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Discussion Topics

The magnitude of Harry Potter (#1 bestselling book of all time)
The basic Harry Potter storyline (a tale of ‘good’ and ‘evil’ wizards)
Reasons why many parents remain concerned (the Harry Potter books make being a ‘good’ wizard or witch seem ‘cool’ and ‘fun’ for teens and adults).
The explosive – and parallel – growth of real witchcraft (called “Wicca”) among kids, teens, and adults (Wicca is now recognized as a legitimate religion by the U.S. govt., is practiced in the military, in prisons, and is flourishing on high school and college campuses).
Wiccan beliefs, practices, and the soaring popularity of “spells.”
Underlying reasons for the current witchcraft / Wicca revival.
The influence of Harry Potter and other TV series like Charmed, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, etc. as a major contributing factor in the current Wiccan revival among teens.
The many elements (in the midst of fantasy and fiction) of real-world occultism embedded within J.K. Rowling’s magic-made-fun novels.
The subtle power of stories (fiction and non-fiction) to transform both individuals and society.
The Dark Side of Wicca: The incredible spiritual dangers of summoning pagan “gods”, the “goddess”, and “nature spirits” (essential Wiccan practices) which Wiccans themselves are entirely ignorant of.