1.0J Walkinghttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jwalkingDavid Kuohttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jwalking/author/dkuoPotter - the anti-Dobson approach - J Walkingrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="tDXfpmEz5o"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jwalking/2007/07/potter-the-antidobson-approach.html">Potter – the anti-Dobson approach</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/jwalking/2007/07/potter-the-antidobson-approach.html/embed#?secret=tDXfpmEz5o" width="600" height="338" title="“Potter – the anti-Dobson approach” — J Walking" data-secret="tDXfpmEz5o" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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The Church of England has published a guide for using Harry Potter as a springboard for talking about Jesus and the big issues that kids face. Brilliant. Recognizing the books as works of fiction that draw on important spiritual and life themes, the Church is engaging the culture in a positive way. Cheers. “The excitement…