HARRY POTTER AND THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT

When Harry Potter first caught the imagination of young readers, there were much ado from Christian groups who decried the effects he might have on his audience. Protests against the use of sorcery and magic with fanciful creatures were lobbied by Christian groups. Never mind that the real effect was that children were reading books instead of watching television or playing video games.

As the series continued, and Harry became even more public with movies, these protests became less vocal. The character was given the dispensation of celebrity.

Now as the final chapter of his saga has been written, the battle between Harry and the right has been won, as Christians have started emulating him with fanciful tales in their own books. No, not with wizardry, but as humans who has help from messiah like kings returned from the dead in their battle against fallen satanic characters.

The "Door Within" series is just one example of the new breed of Christian fantasy. More than a dozen titles are due out this summer as the Christians vie for a slice of the multi-billion dollar book pie.

Wizards and sorcery are bad., but ghosts and devils are good, as long as the Christians get their share.

Well done Harry, you’ve won this battle, and shown your opponents for who they really are.