Has anyone else heard about this? I just received an email from a dear friend which included a Snopes link showing this is TRUE. The author of the book states that all his books, and this movie, depict children killing God??? Check out Snopes and see what you think. I will NOT be taking my kids to see this one!

I posted a response on the soul searching board regarding this movie. My kids will *not* be seeing this movie. It makes me sad to think that it was produced.

More info:

Urban Legends Reference Pages: The Golden Compass

and

Catholic League: For Religious and Civil Rights

This doesn't just affect Christians but all that believe in God, including those that are Muslim or Jewish.

I got an email about it too.

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So did I. And I am so glad for the heads up. I will not being taking my children to see this.

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Thanks for the info. I'll see if my library has the books to check out. Personally, I think folks should read the book before denouncing them. Tons of non-christian kids have read Narnia and enjoyed them and did not become "indoctrinated" into Christianity (myself included) so I see no reason to believe that kids brought up with strong Christian ideals would become "indoctrinated" into atheism just by reading some books or seeing a movie. They might get a better understanding of people who do not believe the same as they do, maybe develop more of a tolerance or less disdain for people who believe differently, which I think is a good thing. I do not understand why people are always looking to "protect" their kids from what is out there - be it homosexuality, different beliefs, etc. Sooner or later they will have to live and work in the big, bad world, and they need to understand how to get along with people of all cultures/beliefs.
I do wonder why the religious always tell me to read the bible or whatever their holy book is to gain greater understanding/enlightenment, but if you ask the religious to read "God is not Great" or "The God Delusion" or other books of reason, we're looked at like we're asking you to stab your mother.

ITA with Calimari

Once again Calimari speaks words of wisdom

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Just found an interesting interview with the author about this very subject. It is very interesting! Pullman not promoting atheism in ‘Golden Compass’ - Al's Book Club - MSNBC.com

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Am I in some alternate universe or fantasy land where people are agreeing with me?