HARRY POTTER AND THE GAY WIZARD: THE SECRET BEHIND THE STORY

Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story

by Jill Martin Rische

What a difference a day makes. Jo Rowling came out of the closet this week-or at least her creation, Albus Dumbledore, did. Take note, Potter fans everywhere, that Rowling-in her great wisdom-has revealed to the world that the wisest, kindest, most powerful (and famous) senior wizard in literary history is gay.  The Headmaster of Hogwarts prefers men.  According to Rowling, "I always thought of Dumbledore as gay. . . . Dumbledore fell in love with Grindelwald [a bad wizard he defeated long ago], and that added to his horror when Grindelwald showed himself to be what he was." [1]  Exactly why homosexuality is vital to her story, Rowling never reveals.  She never explains her need to address sexual preference in a book aimed at children.

So what was the purpose of the bombshell Rowling dropped during her interview at Carnegie Hall?  Why did she out the beloved Dumbledore?  The single answer is that Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard publicly throws all the weight of Rowling's influence (not to mention her millions) behind the cause of Gay Rights . . . a cause we now know she proudly champions.

What a stand for diversity!  What a triumph for gay people everywhere!

What egg on the face of "Christian" supporters like Christianity Today, a publisher of feel-good articles like, "Why We Like Harry Potter" (2000). Christianity Today recommended Potter because "Rowling's series is a Book of Virtues with a preadolescent funny bone. Amid the laugh-out-loud scenes are wonderful examples of compassion, loyalty, courage, friendship, and even self-sacrifice. No wonder young readers want to be like these believable characters. That is a Christmas present we can be grateful for."  [2]  

Harry Potter as a "Book of Virtues?"  In what reality?

Rowling's agenda has always been clear: she sees nothing wrong with Witchcraft; in fact, she glorifies all of its dark details by wrapping them up in the shiny tissue paper of fantasy. The occult is a lucrative business, and Rowling knows this better than anyone else. She's made hundreds of millions of dollars working and playing in the wonderful world of the occult.

Here's my take on Harry Potter: Over the years I read the books to see what all the fuss was about, and at first I thought they were entertaining. Offensive in nature, yes (and I said so publicly) but I had to give Rowling her due when it came to storytelling.

Today, after intense research into the world of the occult, I would never read another Potter book or waste my time on a Potter movie again. Sure, the adventure part is great, and it's true that you can teach your kids what not to believe, simply by analyzing a Rowling book, but God hates evil, right? He hates it no matter how fun, exciting or educational it is, and if we love Him, shouldn't we hate it, too?

"There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD, and because of these abominations the LORD your God drives them out from before you. You shall be blameless before the LORD your God" (Deuteronomy 18: 10-13). God takes a very dim view of all forms of Witchcraft, including the entertainment kind. Witchcraft is not cute, funny or inspiring. It is not virtuous, although it often wears the mask of virtue. God calls it an abomination, and I don't know about you, but that's enough for me.

As for Potter's Evangelical supporters like Christianity Today, I can only say what I said to myself, "Shame on you."  Whenever we assess a threat to the Church, compromise is never an option; nothing should outweigh God's opinion.

I'd be willing to bet a giant box of Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans that Jo Rowling planned this Dumbledore announcement a very long time ago. I personally think that one of the reasons she did it was to keep Christianity from staking even the tiniest claim on Harry Potter . . . ever. It's interesting how she conveniently revealed this final, explosive detail long after everyone bought her last book, which proves that even Rowling, a woman richer than the Queen of England, can't bear to lose a buck (or a pound). Just wait until the Harry Potter theme park opens in Florida . . . the money she makes will be mindboggling.  Evil, like crime, pays well.

Albus Dumbledore is gay, and he has been and will continue to be a tremendous influence on millions of children.  "One blogger wrote on a fansite: 'My head is spinning. Wow. One more reason to love gay men.'" [3]  Strange logic, but all too true on an international scale.  Now more than ever, the Church must confront the specter of Potter and take a stand for biblical truth.

Witchcraft is the heart and soul of Harry Potter; it always has been and it always will be.  But like any other deception fostered by Satan, it is beautifully dressed in the biblical virtues admired by so many.

At long last, Rowling revealed a bit of the truth behind her billion dollar creation, and surprisingly, she did the Christian world an enormous favor by her perverse revelation: she settled the Harry Potter debate once and for all.

[1] Observer, http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,2196020,00.html (accessed October 19, 2007).

[2] Christianity Today, http://www.ctlibrary.com/ct/2000/january10/29.37.html (accessed October 19, 2007).

[3] Observer, http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,2196020,00.html (accessed October 19, 2007).

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Are you kidding!!!!!! Posted On: 07/29/11 10:43:52 PM Age 0, TN Why do we need to let our kids read or watch such filth for good morales. When the very Creator of the universe has given us His very on Word to lead us into His morality by His Spirit. If we are one of His. Let him that names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. We cannot drink of the cup of the Lord and of demons. Serious Help Needed Posted On: 01/19/10 08:00:28 PM Age 18, WI You really need to rethink what you wrote. Look over the bible and you will comprehend that the lord loves all his children. Not only that but you need to look over the next fact that all pagan religions have basis within society. If you really want to get down to it even though Christianity is looked upon as the basis for most of the religions within our society today how are we to know that the lord didn't start off all of the pagan religions as well as christianity? How do we know that in the last days that those that do believe in the paranormal and magics won't be exhaulted just as those who pray and worship the bible. In all our churches today we have some sort of statue to depict Christ. Is that not in direct violation of his own commandments that we shall not worship false idols? false idols are anything that isn't the lord our god. If you really want to get down to it those that show signs of respect to these idols are in fact worse than any book with a gay character in it. really? Posted On: 01/05/08 04:52:02 PM Age 14, ENGLAND as far as i'm aware, their is nothing wrong with homosexuality. therefore, i see nothing wrong with abook that has a single charecter that happens to be gay. I'd also like to point ut that there are hundreds or charecters in Harry Potter. Only one of them is gay. why would that encourage a child to (as people above me have put it) "sin"? Re: Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story Posted On: 11/23/07 11:18:44 PM Age 16, NJ I believe your all taking this just the wrong way. These books that many children adore are not for the witchcraft or Dumbledore, it's the adventure and morales it teaches children. A lot of you being Christian can agree that teaching children good morales and a good upbringing is vital to life. That is what the books DO. They teach us good from evil, they teach us the triumph of good over evil, they teach us respect for others and love one another. Everyone is just taking it out of proportion. Not once is it even mentioned in the 7 books about Dumbeldore's sexual preference, therefore why even bother? If you or I couldn't figure it out, do you think children will? Basically, adults just took over a great children's book and smashed and beat it to the ground. What inspired millions of children's, now fuels hatred, and why? Why do the books that deal with good triumphing over evil fuel hatred? All of you think before you even dare type. This book is not glorifying witchcraft, its a story that teaches love and care, something a lot of poeple do not care about these days. THEY LIKE THE TASTE OF PORK Posted On: 11/03/07 07:47:44 AM Age 64, OH Brady, not many seem to be able to hear this because they like the taste of pork. It is amazing to me that so many quickly cancel all the scripture all through out the OT that God Almighty took the bother to have men write. All because of ONE scripture in Acts that if someone would take the bother to read and then think about it should be obvious it is NOT about food. We often believe what we WANT to believe. We sometimes jump at the chance to call God Almighty a liar. The mercy and grace of God Almighty is truly amazing. lounewton1347@yahoo.com Re: PETERS VISION NOT ABOUT FOOD Posted On: 11/01/07 10:11:41 PM Age 36, TX Amen, Lou! When Jesus cast the demons out of a man He cast them into a herd of pigs (Mat 8:28-34). Ick. As for us... now that we have faith in Jesus and have been adopted into God's family (Romans 8) we are to live by the same "house rules" that God has for his "natural born" (i.e. born of Abraham's descendants) children. The sacrifices of the OT were stopped with the destruction of the Temple. Matters of holiness (staying away from witchcraft and other abominations) are still applicable. Peace and blessings! - Brady Re: Re: Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story Posted On: 11/01/07 07:01:37 AM Age 49, OH Two things I have to say to you: (1) I feel sorry for you! (2) I'm glad God doesn't have your attitude. Re: Re: Re: Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story Posted On: 11/01/07 06:53:58 AM Age 49, OH Satan always has an agenda. Although she hasn't revealed any gay activity so far in her books, she will in the near future. I don't know if you have accepted Christ in your life, but the scriptures are clear on witchcraft. Satan knows, if it was written in an offensive manner, the parents wouldn't let their kids read it. Beer advertisements are made to look like it's fun to drink, but you and I know that the end results can be ruinous. Re: Re: Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story Posted On: 11/01/07 06:42:28 AM Age 49, OH I agree with most of what your feedback states; however, I don't agree with you saying that the writer is gay. You are making a judgement about the lady that is defamatory. Eph. 4:29 says, "Let not corrupt communication proceed out of thy mouth." Re: Re: Harry Potter and the Gay Wizard: The Secret Behind the Story Posted On: 10/31/07 10:08:24 PM Age 18, OH I have been raised in the Christian faith my entire life and continue my practices here at college. I've read the Bible cover to cover...and I've also read all 7 books in the Harry Potter series. I believe Ms. Rowling to be a wonderful story teller and I think her books have helped a whole new generation ENJOY reading. I guess my comment is that in all my years in church and Bible study, I've never heard God "hating" anything as Biblical truth...