The Difference Between Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia

I had an interesting discussion at work today; it seems that not everyone understands the difference between the Harry Potter series and The Chronicles of Narnia. Why would someone accept one and reject the other?

It all comes down to the world view of the authors. C. S. Lewis trusted in Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. J. K. Rowling trusts in herself. The lead characters in Narnia depend on Aslan who, not because they merit (or deserve) it, chooses to save them. The lead characters in the Harry Potter series depend on themselves and their own hard work (and a little luck) in order to save themselves.

Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Psalms 146:3-5

Let me establish the level of importance of this subject. Nobody will be cast into Hell because he has read (or not read) any of these books. Our eternal destination is solely determined by what we believe and do concerning Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ who, not because of anything good in us or any good thing we may have done, has chosen to save us.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8 KJV

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