Teach children about God's love, not separation

To the editor:

The question of determining whether a child loves Harry Potter as much as Jesus is absurd. Am I to assume we are not to have a passion over anything other than Jesus? If the child who loves Harry is in a foxhole someday, I doubt if his first priority will be to pray to Harry.

The problem is not about planting onions where we want roses to grow, but rather recognizing the value in letting each child plant his garden the way he chooses. Let him choose your way by your word or by their own experience. God is big enough that your child can't miss him. But you can make the path to God very difficult by telling your child to think in degrees of love, to always analyze everything and to make sure to put Jesus first in every possible situation.

The world is about understanding that what you see as evil is part of you. Heal the evil by accepting all as gifts from God. Love your children and teach God's unconditional love without preaching separation. J.K. Rowling is not evil. But if she were, we need to remember to "embrace the darkness and curse it not."

Everything glorifies God. It is not up to us to pick and choose. All things are perfect in God's world, and it is best to glorify God in this recognition. Let your children see the unconditional love of God in you, not the fear of the great Cashier.

LARRY HILSE

Frohna, Mo.