Raf

What if I send it in and they don't like it? What if they say I'm no good? What if they say "Get out of here, kid. You got no future"? I mean, I just don't think I can take that kind of rejection. Jesus, I'm starting to sound like my old man!

Good question. How about this: I can see where honest Christians would disagree with me, but from my perspective, these books cross the line when it comes to what I consider acceptable entertainment. I've heard the arguments on the other side of this, and while some people find them persuasive, I don't. If I were to read these books, I think I would be violating my Biblical principles. Other Christians feel differently, and I can accept that, but this is the stand I choose to take. This is actually what he said (in far fewer words) on p. 3, which prompted me to drop out of the conversation... To which I responded most eloquently: I can easily see why some Christians feel the way Dove does. I just don't agree with it. Oh no! Now the sky's going to fall because two Christians are not 100% likeminded on something! :)--> I think you're mistaken.

I have a list of things to worry about. Whether I got insulted in a conversation about Harry Potter is not on the list. A little perspective here, right? :)-->

Lonesome Dove is definitely fair game.

I did ask. I was more insulted by your clarification than by your original comment. And that's okay. There's no rule that says you have to make me happy, and I don't think any less of you for our disagreement. I don't think you're upholding a Biblical standard, but you think you are. Now that that's out of the way, I kind of dropped out of the discussion several pages ago.

Only if they're really, really well known. I'm talking about things we all remember. If it played on Lifetime once in the mid-90s, it doesn't count. But Roots would count.

Sure you do. Everyone does. I cannot know what you mean, because I am not you. I can only tell you what you say. That's why we clarify things all the time; people misunderstand what we mean because what we say doesn't necessarily come out the way we intend.

Look at this: does that look like a skull or what? (This won't make sense in a couple of hours, but those who see it soon after I post will understand).

The Whole Nine Yards Bruce Willis In Country I'll wait to get slapped on this one before changing it.

"I assume then that all your other bodily functions are... normal?" "Sorry, beg your pardon?" "Well, putting it delicately, do you... eat?" "Yes. Yes I do. When I'm hungry." Superman

Should I wait until the ink is dry on your clue before posting the answer? By the way, your clue is off by a few words.

No, I'm standing up for Jonny on this. It is a fad, and I am happily caught up in it, and enjoying the ride. Some things I don't get into; some things I do. Ooh, look! A cliff! Gotta run!

We don't need to see your precipitation. These aren't the shores you're looking for. Move along...

Like this one: "What's yellow and writes?" "A ballpoint banana." "Exactly!" The above is not a new clue. It's hiway's turn.

You could, but then we'd need to poke your eyes so that you can't get a good look at what makes Texas such a great state.

They are siblings.

Katie Holmes was a joke. She looked like she should be sent back to Dawson's Creek. (Was her name Dawson in the movie? Was that a joke?)

Murder is against the 10 Commandments, and if you treat it as a game, you start your children down a long and dangerous path... Sorry, wrong thread.

Move along, move along, nothing to see here, move along...

Marvin has arrived in Fort Lauderdale!

Paul Giamatti Donnie Brasco Michael Madsen

Umm, I knew that. My reply was a joke as well.

I haven't read the book or this thread yet, but to be on the safe side, I think every post should have the spoiler warning on top, just in case anyone clicks on the most recent post and doesn't realize this is a spoiler thread. I expect to be joining this conversation soon. Raf

An excellent article that treats both sides of the Christian-Harry Potter debate with respect.