his decision in an email to the parents of students at St Edward Catholic School in Nashville, declaring that he had consulted with exorcists in the US and at the Vatican before outlawing the seven-volume tale of the boy wizard’s career at Hogwarts and his battle against Lord Voldermort and the forces of darkness.

“These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true, but in fact a clever deception. The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text,” the Reverend Reehill wrote, apparently in all seriousness.

This one should immediately recant his heresy; the Holy See has rejected the notion of magic and supernatural power coming from any source but God for longer than any of us have been alive.

So why do exorcisms still happen?

[The Alma Mater]

Why do you care so much about someone burning Harry Potter? Seriously, what is the point of this thread?

You do not care about the revelation that magic is not only real but that Harry Potter is a fully functional spellbook ? Think of the possibilities !

[Polish Prussian Commonwealth]

A Roman Catholic school in Tennessee has banished JK Rowling's universally popular series of Harry Potter novels from its library shelves after its pastor took exception to their portrayal of magic, warning the spells and curses the author describes are real and “risk conjuring evil spirits” when read.

The Reverend Dan Reehill explained his decision in an email to the parents of students at St Edward Catholic School in Nashville, declaring that he had consulted with exorcists in the US and at the Vatican before outlawing the seven-volume tale of the boy wizard’s career at Hogwarts and his battle against Lord Voldermort and the forces of darkness.

“These books present magic as both good and evil, which is not true, but in fact a clever deception. The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses and spells; which when read by a human being risk conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text,” the Reverend Reehill wrote, apparently in all seriousness.

Rebecca Hammel, the superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Nashville, told The Tennessean that the Reverend Reehill had indeed sent the email and has the final say on the matter, since the Catholic Church does not have an official position on Ms Rowling’s best-selling series.

“Each pastor has canonical authority to make such decisions for his parish school,” she said. “He’s well within his authority to act in that manner.”

The school has recently opened a new library for its students, Ms Hammel explained, prompting the faculty to reassess its catalogue.

“I know that in the process they were going through and kind of weeding out some of the content in hopes of sprucing it up and improving the circulation,” she said.

Ms Hammel did say the school would not stand in the way of students reading Harry Potter at their parents’ discretion.

“Should parents deem that this or any other media to be appropriate we would hope that they would just guide their sons and daughters to understand the content through the lens of our faith,” Hammel said.

“We really don’t get into censorship in such selections other than making sure that what we put in our school libraries is age appropriate materials for our classrooms.”

The Roman Catholics are just mad because the British seceded from their Empire. No matter how they ban him, Harry Potter and the story, Shall always be a wonderful British book and movie!

The Lord of the Rings was a far better book, in my view. It is also British. To boot, it was written by an extremely devout Roman Catholic.

Oh, and also, remember that the Brits left because the Pope didn't let the King divorce his wife to screw a different girl.

[SovCol]

I would not be surprised if some embarrassing detail comes out about this reverend.

Maybe he's Umbridge's squib relative.

Maybe he's Umbridge herself.

[The Alma Mater]

Maybe he's Umbridge's squib relative.

Maybe he's Umbridge herself.

He was given a lovepotion and tempted to sleep with a married woman. All the fault of those bloody witches,

[Polish Prussian Commonwealth]

Maybe he's Umbridge's squib relative.

Maybe he's Umbridge herself.

Wouldn't he/she/it have webbed fingers and toes, in that case, or am I remembering the books wrong?

[The New California Republic]

It's funny that the books parody exactly the kind of intolerance that is directed at them.