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Written by Alan Witchalls
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This article is the full dissertation submitted towards my BA (Hons) in Youth & Children’s Ministry at Oak Hill Theological College in May 2007. The full title for the dissertation is as follows: A defence of infant baptism in the context of the growing practice of the dedication of children of the church, with particular attention to “discipleship” in Matthew 28:18-22 and the New Testament. It is my hope to provide an abridged version of this dissertation, one that is a bit more readable for people 'on the ground' (so to speak). For now, the full technical version will have to do. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 30 July 2009 13:34 )
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Written by Alan Witchalls
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Harry Potter. A simple name worth billions of pounds in books sales, movie franchises, merchandising spin offs, and so on. You cannot fail to be astounded at the success of what is in effect a simple idea: a story following a young boy as he discovers he is a wizard ('and a bloomin' good one at that!') and his journey into the magical world hidden behind secret spells and enchantments that keep the ordinary world in blissful ignorance. Such a simple story has created quite a complex dilema for Christian parents: what values do the Harry Potter books and films portray to their young readers? It is this issue that the following essay, submitted as part of my youth and children's ministry degree, seeks to engage with. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 30 July 2009 13:36 )
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