Pope's top exorcist says Harry Potter is 'king of darkness'

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Rev. Gabriele Amorth, Pope Benedict XVI's chief exorcist, labeled Harry Potter as the "king of darkness" and criticized the series for promoting magic without distinguishing between good and evil. He drew controversial comparisons between the character and historical figures like Hitler and Stalin, suggesting they were influenced by the devil. The discussion sparked debates about the nature of good and evil in literature, with participants questioning the relevance of Catholic doctrine in interpreting fictional works. Many expressed skepticism about the authority of religious figures to dictate moral interpretations, emphasizing personal discernment over institutional beliefs. Overall, the conversation highlighted tensions between religious perspectives and popular culture, particularly regarding the Harry Potter series.
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tribdog said:
it's easy to tell the dark side from the light. The dark side have red light sabers.
In this universe, the good guys wear white hats and the bad guys wear black.
 
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NoTime said:
In this universe, the good guys wear white hats and the bad guys wear black.

Eh, an enlightened pope vs. evil nuns?
 
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daveb said:
That seems like pretty much the same thing, but yeah, that's essentially what I mean.
Well, if we do have evidence supportive of some belief, but that evidence cannot be regarded as a PROOF of the truth of what one believes (in that case, you would KNOW, rather than believe), then your belief is of a higher order than beliefs that lack any justification in terms of evidentiary support (i.e, then you only have faith).

You can perfectly well hold RATIONAL beliefs even when lacking sufficient evidence to constitute a "proof" (or certainty), but I would deny that faith is a rational phenomenon.
 
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