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I want it to be known that I am most definitely not one of the moderators here.

Dove, I can only speak for myself, and not for the overly-religious, legalistic, morally superior, condescending decisions made by others... Ummm... no, it doesn't work that way. You don't want to be insulting, and I think we all see and appreciate that. But you're doing it nonetheless. You won't speak for the decisions anyone else makes, but you will not contribute to the dumbing down of society. You won't speak for anyone else on this, but you won't participate in this devilish deception. You won't speak for anyone else on this, but you won't surrender your responsibility to be vigilant. You won't speak for anyone else, but you won't reject scripture. In saying each of those things, you are saying that those Christians who disagree with you are contributing to the dumbing down of society, participating in a devilish deception, surrendering their responsibility to be vigilant, and rejecting scripture. If that's what you think, fine, stand by it. But you can't argue that it's not what you're saying, because it is precisely what you're saying.

Umm, yes! That's exactly what it was.

whoops. fixing... ok, fixed. Of course, now my clue is reeeeeal obscure.

Actually, Dove, I think your criticisms went beyond the book; you basically painted the book as a tool of the devil designed to distract people from their Biblical responsibility to be vigilant. It's a logical extension that anyone who enjoys the books has surrendered that Biblical responsibility, a contention I reject.

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I hope I was not short with you or disrespectful during that time, rascal (but I probably was. ;)--> ) Ah! My pensieve is alerting me to the creation of the new thread as we speak... At least, I think that's what a pensieve does. Maybe it's my Spider-sense, which, for some reason, is acceptable.

I don't see why another thread needs to be started. This one was for those anticipating the release of the book. Now that the book has been released, why not continue the conversation here?

And the award for most astonishing link goes to... Seegar Tom!

There's a spoiler thread in the Gallery and Reading Room.

It is not The Killing Fields. My favorite line in Notting Hill is "she kisses like a nymphomaniac on death row."

"N-C-C-1-7-0-1. No bloody A, B, C or D."

Oh. Okay, I get it now. We've surrendered our Biblical call to vigilance. Gotcha.

Aw, be nice. Best as I can tell, all Dovey said was he doesn't like the stuff. Gotta be okay with that. Dovey, are you implying here that anyone who does like Harry Potter is allowing the "spiritual kingdom" to hold fascination over their lives (as opposed to, say, just enjoying a well-written book)?

How's your dic tation machine, how's your dic tation machine... You are correct, sir. Your move.

Must be specific on this one. "Hi Sidney! No, I really mean that: Hi!"

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Will do. Is there anywhere it should go before that? I haven't put a calendar together.

I wasn't aware one hope precluded another Hope. Not that you should become a Potterphile if you don't want to. But I am.

I agree with the path of most caution. This is a public forum. We risk exposing Paw to a libel suit if we identify people as "abusers" or even as former cult members and leaders (to an extent). We shouldn't accuse specific people of specific abusive behavior when such behavior is illegal. And when in doubt, assume the accusation is illegal behavior. And even when it's not illegal, we're dealing with maligning the reputations of people who are not truly "public" figures. I agree with using as much caution as is practical.

I remember that thread. People were citing "The Onion" as proof that JK Rowling hated Christians and Christianity. That's like using the movie "Airplane!" to prove that automatic pilots are made of vinyl.

Oh my GOD! That was funny as heaven, satori. Thank you! 1 month and 11 days without a drag (except for a see-gar with Tom Strange in Fort Worth).

Good song. Copperline, by James Taylor. Here's a goofy one: Take your pants down To the cleaners today.

Ok, it's here. Late, but it's here.

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