Update (6/11): Laura Mallory (an ordained minister???) submitted an op-ed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, dated June 10. For those who don't want to register to read it, here's an excerpt:

"The mass media today knows all too well that "sorcery sells," and the market is none other than … ? You guessed it — our children.

"Just take a look at the flood of occult books, movies, television shows, video games, and there's no denying it. Many children and teens today, fascinated with Harry Potter, are seeking Harry's power. What exactly is Harry's power? Where does it come from? Is it just "harmless fantasy" power or perhaps something more? Let's take a closer look at the effects of Harry Potter on this generation.
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"But what about casting spells? Is it just fantasy? … The Association of Teachers & Lecturers, a teachers union in Great Britain, says, "This goes far beyond a case of reading a Harry Potter story. This represents an extremely worrying trend among young people."

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