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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

I was raised in a household where witchcraft was an absolute no-no. Any form of magic was frowned on. I can understand this – it’s natural for parents to want to protect their children from anything that smacks of the Occult. But there are some forms of magic I think are just fun, and “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” is one of them. Angela Lansbury stars as Eglantine Price, a single woman who lives in a secluded house. This separation from the rest of the English village of Pepperinge Eye is perfect for her purposes – you see, she’s taking a correspondence … Continue reading →

Halloween: Fun or Flee?

If you grew up like me, as a child you eagerly anticipated sunset so your costume could go on and you could go door to door hoping your bag or bucket would be filled to the brim with sugary delights. So what’s wrong with that? I think it just depends on who you are and exactly what you are participating in on that 31st day of October. Romans 16:19 tells us, “…but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.”(NIV) What is secularized Halloween about; fun, scary things? Are we justified to … Continue reading →

What’s so bad About Harry Potter?

There are countless articles out there giving excellent reasoning to abstain from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series of books. There are also sites that praise these books for their captivation and appeal to young readers. I’ve had some Christians state that I overreact regarding the dangers of Harry Potter. I have good reason to feel the way I do. It should be noted that I have not read any of the books from cover to cover myself. What I’ve read of excerpts, the backs of the books and reviews from both sides of the Harry Potter debate that have brought … Continue reading →