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Safe books and movies	Marie	Thursday, March 1, 2012
Question: My priest told me not to read Harry Potter, the Twilight Books or to watch any horror movies. On Catholic Answers, none of these things were mentioned as sins or even dangerous, but I highly respect this priest and will do what he says. Is this standard advice for someone like me who is vulnerable to dark influences? Why did he say this? Thanks.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Marie: Your priest is quite correct. For anyone who is vulnerable to dark influences, or those who have been demonized, it is important to stay away from any movies, TV, books, games with occultic, demonic, ghost, or horror themes. This is similar to the wisdom for alcoholics to best stay out of bars or parties where alcohol is served. Those who have been demonized, and others of vulnerability, are particular in danger by indulging in entertainments. It can trigger demonic episodes. This is the advice we give to all our clients. As for Harry Potter and the Twilight books, no Christian should get involved in the books or movies. Harry Potter is a story that comes from a witchcraft worldview. We are to have nothing to do with witchcraft, even fictional. I might add that some of the spells in the story can have real effect. Harry Potter, in the last few years, has been a major force in seducing children into occult interest. There now exists in Germany, I believe, a witchcraft school. Just when I thought this dangerous fad was waning, Universal Studios theme park in Florida now has a Harry Potter ride. This, unforuntately, perpetuates our children's interest in witchcraft. Twilight is a disgusting story that makes vampires sexy. To have a romatic relationship with a vampire, it should be noted, is to have a relationship with a dead person. This theme of sex with dead people being encoruaged (called necrophilia) has a long history. The Dark Shadows soap opera is an example. People will call me crazy in saying that, but what is a vampire? A animated dead person who murders people and feeds on human blood. And this is portrayed as a love interest? This Culture of Death need to be condemned. St. Paul taught us that we are not only to avoid evil acts and thoughts, but also to (1 Thess 5:22) "From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves." He also taught: (Philp 4:8) "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Harry Potter and Twilight do not qualify. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Marie

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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My priest told me not to read Harry Potter, the Twilight Books or to watch any horror movies. On Catholic Answers, none of these things were mentioned as sins or even dangerous, but I highly respect this priest and will do what he says. Is this standard advice for someone like me who is vulnerable to dark influences? Why did he say this? Thanks.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Marie:

Your priest is quite correct. For anyone who is vulnerable to dark influences, or those who have been demonized, it is important to stay away from any movies, TV, books, games with occultic, demonic, ghost, or horror themes.

This is similar to the wisdom for alcoholics to best stay out of bars or parties where alcohol is served. Those who have been demonized, and others of vulnerability, are particular in danger by indulging in entertainments. It can trigger demonic episodes.

This is the advice we give to all our clients.

As for Harry Potter and the Twilight books, no Christian should get involved in the books or movies. Harry Potter is a story that comes from a witchcraft worldview. We are to have nothing to do with witchcraft, even fictional. I might add that some of the spells in the story can have real effect. Harry Potter, in the last few years, has been a major force in seducing children into occult interest. There now exists in Germany, I believe, a witchcraft school.

Just when I thought this dangerous fad was waning, Universal Studios theme park in Florida now has a Harry Potter ride. This, unforuntately, perpetuates our children's interest in witchcraft.

Twilight is a disgusting story that makes vampires sexy. To have a romatic relationship with a vampire, it should be noted, is to have a relationship with a dead person. This theme of sex with dead people being encoruaged (called necrophilia) has a long history. The Dark Shadows soap opera is an example. People will call me crazy in saying that, but what is a vampire? A animated dead person who murders people and feeds on human blood. And this is portrayed as a love interest?

This Culture of Death need to be condemned.

St. Paul taught us that we are not only to avoid evil acts and thoughts, but also to (1 Thess 5:22) "From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves."

He also taught:

(Philp 4:8) "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

Harry Potter and Twilight do not qualify.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.