The magical world of Harry Potter continues to spellbound the masses with very little objection from the Christian church. The Vatican has even endorsed the phenomenon.

That comes as no surprise to me. The pope probably wishes he could wave a magic wand and all the sex scandals among his priests would just disappear.

I have been protesting J.K. Rowlings since the release of her first book, “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” in June of 1997. Now, some 13 years later, on June 18, Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., will hold its grand opening of a Harry Potter theme park.

I wish to God that there was the same caliber of Christian leadership that was demonstrated by delegates at the 1997 Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, Texas, when they courageously voted to boycott the Walt Disney Co. because of its gay friendly policies.

In days gone by, the church was considered society’s moral compass. Today’s charismatic Christian leaders with non-controversial methods are nothing more than a bunch of cowards. They are preoccupied and consumed with fundraising, building programs, popularity and politically-correct sermons.

Sun Journal reporter Mark LaFlamme labeled me the “local Czar of censorship” in one of his past rants. I wouldn’t want to disappoint him by not strongly criticizing all of the Harry Potter books, movies, games and toys because of their dark tones, making them not suitable for children.

The Rev. Douglas Taylor, Lewiston