Polish Priests Burn ‘Twilight’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Books
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“Priests of Mother of Church parish in Gdansk, a city in northern Poland, drew criticism after books and other objects were burned to cleanse parishioners’ homes of evil forces.” - WRN
How should a Christian respond to Banned Books Week?
Every year, book lovers and avid readers build up a head of steam about Banned Books Week. The purpose of Banned Books Week is to celebrate the freedom to read, and to highlight the importance of free and open access to information.
Parents who want to protect their children from harmful influences may sometimes challenge books with objectionable content, which causes a conflict between a freedom loving society and Christian values. How should a Christian respond?
Banned or Challenged?
The term “banned” is a little misleading. The American Library Association’s Banned Books List includes any book that is “challenged,” for whatever reason.
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The Bible Joins Fifty Shades on Top 10 Most Challenged Library Books
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Move over, ‘Fun Home.’ More people asked American schools to remove Scripture last year. CT
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30th Anniversary of Banned Books Week
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Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read…The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools.
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