The Golden Compass

A movie called, “The Golden Compass” is to be released this December. It stars Nicole Kidman and will be highly marketed around the world. We need to get the word out about this movie

~~> an atheist produced it
~~> it is marketed for children and
~~> in the end they kill God.

The series’ author, Philip Pullman, is an avowed atheist who said in a 2003 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, “My books are about killing God.”
He also said, “I don’t profess any religion; I don’t think it’s possible that there is a God.” Critics of Pullman’s books point to the strong anti-religion and anti-God themes they incorporate, and although literary works are subject to a variety of interpretations, Pullman left little doubt about his intentions in that 2003 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald.

Many unsuspecting parents will be taking their children to see this movie – it is important to unmask the truth about its meaning.

Here is part of what The Catholic League’s writes about on this subject:

“A film called “The Golden Compass” opens December 7. It is based on the first book of a trilogy titled His Dark Materials. The author of this children’s fantasy is Philip Pullman, a noted English atheist. It is his objective to bash Christianity and promote atheism. . . TO KIDS.”

The Golden Compass is a film version of the book by that name, and it is being toned down so that Catholics, as well as Protestants, are not enraged.

Even the snopes.com site has verified this.
http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp

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 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.

Note from Soutenus: I believe it is important that all Christians, especially those with children or grandchildren, read the booklet that can be ordered here. 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. Our school is pulling any reading books, picture books, activity books, stickers or promo materials for The Golden Compass that Scholastic sends our way. I want our school to discontinue ANY sales in partnership with Scholastic but that is not to be quite yet.

You can also watch a video of the Catholic League’s Bill Donohue discussing this issue here.

Let’s get the word out.