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The second book of the trilogy, The Subtle Knife, is more overt in its hatred of Christianity than the first book, and the third entry, The Amber Spyglass, is even more blatant. Because "The Golden Compass" is based on the least offensive of the three books, and because it is being further watered down for the big screen, some might wonder why parents should be wary of the film.
The Catholic League wants Christians to stay away from this movie precisely because it knows that the film is bait for the books: unsuspecting parents who take their children to see the movie may be impelled to buy the three books as a Christmas present. And no parent who wants to bring their children up in the faith will want any part of these books.
"The Golden Compass: Agenda Unmasked" is the Catholic League's response. It provides information about the film, "The Golden Compass," and details what book reviewers have said about Pullman's books; a synopsis of his trilogy is also included.
Copies are currently available of the electronic edition (the booklet has sold old). To order, use our online form or call 212-371-3191. The cost is $5.
It is important that all Christians, especially those with children or grandchildren, read this booklet. Anyone who does will be armed with all the ammo they need to convince friends and family members that there is nothing innocent about Pullman's agenda. Though the movie promises to be fairly non-controversial, it may very well act as an inducement to buy Pullman's trilogy, His Dark Materials. And remember, his twin goals are to promote atheism and denigrate Christianity. To kids.
Please get the word out. - Source: By Catholic League
Posted December 2nd, 2007 by Armen Hareyan
It is familair, the reaction some are having in feeling that they are being taken in by something anti to their beliefs. Stories that where the message is seemingly being hidden to naive children but overt to those of real faith and how one can be drawn into it.
I felt this when I read the Narnia series by C S Lewis which begain so seemingly innocent but as the books progressed did not even try to conseal its blatant Christian message which to others religions could be construded as drawing our children into something against their faith.
It seems that the Catholic League (whoever they are) fears and hates anything that proposes a different world view than their own. I mean, not that such an ideology can cause any wrongs, right?
Oh, wait... I guess there might be a few here and there... The holocaust, inquisition, crusades, 9-11, and McCarthyism.
I mean, if that's all...
Oh, wait, and Mao's Cultural Revolution.
Other than that, its all more of less fine.
And its not like the Catholic Church is out of touch with reality. Sure, they have rules that condemn the vast majority of American women, and they seem to not be able to keep their hands off young boys. And maaaaaaaybe they elected a former member of the Hitler Youth as their leader...
So, in conclusion... No one cares what you think. If we want to be closed-minded we'll give you a jingle. Other than that, we're good.... K Thanks.
Having been raised Catholic, it really alarms me how provincial-minded (and oppressive) the Catholic Church has been and continues to be.
It's a frickin' movie, people!!!
I'm not a Catholic, but I did investigate these books and the author some time ago. Pullman's prejudice towards religion is (if possible) even more pronounced than Richard Dawkins'. If I cut out all atheist-created output from my cultural diet, it'd cut a broad swathe of the Brit-Lit and sci-fi on which I thrive, but there's a limit. If Pullman met Jesus walking down the street, he'd try to shove him under a city bus.
No Christian need feel compelled to defend his demonic, God-dishonoring scribblings.
Golden Compass/Northern Lights
I have read all three of the books - they aren't anti-Christian, they are anti- organised religion in general. Or, looked at another way, they provide a fantasy of how supernatural beings that may or may not be recognisable as heavenly can be integrated into an overview of how heaven and earth would look if the denizens of one were truly accessible to the other, and how dangerous organised religion is when it is under the control of the wrong people (and that never happens, does it?). The books are a fantastic tour de force and I am disappointed that the film makers have chickened out of the "supernatural" side of things. They are "fantasy" though, nothing more, and heaven and hell have been part of storytelling since, well, since stories were first invented!