I think the bible is quite clear that witchcraft and sorcery (magic) are very real phenomenons that are evil. Appartently how it works is by the power of demons. So if one is in tune with the demonic spirits that be they can apparently get things done to the glory of the demons. That is what I believe we must make clear in regards to the evil that magic really is.
However, there is a genre of literature in sci/fi fantasy that uses many similar terms yet different rules for reality and application. So it is fantastical and purely a story of fiction meant for entertainment only. I don't think this leads at all to real demon worship if those who are free to read it or watch it on TV are educated about the fictionality of it in respect to the reality of demonic activity.
So, it really comes down to what is your opinion of the value of entertainment? Is entertainment itself a waste of time, energy and thus a self indulgent sin or not? All untrue things that people entertain themselves with are of the same value as the fiction that is the Harry Potter books. None of it is true, yet all of it is time consuming.
David
PCA
Richardson, Texas
Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace.
--C.H. Spurgeon
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