British author JK Rowling, famous for the books of Harry PotterHe went to social networks last Friday to talk about faith, personally sharing how he fights with God.
In a long publication in X, previously Twitter, the writer, who has openly spoiled over the dangers of gender ideology in social networks, even becoming practically “doxeada” for her opinions, wrote:
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“I have had difficulty with religious faith since the mid -teenage. It seems that I have a vacuum with God’s shape within me, but I never decide what to do about it.”
The writer says that “I could probably list at least twenty more things I have changed my mind” and then suggests the idea that you may really be looking for:
“I do not currently have a single belief that could not be modified with clear and concrete evidence; and in all cases, except one, I know what evidence would have to be presented.”
Calling this “God’s dilemma,” Rowling said he doesn’t know “what would have to do to decide firmly to one side or another.”
“I suppose that is the meaning of faith, believing without seeing evidence,” admitted the author. “That’s why I will probably go to the grave with that personal matter without solving.”
Rowling was raised in Anglicanism, according to Premier Christianity, and is a member of the Church of Scotland. But his latest publication highlights a desire to examine more data on how to fill out that “empty of God” in his heart. Maybe we, as Catholics, can we help her?
This would not be the first time that Rowling changes his mind regarding an issue. In his same publication mentioning God, he lists several issues in which he has changed his mind, including transgenerism, marijuana and medically assisted suicide. Wrote:
“I used to believe that parenting was everything and that nature did not matter. My belief changed due to my own life experience and reading studies on genetic inheritance.
At twenty, he believed that the difference between the sexes was exclusively due to socialization. I no longer believe it (for the same reasons mentioned). Before I believed in unilateral nuclear disarmament. I don’t believe it anymore.
He used to believe that cannabis was essentially harmless. I no longer believe it because I witnessed how I shattered the mental health of someone I love.
I used to believe in assisted death. I no longer believe it, in large part because I am married to a doctor who opened my eyes to the possibilities of coercion about sick or vulnerable people. “
Rowling states that he could list even more things that have changed for her, but the belief in God is a point on which he is asking honestly and openness, in search of concrete evidence.
As Catholics, we could introduce our two new saints, including San Carlo Acutis, who made so much to spread the Eucharistic miracles. Would that influence the mind of the author of Harry Potter? How is the Prima Pars From Saint Thomas Aquinas on how to prove the existence of God? Or the clear and concise analysis of the writings of Fr. Mike Schmitz in the podcast The Bible in a year?
Mrs. Rowling, we also invite her to explore Ewtn and perhaps learn more about Mother Angelica, who talked about faith with such openness and frankness. We are here to help answer any questions. And we pray for you at this time, so that in this era of digital evangelization, our Catholic brothers can help you in your search to fill your heart with God.
Editor’s note: This article is a translation of An Alyssa Murphy post in the National Catholic Register blog. The opinions expressed in this article correspond exclusively to its author.
Alyssa Murphy
Alyssa Murphy is the Executive Editor of Digital Assets of the National Catholic Register. He began his career in radio waves in San Francisco and has worked on all facets of the media. Alyssa likes to write and cover stories that inspire and encourage.