One Million Moms Petition Disney’s “The Owl House”
The conservative group “One Million Moms” has posted a petition on their website urging Disney to cancel and remove the animated series “The Owl House” from all Disney platforms. The basis of their petition centers around the show portraying “witchcraft as a positive tool for fighting evil”. The group strongly believes the show “makes light of hell and the dangers of the demonic realm” (onemillionmoms.com). The petition currently has around 16,000 signatures.
Disney’s Description
The Dana Terrance series debuted in January 2020. It is described by Disney as “Self-assured teenager Luz stumbles upon a portal to a magical realm where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and a tiny warrior, King; despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda’s apprentice” (Disney Channel) The main character, Luz, is portrayed as a slightly outcast teenager who finally finds her place in a fantasy world. The message is a positive one. Luz finds purpose with her new friends.
The Petition
But, the Moms have a different view. The petition states “In The Owl House, Disney introduces kids to a world of demons, witches, and sorcery while inundating their young minds with secular worldviews that reflect the current culture”. It warns parents of the content of not only The Owl House, but also films like Maleficent and shows like Star vs. The Forces of Evil.
The show, rated TV-Y7-FV, is seen by many as a fun-loving, quirky adventure cartoon. But, One Million Moms tend to disagree citing demonic images and witchcraft as inappropriate for young children. Interpretation of the show is up to the viewer. The best plan of action may be to watch the show and decide. What do you think?
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