"The Initiates in a particular [occult] science, having been instructed by fables, enigmas, ALLEGORIES, and hieroglyphics, wrote mysteriously whenever in their works they touched the subject of the Mysteries, and continued to CONCEAL [occult] science under the veil of FICTIONS...When the destruction by Cambyses of many cities, and the ruin of nearly all Egypt...dispersed most of the Priests into Greece and elsewhere, they bore with them their [occult] sciences, which they continued to teach enigmatically, that is to say, ever enveloped in the obscurities of FABLES and hieroglyphics; to the end that the vulgar herd, seeing, might see nothing..." (Albert Pike, "Morals and Dogma", p. 365)

There it is as plain as it can be written. Occultists use fiction to separate the true seekers from the common "herd". This article (and particularly the second part next week) will prove that Harry Potter is truly Satanic. Although I have tried to make sure there is nothing crude or profane in this article, it is written and intended for adults only.

This is an in-depth review (primarily) of J.K. Rowling’s first Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" (1999) from a Biblical perspective. It is divided into sections. Christians reading and defending Harry Potter books (Chuck Colson, etc.) are part of the "falling away" predicted for these last days (2 Thess. 2:3; 1 Tim. 4:1). This article will explain why. I pray many will be convinced and turn from this deception. Part two of this study will deal with the deep occult themes and symbolism used by Rowling that is meant for the ‘seekers" and "initiates". Rowling is more than familiar with Balvatsky, Pike and Crowley. Her Potter books are abundantly laced with pure occultism.

Rowling is not a naive author who simply wrote a best-selling fantasy. She is part of a larger movement that is helping to bring in the New Age "messiah".

Not too long ago an article from "The Onion" flooded e-mail mailboxes. The story contained a subtle mixture of truth and error. It used false numbers and false quotes to turn Rowling into an outright Satanist. Some Christians (who think they have Biblical discernment because they regularly visit the various web sites that expose "urban legends") have pointed out that the article is a hoax. Most Christians have seen only a portion of the article. It was very blasphemous (to the point of absurdity, using pornographic language). The people that started the "urban legend" did it to mock Christians, knowing that they already viewed Harry Potter as dangerous. The Kingdom Alert Update never quoted any of this article since there were no true sources that could be verified.

Nevertheless, I have written many reports in the past that prove that the main thesis of the spoof is actually correct. So who are the real simpletons? I do not think they are the ones who believed that this urban legend was true. These simply need to be more careful. The people that have the biggest problem are the ones that were TRICKED by this propaganda. The Devil raises up the Harry Potter books to take kids one more step toward accepting the future Antichrist. The first Potter book contains its own defense against the fundamentalist outcry. It paints fundamentalists as stupid and paranoid. Therefore, anyone who reads the book and enjoys it is brainwashed into seeing the fundamentalist attack on the book as an exercise in "absurdity". But then, not satisfied with this one defense, an e-mail "suddenly" makes its appearance in thousands of computers WORLDWIDE which claims that Rowling practically admits (openly) that she is a Satanist. [This would not have been financially or strategically prudent.

It is witchcraft that the Devil is making acceptable in the mainstream at the moment - not raw Satanism.] Many Christians then took the bait and spread it around further. Then, when the truth comes out that it is a myth, the Christians who were before UNDECIDED now jump to the other side and declare that they are smart for not being deceived. But in reality THIS final result was the main goal of the deception! Wake up Christians! The fact that the e-mail was fake does not mean Harry Potter is not Satanic and dangerous.

This article will prove that Harry Potter is Wiccan, Satanic (i.e. A. Crowley), and Masonic (therefore New Age in general) PROPAGANDA! We will begin this week with some, basic practical problems to prove this assertion.

The Bible predicts that children will be disobedient in the last days:

Rowling’s first Potter book is marketed to children age 8-13. The type and graphics are designed for this age group. When confronted with the violence, rebellion, etc. in the book, Rowling answers that she did not write the book for children! No one ever asks her anymore questions. A child cannot read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" (from this point on referred to as "HPSS") without identifying with Harry Potter as a hero or role model. There is also a female character (a young witch named Hermione Granger) in the story so young girls can find additional identification. But putting aside the sorcery and witchcraft for a moment, are Harry Potter and Hermione Granger good role models? Are there good role models ANYWHERE in the book? The answer is absolutely no. Children (even the good characters) lie, call names, hate, go on adventures in bathrobes in mixed company at 11 years old, steal (p. 227), and break rules in general.

Harry Potter’s parents were famous witches. They are killed by a bad (dark) wizard. Yet, the murderous spell doesn’t work against the infant Potter. All it does is leave a lightning shaped cut in his forehead. The orphan Potter is laid by witches at the doorstep of his aunt and uncle (the Durselys) to be raised. This couple opposes witchcraft as dangerous, and for that reason they have separated from Potter’s family. Having no real choice, they raise the child. Rowling paints this couple in the worst light imaginable. The first part of the book deals with Harry’s life, growing up in this home. When Harry is eleven, a wizard rescues him to go to a famous school for witches and wizards. The rest of the book consists of Harry’s adventures at this school.

The first authority figures that Harry has are the Durselys. Harry has not known any other father other than his uncle Vernon Dursely. When a letter arrives from the school of witchcraft, Uncle Vernon refuses to let Harry have the letter. Notice how Harry responds:

"‘I want to read that letter,’ said Harry furiously, ‘as it’s mine.’ ‘Get out, both of you,’ croaked Uncle Vernon... Harry didn’t move. ‘I WANT MY LETTER!’ he shouted." (p. 35)

Later, when Harry is in the school, he responds to an exciting circumstance by stating an obscenity:

"What the ----?" (p. 115)

There is indeed a blank after the "the" in the book. But what else could follow such words but an obscenity? This is a common phrase for street obscenities. Do we find the role models in older fictional works for children expressing such language and rebellion? Certainly not.

The next authority figures for Harry and the other children are school teachers. Harry and his friends are irritated that Hermione Granger follows rules and doesn’t lie to authorities. But later, she learns to disobey authority and lie, and by doing so, she then wins acceptance!:

"Hermione Granger, telling a downright lie to a teacher?...Hermione had become a bit more relaxed about breaking rules since Harry and Ron had saved her...and she was much nicer for it...She had conjured them up a bright blue fire...Harry, Ron, and Hermione moved closer together to block the fire from view; they were sure it wouldn’t be allowed." (pp. 177, 181)

The book is filled with mean, hateful statements, name calling, etc. that no obedient Christian parent would ever allow in his or her children:

"‘Wonder what’s wrong with his [the teacher’s] leg?’ ‘Dunno, but I hope it’s really hurting him, said Ron bitterly." (p. 182)

"I hate them both,’ said Harry, ‘Malfoy and Snape." (p. 196)

"Piers, Dennis, Malcolm, and Gordon were all big and stupid..." (p. 31)

And the hatred is not confined to the little boys. Hermione certainly learns how to be a "little witch":

"Oh, shut up,’ said Hermione,..." (p. 269)

She later lies to a school mate and inflicts a paralyzing horror upon him just because he is "in the way":

"You’re going out again,’ he said. ‘No, no, no,’ said Hermione. ‘No we’re not. Why don’t you go to bed, Neville?’ [lying]...She raised her wand. ‘Petrificus Totalus!’ she cried, pointing it at Neville. Neville’s arms snapped to his sides. His legs sprang together. His whole body rigid, he swayed where he stood and then fell flat on his face, stiff as a board....Neville’s jaws were jammed together so he couldn’t speak. Only his eyes were moving looking at them in horror." (p. 272)

That’s pretty sick stuff. I would not have even printed the trash if I didn’t think some adult Christians needed to see what they are allowing their children to read. Is it okay for a little girl to disobey teachers, lie and then bring "horror" upon a school mate? Yet, I suppose that most of the parents in the world who let their children read Rowling’s Harry Potter are themselves reading Stephen King.

Harry Potter ends the book with a plan to continue to defy, not only his non-magic step-parents, but also his school officials:

"They don’t know we’re not supposed to use magic at home. I’m going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer..." (p. 309)

The new philosophy in Hollywood, Disney, etc. is to lace movies with crude humor that worldly children would respond to, while also inserting so-called "adult" humor. Under this new system, there is a larger market.

This is clearly the approach that Rowling has used for her book. The book contains references to vomit and other crude bodily substances in an attempt to be humorous to young children:

"I was unfortunate in my youth to come across a vomit flavored one..." (p. 300) [see also pp. 104, 177]

How then, can it be true that the book is not designed for children?

We have already mentioned Harry Potter’s implied profanity (p. 115). But the book (HPSS) goes further and actually contains the Biblical word "damn" used as a cuss word (p. 41)! There are also at least five places where the Lord or Heaven (as the place of His throne) are used in vain, as a type of exclamation or profanity. Since I consider this to be blasphemy, I will only provide the page numbers where these expressions occur (pp. 12, 23, 69,152, 290). Some of these statements are from witches and wizards. Prayer (communion with the Holy God) is also used in vain:

"They edged toward the open door, mouths dry, praying the troll wasn’t about to come out of it." (p. 174)

Do witches and wizards pray? Why do they appeal to the "good Lord" (while serving whiskey from a bar)? Of course, witches and wizards worship the horned god and the goddess. Perhaps these references are meant to apply to them.

"This is my view on how Harry Potter affects my faith in God: It doesn’t. If anything, it has made me closer to God with a better understanding about different peoples around the world. The reasons are as follows: One, in the Harry Potter books they celebrate both Christmas and Easter; two, never in reading all four of the books four times has there been any mention of Satanism. Yes there is witchcraft, but it is mostly good witchcraft...As an Episcopalian, I think that Harry Potter has made me more aware of a superior power that watches us..." (T.G., Grade 8, Madison, Wis.)

This dear little girl (like many good Baptist kids) is being deceived into thinking that there is a "good witchcraft", and that this is okay as along as it is not Satanism! Rowling’s references to Christmas presents, Christmas trees, Easter vacation, prayer, the Lord’s name and throne, etc. has deceived people into thinking the book is somehow "wholesome". This makes the book all the more Satanic:

2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

In the book, Potter’s aunt and uncle (the Durselys) are belittled as "Muggles". "Muggle" is partly defined later in the book:

"‘A Muggle,’ said Hagrid, ‘it’s what we call nonmagic folk like them.’" (p. 53)

Yet, it is clear that by "Muggle" Rowling does not just mean people who cannot exercise magic. She means anyone who believes it is dangerous or morally wrong to practice magic! People who think this is all fantasy need to splash some cold water on their faces. In the world today there ARE people who call themselves witches and wizards (i.e. Wiccans, etc.). And there are people who think they are morally wrong (fundamental Christians)! So we are clearly NOT in the realm of fantasy at all. we are in the realm of PROPAGANDA aimed at CHILDREN!

Children will go to public school and learn about nature religion, paganism, eastern religion and Wicca. This will appear EXCITING. They will then go home and be warned by parents (an older generation) who will not approve of these things (these parents are shocked because they thought public school would be the same as when they attended). These parents will be seen as "Muggles" to children indoctrinated with Harry Potter at school. This is Marilyn Ferguson’s dream come true ("The Aquarian Conspiracy: Personal and Social Transformation in Our Time", 1976). Notice some quotes from HPSS in regard to Muggles:

"...in fact, Mrs. Dursley pretended she did not have a sister, because her sister and her goof-for-nothing husband were as unDursleyish as it was possible to be...The Durselys knew that the Potters had a small son, too...This boy was another good reason for keeping the Potters away; they didn’t want Dudley mixing with a child like that." (p. 2) "Well, I just thought...maybe...it was something to do with...you know...her crowd." (p. 7) "...there seemed to be a lot of strangely dressed people about. People in cloaks. Mr. Dursely couldn’t bear people who dressed in funny clothes - the getups you saw on young people! He supposed this was some stupid new fashion...his eyes fell on a huddle of these weirdos standing quite close by...these people were obviously collecting for something..." (p. 3)

"While he drove, Uncle Vernon complained to Aunt Petunia...This morning, it was motorcycles...’roaring along like maniacs, the young hoodlums,’ he said, as a motorcycle overtook them." (p. 25)

"I’m not having one in the house, Petunia! Didn’t we swear when we took him in we’d stamp out that dangerous nonsense?" (p. 36)

"I was the only one who saw her for what she really was - a freak! But for my mother and father...they were proud of having a witch in the family!’" (p. 53)

Fundamental Christians are commanded to practice separation (2 Cor.6:14-18). They teach their children not to mix with children who practice witchcraft, dress in black trench coats (or gowns!), listen to bad music, etc. Fundamental Christians are opposed to crossdressing, perversion, and immodest clothing (1 Tim.2:9). We think that Wiccans are involved in a Satanic religion and that "Moonies" are in a cult and that they need to hear the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Is it not obvious that Rowling is calling fundamentalists "Muggles"? "Muggles" are shown to be unhappy people:

"Even Muggles like yourself should be celebrating, this happy, happy day!" (p. 5)

Anyone who has been street witnessing to young adults practicing Wicca, etc. knows that they believe fundamental Christians are unhappy people. Rowling goes further and calls us "stupid" for believing witchcraft is of the Devil. She paints the Muggles as stupid, overweight gluttons, afraid of what they do not understand:

"Well, they’re not completely stupid. They were bound to notice something." (p. 10)

"Meant ter turn him into a pig, but I suppose he was so much like a pig anyway there wasn’t much left ter do." (p. 59)

Her book attempts to make children hate the Muggles. If you are still not convinced that Rowling is writing against fundamental Christians, notice the following quotes:

"Uncle Vernon looked over the top of his newspaper and shouted that Harry needed a haircut..." (p. 20)

"Once, Aunt Petunia, tired of Harry coming back from the barbers looking as though he hadn’t been at all, had taken a pair of kitchen scissors and cut his hair so short he was almost bald except for his bangs..." (p. 24)

"‘You could just leave me here,’ Harry put in hopefully (he’d be able to watch what he wanted on television for a change..." (p. 23)

"Mrs. Figg wasn’t as bad as usual...She let Harry watch television and gave him a bit of chocolate cake..." (p. 32)

Now I ask: what group of people thinks witchcraft is dangerous and evil, separates from witches, does not allow their children to play with witches, is opposed to many new fashions in dress, teaches that growing boys and men should have short hair, and opposes certain television programs? (Actually some of us are opposed to ALL worldly TV in general, and think we would not have to write articles such as this if more Christians threw the TV and worldly movies away for good.) There is only ONE significant group of people such as this. Therefore, Muggles represent born-again, fundamental Christians. The world always teaches that fundamentalists are hypocrites.

And even if someone is stubborn or naive enough to think that Rowling does not have fundamentalists in mind, what will children learn from this fiction? Will they not learn to despise anyone who resists the New Age movement?

Rowling has laced her book with its own defenses. Knowing that she would be reproved by fundamentalists for taking her fiction "666 steps" deeper into the occult than C.S. Lewis or Tolkien, she created the Muggles to mock their response. Notice that Muggles are REALLY opposed to imagination:

"He was rattled...hoping he was imagining things, which he had never hoped before, because he didn’t approve of imagination." (p. 5)

Therefore Rowling continues to pretend that her book is not Wiccan, New Age propaganda, and that she did not write for children. She pretends it is only fiction and that anyone opposed to it doesn’t "approve of imagination." Yet, we have learned from her main characters that Rowling believes it is okay to inflict horrible suffering on others, disobey authorities, and LIE if it helps "the cause"! Therefore, discerning, Christian fundamentalists will take her statements "cum grano salis" (i.e. with a grain of salt!).

"He couldn’t know that at this very moment, people meeting in secret all over the country were holding up their glasses..." (p. 17)

"Everyone [in the bar] seemed to know Hagrid; they waved and smiled at him, and the bartender reached for a glass, saying, ‘The usual, Hagrid?’

‘Can’t Tom, I’m on Hogwarts business,’ said Hagrid." (p. 68, 69)

[Hagrid later renounces his drinking for giving away an important secret while drunk—yet, with all the references in the book, we are forced to believe it is because he "abuses" it.]

"Harry watched Hagrid getting redder and redder in the face as he called for more wine, finally kissing professor McGonald on the cheek, who, to Harry’s amazement, giggled and blushed, her top hat lopsided. When Harry finally left the table..." (p. 204)

There is no place where Mrs. McGonald renounces wine; children are left to believe that it is perfectly acceptable for fermented wine to be served at the table of a school of 11 year old children! They are also left to believe that it is acceptable for a school teacher to get tipsy and "loose". But Holy Scripture teaches children not to so much as LOOK at fermented wine (Prov.23:31).

"Dumbledore is particularly famous for his defeat of the dark wizard Grindlewald in 1945..." (p. 219)

"See, there was this wizard who went...bad." (p. 54)

But Scripture condemns ALL witchcraft as EVIL:

Galatians 5:19-21—"19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, WITCHCRAFT, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."

I have already quoted the little Episcopalian girl who summed up the impression most children will receive from reading Harry Potter: "Yes there is witchcraft, but it is mostly good witchcraft..." This is the very teaching that true witchcraft (as an official religion) wishes to convey to people. They will be temporarily successful. The Bible predicts that the whole world will be filled with sorcerers when this present generation begins to grow older:

Revelation 9:21—"Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their SORCERIES, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."