The Harry Potter series was boycotted and burned for promoting witchcraft and Wicca. Should similar measures be taken against Pirates of the Caribbean, because it promotes Pastafariansim?
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AntigoneRising
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The old religion of Wicca and witchcraft is I believe to be the orginal religion of the planet it self. It was meant to help the earth and not do harm, and it is one of the oldest religions of the world , but these days it is very often misused to hurt people and the likes and for personal gain. Wicca was not meant to be used for personal gain and to hurt someone else.
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I can only find online references to two churches, one in a small town in New Mexico and one in Michigan, burning the Potter books, along with a lot of other things they thought satanic. (there is a reference in one of the articles I read to half a dozen other burnings in the past 5 years). I hardly call that widespread. I know many christians who read the books. So, no I do not think that anyone should do anything about PoC, which is a very funny series of films. But I do think that asking the question the way you do is slightly inflammatory, as it indicates that burning potter books is a mainline modern christian practice, which it isn't.
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Don't know what "Pastafariansim" is, but I do believe burning books for it's content is a bit savage. Then again, Freedumb of speech and all that jazz. I guess all I'm saying is...it's not that serious unless we make it to be.
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Well, according to Pastafarianism, and The Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pirates are "absolute divine beings" and the original Pastafarians. Their image as "thieves and outcasts" is misinformation spread by Christian theologians in the Middle Ages. Pastafarianism says that they were in fact "peace-loving explorers and spreaders of good will" who distributed candy to small children. It would make no sense to boycott Pirates of the Caribbean - in-fact, I would encourage people to go and see it so that they may become better acquainted with Pirates and the Pirate lifestyle. You will notice, in the movies, that whilst Captain Jack Sparrow is rogue-ish, likes to consume rum and pretends to be an incorrigible pillager who exasperates all with his pedantic buffoonery, at his heart of hearts he is a romantic hero and prince of the seas. This is true of all Pirates (male and female). I must also note that any connection between an increase in numbers of the Pirate population and Global Warming are completely unfounded. For more info, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
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I don't see "Pirates" promoting Pastafariansim as I saw no direct evidence to them being fans (in large or in part) of Pasta or things Rastafarian.
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Shame on you, antigone! PotC is a TERRIBLE example of pastafarianism, as all should know - boycott the lies spread by such films! FSM will reign true at the end of it all. *nods self-righteously*
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I condemn the Harry Potter series as evil. I used to watch them and read them a few years ago when I was in elementry school and I was into them, but not now. This may sound ignorant, but what is Pastafarianism? I don't think that I've heard of it before. -In the Master's service. Thank you and God bless you!
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No. Rowling's writings are evil. Pastafaranism is a misguided sad joke.
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It makes me really sad to see some of the responses here. The Harry Potter series is one of the greatest works of modern childrens literature we have. Millions of children have improved their reading skills and used their imaginations because of those books. Whether you are jewish, pagan, catholic or whatever doesn't really matter. The books are fantasy and good fun reading for kids and adults. No normal child thinks they are real or wants to renounce their god over those stories. Children need to use their imaginations, enjoy make-believe, and have fun. If they can improve their reading skills at the same time I think that's wonderful. The Pirates of the Carribean is also a wonderful tale. Honestly, if you don't want your child "exposed" to such tales, then simply don't let them read it or see it. You are the parent, do your job, but only for your own home, please. You have no right to burn anything or keep the rest of us from enjoying it. :)
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