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Harry Potter banned in a US school for "actual curses and spells"

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Harry Potter banned in a US school for "actual curses and spells"

A Catholic school in the US state of Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library, after the school's priest said they contain curses and spells that can conjure evil spirits.

However, many others have defended the series, saying they're inspired by Christian themes.

Guest:

Simon Smart, Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity

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United States, Christianity, Books (Literature)
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