Having recently been described by one network executive as “the biggest IP of all-time,” can we now infer that the Bible is a franchise and the people who support it can be called fans? That’s probably a theological can of worms that’s best left unopened, but J.K. Rowling has waded into the spiritual weeds for entirely different reasons.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last while, then you’ll no doubt be aware the Harry Potter creator’s outspoken and often controversial views on gender identity have been a lightning rod for incendiary reactions. Not only that, but she seems to relish in the bile being spewed in her direction, leading to many salty comebacks in 280 characters or less.
And yet, without a shred of irony to be found anywhere, the author and heat magnet has nonetheless decided to pose the question of what the guy upstairs would have to say when Twitter users end up at the pearly gates and have their resumes checked before being allowed in by the bouncer.
Of course, if you don’t buy into the whole religion thing then it’s an entirely moot point, but the combination of Rowling, her outspoken stance on the LGBTQ+ community, and the introduction of the good book all at once has naturally led to a cavalcade of responses spanning every side of the multifaceted divide.
Maybe when she gets there, somebody will say “Harry Potter was solid, but who cares about Cormoran Strike?” to deny her entry to the realm of clouds, harps, and cherubs, but that’s another debate for an entirely different time.