Fireside Chat About the Ethics of Magic

Join authors Josiah DeGraaf & Marian A. Jacobs as they discuss how to approach fictional magic as Christians.

When Is It Okay for Christians to Read Stories with Magic?

Many Christian readers enjoy fantasy stories with cool magic systems. But they don’t always know how to square that up with what the Bible says–or give thoughtful answers to relatives concerned that reading Harry Potter is a first step into the occult.

If you’ve ever wondered how to think biblically about fictional magic, you won’t want to miss this fireside chat with authors Marian A. Jacobs and Josiah DeGraaf at 7 PM EST on Wednesday, July 30th.

During this live Zoom event, they’ll discuss how to interpret Scriptural warnings about magic, how fictional magic can actually help us live more virtuously, and what dangers to avoid when reading about magic in fiction. They’ll also answer audience questions.

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(The chat will be recorded for anyone who can’t make it live–but you must register to get the recording!)

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Marian A. Jacobs

Marian A. Jacobs

Author of On Magic & Miracles

Josiah DeGraaf

Josiah DeGraaf

Author of A Study of Shattered Spells

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