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The Harry Potter books have been banned in some schools primarily due to concerns about themes of witchcraft and magic conflicting with certain religious beliefs. Additionally, some parents and educators have raised concerns about the portrayal of violence and dark themes in the books being inappropriate for certain age groups. However, the series is widely regarded as a valuable piece of literature that promotes themes of friendship, loyalty, and bravery.
Obviously they can not handle the coolness of it all.
There have been no "state-wide" bans of Harry Potter books in the United States (remember we have the First Amendment). However, several local school boards, most notably in Arkansas, have tried to ban the books. Some private schools have also banned the books. The reasons for the bans are usually religious in nature
Some religious leaders believe that the use of magic in Harry Potter is evil, or un-Christian. This may just be an excuse: perhaps they just want to take advantage of the popularity of Harry Potter, to get themselves into the front pages of the newspapers. After all, there have been no serious efforts to ban the tales of the Grimm Brothers, for example, or other Fairy Tales.
They have never been banned in the first place.
actually they have. some schools arn't allowed them because parents think the books are 'evil' and promote witchcraft. some cultures and religions arn't allowed them and they have been banned in some places in the united states
Some religious groups believed the the series promoted witchcraft and advocated for it to be banned from schools. In some cases they were successful.
Some schools and/or churches don't like the idea of wizardry in their libraries.
Mainly because some people are stupid. Or perhaps they want to draw attention to some obscure sect.
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Why are the Harry Potter books banned from schools?
They aren't banned in very many schools but if they are it is because American Christians have complained for years that the magic is evil and promotes witchcraft among children.
Was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone banned?
Some religious groups have campaigned to ban the Harry Potter books because they believe it promotes witchcraft.Another criticism was that because the US government recognized witchcraft as a religion, the books should not be used in public schools because they promote the religion of witchcraft.
Which boards of education have banned Harry Potter books?
some religious ones, like catholic
Was Harry Potter banned?
St. Joseph's School in Wakefield, Mass., has banned a series of Harry Potter books from its library, saying themes of witchcraft are inappropriate for a Catholic school. The decision to remove the books from the elementary school's library has sparked controversy among students, educators, and parents — many of whom are unhappy with the ban.Harry Potter was never banned.
Can you get Harry Potter books from the library?
Yes library's have the Harry Potter books.
What country is Harry Potter in in the books?
The Harry Potter books are based in England.
What was Harry Potter in the books?
Harry Potter is a wizard.
Why did she write Harry Potter books?
she has writen Harry Potter books because they are interesting
Why did some Austrailan schools ban Harry Potter books in 2001?
To stop people missing school.
Who is the director of the Harry Potter movies and the author of the Harry Potter books?
The director of some Harry Potter movies is David Yates; The author of the Harry Potter books is J.K Rowling.
Where can one purchase Harry Potter audio books?
Harry Potter audio books are not very challenging to find. Any retail store that sells books will likely sell Harry Potter audio books. Barnes & Noble sells Harry Potter audio books.
Where can Harry Potter books be legally downloaded from?
Nowhere, there are no legal Harry Potter e-books.
