Narnia - is it really an allegory?

There has been much controversy about the whole Narnia series thing. Is it really worth reading? I'm going to have to say no, but don't turn me off yet. If you don't mind I'll explain why, as I have done a lot of study on it. Why did I study it out? Partly because I wanted to know, and partly because friends of mine were also interested. I originally liked the series myself, but hearing all the controversy on it I decided to find the real answer.
First of all if you would simply read the Gospel message it is clearly not conducive to call Narnia an allegory. There are to many contradictory points plainly between them.
Now honestly we must realize that fantasy and Christianity don't mix. I myself like fantasy stories for their thrill and imagination, but it must stay fantasy. There are certain extents to which a Christian cannot go. Once a story brings in witchcraft and the such like it should be out of bounds. I will touch more on this a little farther on. In 1 Thessalonians 5:22 we're told "Abstain from all appearance of evil."
Originally the biggest problem I had with the Narnia series was that if Aslan is a picture of God why does he only have "deep magic." Magic is nowhere near the power of God and cannot be used to explain His might. This DIRECTLY CONTRADICTS the New Testament! How? Please read Romans 1:21-23 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things."

Please Note: The following does contain what may be offensive content. But I assure you that this is truth and has been well studied out.

C. S. Lewis was a man of strange beliefs. He had no firm foundation and immersed himself in the study of all religions available. People claim that he was simply comparing them to the Bible, which may be true. But... he believed the Bible was mythical, look at this direct quote: "A man who disbelieved the Christian story as fact but continually fed on it as myth would, perhaps, be more spiritually alive than one who assented and did not think much about it." - CS Lewis.
He goes on to say that an intellectual firm in his atheism is better off than a man who only has faith and salvation to cling to. Now you tell me could a man with such ideas write something that would truly glorify God?

Everyone knows that the evil characters of the story represent evil. But what of those mythical characters that are on the side of Aslan? Let's take a look at a few:

Mr. Tumnus, a Faun: Fauns originated in Roman mysticism as the god of Lust. In the Bible Lust is repeatedly shown a most evil sin often causing other sin. How then can lust be an agent of God?

The Centaurs: The Centaurs earliest appearance seems to be the god of a pre-Hellenic cult. The symbolism was kept by the Greeks, but they were made subject to the other gods such as Zeus. They are said to have healing and seductive powers, as well as the ability to work magic. Again how can you have a "god" help God in an allegory.

The Griffins: Griffins came from the eastern religions as a messenger from the sun god. Those religions which include the sun god have him in control of all. God said we are to have none other before Him. Look in Deuteronomy 4:15-20 the Bible says we are not to worship creation but The Creator! So Griffins on the side of Aslan is clearly not biblical.

The Phoenix: Is a symbol directly from the Egyptians, used always in close association with the sun god Ra.

God is Holy therefore all things that are His must be holy. He cannot make use of that which is sin.

Another major problem is the fact that Aslan only dies for Edmund. What about Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
And how about when the mice have to chew the ropes off. God is all powerful He can break the chains of our sin, so would you think He couldn't loose a few ropes?

Former witch, David Meyer, writes the following concerning Narnia: "As a former witch, astrologer, and occultist who has been saved by the grace of God, I know that the works of C.S. Lewis are required reading by neophyte witches, especially in the United States and England. This includes The Chronicles of Narnia, because it teaches neophyte, or new witches, the basic mindset of the craft. Isn’t it strange, though, that many “Christian” churches and organizations have used The Chronicles of Narnia as Sunday School curriculum? When I saw the release date of this new movie, I was not surprised. December 9th is the 13th day before the witches’ quarter-sabat of Yule. The full cold moon is midway between the release date and the sabat of Yule. The waxing moon is also directly on the equinox on the release date of the movie. This is far too precisely occultic to be coincidental, and the producers of the movie no doubt consulted upper-level witches regarding the perfect day to have the “Chronicles of Narnia” open..."
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I think we may have to describe the man, C S Lewis, with a couple verses found in 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."

What C.S. Lewis has given the children is "another jesus" and "another gospel".

Remember this sure fire, Biblical test of anything that professes to be of God. Is the world accepting it? If so, then you need to be as far away as possible. John 15:19 "If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you."


Please carefully and prayerfully think this over.