Harry Potter, I assert, is the same story as the gospels and the other ancient stories of liberation, but it is aimed at people who are immersed in a totally polluted atmosphere, i.e. the astral plane surrounding them; bombarded by news and mass media which make evil, corruption, egocentricity, violence, conflict etc. very ordinary and everyday things, and almost an accepted way of life; affected by 1700 years of lies and deceit by the church fathers who have made the symbolic birth of the Inner Christ a once only historic event; and so are now reaching a stage where they reject the church teachings, but at the same time throwing out the baby with the bathwater, i.e. the moral standards taught by the church; yet feeling the call of the Lily in their hearts, and so searching for spiritual content to give their lives meaning.

I think we have reached the nub of the answer to the question about comparing Harry's journey to that of Jesus. Harry is today's hero for today's children in today's world. I put it to you that if Harry had been a holy boy without blemish or fault, no one except a few dedicated traditional Christians would have read his story. We're talking about the world's most popular book here! Yes, the Bible has sold more copies, but it's had centuries longer. Harry Potter is only about 11 years old. And Chairman Mao's book does not bear comparison.

I think it's unrealistic to expect present day humanity to be influenced to seek for the Kingdom by an overtly religious book. If Harry Potter weren't so veiled in its inferences it would long ago have been banned in many countries and by many religious groups. The whole magical mystery is that its liberating symbolism is being spoon fed to millions of children right under the noses of the authorities who would have a heart attack if they knew what's going on! In my opinion Harry Potter is the spiritual impulse that today's world needs. It is tailor made for the situation man is in as described above.

The purpose is to make astrally polluted, morally bankrupt and directionless man of today conscious of the Spark of the Spirit in his heart, and that it is possible to go the Way of the Cross (King's Cross) as the purpose of life. This message is as yet unconscious, but in my opinion it's only a short jump to understand that it can be applied to one's life very concretely and directly. If that weren't so, why would we have the Greek legends? Why would we have the fairytale of Briar Rose, or the Glass Coffin? Indeed, why would we have the gospels, or The Chymical Wedding, or The Angel of the West Window? None of these stories explicitly talk about the birth of the New Soul! Every single one is symbolic, and has had to be explained to us!

I think that the "short jump" from symbolism to practical application is probably a spark that needs a conductor to bridge the gap. What exactly will happen to make man aware of the real meaning of the symbolism is something I don't know. However I do know that the letter written in the fleshy tables of my heart is telling me to bridge the gap to the best of my ability. This is what this website and the discussion groups are about.

To be continued.

Love from Hans