I turned 16 in September and I believe Stephanie is younger than me, so most definitely. King's not much older than me.
I've been public schooled since Kindergartin, but I may be in the minority here. Having 4-6 hours to do all my homework after school doesn't leave much time for moderating and EBAs on weekdays.
Narnia is an obvious Christian allegory, yes, but LotR is not, although Tolkien was a Christian. In the Prologue to LotR, he says that he "cordially dislikes allegory in all its manifestations," so, yeah, no symbolism there, just storytelling.
What I really don't get is why people are okay with Percy Jackson, where the main character is a demigod, that still aren't okay with HP. It's probably because Harry is going to "wizard school," and so people get worried that the books "teach magic," which is kinda silly, cause the spells they're learning are mostly Latin (which is useful to learn).
Actually, Rowling herself has said she's a Christian, so it's really just as much of a "Christian series" as LotR, if not more so for all the Christian values it emphasizes. There's even some Scripture written on graves in the last book. I doubt many people would have an issue with the series if they knew all these things, what I think the problem is is that they don't look very far into it after they hear it has a "school of witchcraft and wizardry."
Rant over, peace out. *mic drop*
I would actually say that there are some Christian allegories in Lord of the Rings, not as many, or as obvious in Narnia. But still, I think there are some.
As too Tolkien being a Christian, I didn't know that. Do you know what denomination he was part of?
He was certainly influenced by his religious beliefs and his experience in the War, but he didn't make anything intentionally symbolic.
Narnia is an obvious Christian allegory, yes, but LotR is not, although Tolkien was a Christian. In the Prologue to LotR, he says that he "cordially dislikes allegory in all its manifestations," so, yeah, no symbolism there, just storytelling.
What I really don't get is why people are okay with Percy Jackson, where the main character is a demigod, that still aren't okay with HP. It's probably because Harry is going to "wizard school," and so people get worried that the books "teach magic," which is kinda silly, cause the spells they're learning are mostly Latin (which is useful to learn).
Actually, Rowling herself has said she's a Christian, so it's really just as much of a "Christian series" as LotR, if not more so for all the Christian values it emphasizes. There's even some Scripture written on graves in the last book. I doubt many people would have an issue with the series if they knew all these things, what I think the problem is is that they don't look very far into it after they hear it has a "school of witchcraft and wizardry."
Rant over, peace out. *mic drop*
Actually I realized that right after I posted it, but I had to go somewhere, so I couldn't point that out. My parents are not okay with Percy Jackson just as much as Harry Potter. . . . Really? I didn't think that she was a Christian.
It's alright.
Well, that's fine, but I have met people who have read PJ but not been allowed to read HP.
She thought people would be able to predict the story if they knew of her beliefs. Having read the series, I can say there are some ways in which that makes sense, but I don't think one could predict the ending either way. There isn't so much obvious allegory as in Narnia, instead it's mostly values and concepts that reflect Christianity.
Actually I realized that right after I posted it, but I had to go somewhere, so I couldn't point that out. My parents are not okay with Percy Jackson just as much as Harry Potter. . . . Really? I didn't think that she was a Christian.
I think Percy Jackson is perfectly fine considering everyone knows Greek Gods are fake and they're cool stories that incorporate ancient "history"/culture.
I get what you mean, but I'm pretty sure everyone knows that holding a stick and speaking in Latin doesn't do anything either.
Narnia is an obvious Christian allegory, yes, but LotR is not, although Tolkien was a Christian. In the Prologue to LotR, he says that he "cordially dislikes allegory in all its manifestations," so, yeah, no symbolism there, just storytelling.
What I really don't get is why people are okay with Percy Jackson, where the main character is a demigod, that still aren't okay with HP. It's probably because Harry is going to "wizard school," and so people get worried that the books "teach magic," which is kinda silly, cause the spells they're learning are mostly Latin (which is useful to learn).
Actually, Rowling herself has said she's a Christian, so it's really just as much of a "Christian series" as LotR, if not more so for all the Christian values it emphasizes. There's even some Scripture written on graves in the last book. I doubt many people would have an issue with the series if they knew all these things, what I think the problem is is that they don't look very far into it after they hear it has a "school of witchcraft and wizardry."
Rant over, peace out. *mic drop*
I would actually say that there are some Christian allegories in Lord of the Rings, not as many, or as obvious in Narnia. But still, I think there are some.
As too Tolkien being a Christian, I didn't know that. Do you know what denomination he was part of?
{Jammers}He and Clive were in the same non-Christian club thingy, I think, but then Clive left, and converted, and I think Tolkien did too, later. But, as their club was sort of a pseudo-Christian club, he was familiar with most of the basics. I think he might have written The Hobbit when he wasn't a Christian, though, but I'm not sure. You know what, although it is unlikely, I have this weird feeling I made that all up. Oh well.
I would actually say that there are some Christian allegories in Lord of the Rings, not as many, or as obvious in Narnia. But still, I think there are some.
As too Tolkien being a Christian, I didn't know that. Do you know what denomination he was part of?
He was certainly influenced by his religious beliefs and his experience in the War, but he didn't make anything intentionally symbolic.
He was a Catholic.
Yes he didn't intentionally do it, but you can still find some if you look close enough.
I would actually say that there are some Christian allegories in Lord of the Rings, not as many, or as obvious in Narnia. But still, I think there are some.
As too Tolkien being a Christian, I didn't know that. Do you know what denomination he was part of?
{Jammers}He and Clive were in the same non-Christian club thingy, I think, but then Clive left, and converted, and I think Tolkien did too, later. But, as their club was sort of a pseudo-Christian club, he was familiar with most of the basics. I think he might have written The Hobbit when he wasn't a Christian, though, but I'm not sure. You know what, although it is unlikely, I have this weird feeling I made that all up. Oh well.
{Jammers}He and Clive were in the same non-Christian club thingy, I think, but then Clive left, and converted, and I think Tolkien did too, later. But, as their club was sort of a pseudo-Christian club, he was familiar with most of the basics. I think he might have written The Hobbit when he wasn't a Christian, though, but I'm not sure. You know what, although it is unlikely, I have this weird feeling I made that all up. Oh well.
