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TODAY'S DIALOGUE - November 13, 2002
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Party planning Potter protest - Lewiston Sun Journal, Maine
This week’s anti-Potter event will take place on the eve of the release of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” A video produced by Jeremiah Films called “Harry Potter: Witchcraft Repackaged” will be shown on a giant screen.

• Do you think it's better to talk about how evil witchcraft is or how powerful God is? Discuss the pro's and con's of each side.
  
  
• When was the last time you shared your faith? How did you get into the conversation? Do you wish you could share your faith more but just don't know how to start up a conversation in it? Have you ever used a secular movie or topic to lead into it (like Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings)? How do you think this might help in their willingness to listen?
  
  
• How did Paul use his surroundings and culture - even religious beliefs - to lead into his presentation of the gosple? (Acts 17:3) How did Jesus use His surroundings and culture (Luke 12:24, 27)?
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

Father figures needed - The Pioneer
Larry Clemons became a dad when he was 15 years old. He said he received a lot of negative feedback from his teachers, and society in general.

Ugly Brawl Mars Youth Football Game - CBS News
The tape showed young children, teenagers and adults taking part in a wild free-for-all after a San Gabriel Valley Junior All-American Football Conference game in this Los Angeles suburb on Saturday. About 25 people were involved in the fight.

Teen bully gets probation in girl's suicide - Canadian Press
The teen, convicted of uttering threats, must do 20 hours of community service, take anger management and cannot contact the other teens involved or her victim's mother.

Romance Novels Sizzle for the Love of God - Fox News
A growing number of romance novels are cleaning up their act, and burning up readers with stories of love, commitment, marriage and faith.

Biological clock strikes for men too - at age 35 - Times Online
MEN who put their career before having a family should beware: the ticking of the biological clock is as important for fertility in men as it is in women.

Man Sues Over Having to Wear a Tie - ABC News
Government worker Ian Jarman is unhappy that he has to wear a tie to work so he is accusing his management of sex discrimination.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Monday - October 21, 2002

Cosmetic Surgery

Tuesday - October 15, 2002

This Just In: Skunks Stink

Thursday - October 10, 2002

Apparently, money can buy happiness.

Wednesday - October 9, 2002

Florida man changes name to 'I am who I am'

Monday - October 7, 2002

KUPD deejay suspended over Kile prank

Friday - October 4, 2002

Indiana teen saved after online suicide bid

Thursday - October 3, 2002

Trophy Husbands

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