Which would certainly explain the large numbers of people flocking to orthodox religions these days as well - either that or fear of the apocalypse...


>I think it's a commentary on our times that there is such high interest in wizardry, spirituality, and the supernatural (which of course includes most religions). Maybe today's world, the one we move about in, leaves us feeling undernourished compared to what our forebears felt.
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>>I found something new this summer. If you like Harry Potter, there is a more adult series that is very similar. "The Dressden Files" by Jim Butcher. The main protaganist is Harry Dressden. A Chicago private investigator who also happens to be a wizard.
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>>I picked up book 1 this summer. I'm reading book 5 now. Butcher has a really sarcastic wit also, so you'll find yourself laughing out loud occassionally.
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>>Plus, the SciFi channel has commissioned an 11 episode series based on the books, to be aired in January.
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>>>Rofl,
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>>>Sorry, but they have been saying that since it became popular back in 2002. They have their opinion, I have mine - Harry Potter forever! lol
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>>>>Harry Potter is Evil!!!!!
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>>>>http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2006/10/04/491642.html