The Golden Compass

[Air Force Guy]

How dare these people! I recommend you circulate this warning to get folks to avoid this movie and these books. Don't let authors like this one corrupt our children's minds.
http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp (http://console.mxlogic.com/redir/?FLfIL9EICQTC66jhOMYr01QxlrWsLyRjVjBqChY-h6looKJJas3PtPtPty9eJyLN1lGx_0QSyYMMyrhhd7bbZPhO-UYrhLsSbC4zh07iFdK92k29EwxVyxEwQxlKpEwxVwQgaRcOYQg bOwhd45mVCy2pel3h094UOFdnqtT6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y 0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y0Qg6y 0Qg6y0Qg7BP90TfM-u0USyrhdFzCnS74jhOryi0_)
You may already know about the kid movie coming out in December starring Nicole Kidman. It's called The Golden Compass and, while it will be a watered down version of the book, it is based on a series of children's books about killing God--It is the anti-Narnia.
<O:p</O:pThe author is an avowed atheist who is using his talents to turn people away from God. Follow the Snopes link and then warn others. It's apparent that the author is hoping to sell more of his books to unknowing parents for their kids for Christmas (ironic for sure). The quotes from the author sum it all up, “My books are about killing God.” <O:p

[mkafrica]

It's kind of sad, but to be honest, I wouldn't expect any less, coming from Hollywood.

[Air Force Guy]

It's kind of sad, but to be honest, I wouldn't expect any less, coming from Hollywood.
The DaVinci Code was another undisguised attempt at the same thing.

[UnkHiram]

THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he purportedly said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie and that the children will want the books for Christmas.

The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is crucial that parents are aware and can make an informed decision about their purchases and movie choices.
You can research this with this article on Snopes.com (http://snopes.com/), and on Google.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp (http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp)

[DoctorDoom]

Wonderful! Just what we need. Gift-wrapped atheism.

From the Snopes article:

The series' author, Philip Pullman, is an avowed atheist who has averred that "I don't profess any religion; I don't think it's possible that there is a God; I have the greatest difficulty in understanding what is meant by the words 'spiritual' or 'spirituality.'" 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 when he said in a 2003 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald that "My books are about killing God." (Conservative British columnist Peter Hitchens labeled Pullman "The Most Dangerous Author in Britain" and described him as the writer "the atheists would have been praying for, if atheists prayed.")Oh well, hell will have plenty of room for them.

[Wyatt_Junker]

THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he purportedly said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

Death of god theology(bit of an oxymoron there) has been around ever since Nietzsche first pulled it out of his ass. After the holocaust, the Jews liked it so much they adopted it as their own only later to be co-opted by every death metal band since Black Sabbath to Emperor.

And anyway, there really is nothing to see here seeing how the Bible is the Book about killing God itself. Its called the Cross. Been there, done that.

It didn't work then. It won't work now.

[DoctorDoom]

Atheists are obsessed with disproving God so they can escape the consequences of His existence and what it means to their fate. As for Nietzsche ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v349/DocDoom777/God-Nietzche.jpg

[TeenageRepublican]

I see they're trying to get back at us for making the Narnia films.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

I see they're trying to get back at us for making the Narnia films.

And Lord of the Rings.

If it is a "hit", the other side will have another movie to counter the two above.

[TeenageRepublican]

And Lord of the Rings.

If it is a "hit", the other side will have another movie to counter the two above.

I forgot about Tolkien. How could I? Tolkien and Lewis were friends!

Anyway, I think Prince Caspian is coming out next year. Maybe it will top this one. Prince Caspian is my favorite one, I thought it had the best battle scene.

[Air Force Guy]

There's a "Golden Compass" book blitz going on at Books-a-Million right now. They sure have portrayed the movie as a dazzling fantasy to surpass Narnia in audience appeal.

[Maggie_T]

How dare these people! I recommend you circulate this warning to get folks to avoid this movie and these books. Don't let authors like this one corrupt our children's minds.
http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp (http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp)

You may already know about the kid movie coming out in December starring Nicole Kidman. It's called The Golden Compass and, while it will be a watered down version of the book, it is based on a series of children's books about killing God--It is the anti-Narnia.

<O:p</O:pThe author is an avowed atheist who is using his talents to turn people away from God. Follow the Snopes link and then warn others. It's apparent that the author is hoping to sell more of his books to unknowing parents for their kids for Christmas (ironic for sure). The quotes from the author sum it all up, “My books are about killing God.” <O:p

And Nicole Kidman is in it. 'Nuff said. After she was in a film in which she gets in a tub with a minor, both naked, what did you expect?

I'm not at all surprised. I despise Kidman. Pull out any film she stars in and you can bet your house it'll have to do with anti-Americanism, child molestation, or any other "controversial" subject.

[Maggie_T]

There's a "Golden Compass" book blitz going on at Books-a-Million right now. They sure have portrayed the movie as a dazzling fantasy to surpass Narnia in audience appeal.

That's exactly the purpose. The only thing that surprises me is that this did not happen sooner. After all, Narnia was what? two or three years ago. What kept the Christophobes so long, is what I'd like to know. Maybe they had to wait for Nicole Kidman, who was busy making other films in which she gets naked with minors? :question:

[Maggie_T]

This is worth mentioning again: Pullman (author of the book on which The Golden Compass is based) was called "the most dangerous author in England ... an author atheists would pray for, if atheists prayed."

And who called him all that? Christopher Hitchens, who as you all know, is NO friend of religion himself. If Hitchens calls this Pullman character "dangerous," well, that's all you need to know.

[MarlinsFan]

It is despicable how this movie will be forced upon children who shouldn't be exposed to this sort of crap. Hopefully parents realize the true harm in a film like this and it does so poorly in the box office that it's out of theatres within a week.

[RayChuang]

It is despicable how this movie will be forced upon children who shouldn't be exposed to this sort of crap. Hopefully parents realize the true harm in a film like this and it does so poorly in the box office that it's out of theatres within a week.

Not to worry. I've talked with people in the Catholic church which I attended regularly and also folks in the Evangelical community and they ALL are not thrilled by The Golden Compass movie, despite the fact the producers of the movie claim much of Pullman's atheism in the book was severely toned down.

[Maggie_T]

Incidentally, isn't there another thread on this film? Can one of the admis merge them, please? Thanks.

[Maggie_T]

Yep. The other thread is called "The Golden Compas" = anti Narnia," and it's in the Media Circus forum.

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

Incidentally, isn't there another thread on this film? Can one of the admis merge them, please? Thanks.

Done Sis! :thumb:

[TeenageRepublican]

And Nicole Kidman is in it. 'Nuff said. After she was in a film in which she gets in a tub with a minor, both naked, what did you expect?

I'm not at all surprised. I despise Kidman. Pull out any film she stars in and you can bet your house it'll have to do with anti-Americanism, child molestation, or any other "controversial" subject.

There was a movie released this year called "The Invasion" with Kidman in it. I saw it in the theaters and ENJOYED it. Holy crap, I was on the edge of my seat as the aliens started to make their move. It all depends on what movie you're watching of hers. I'm aware that 80% of her films are controversial, and I don't care. If the flick is good, then I don't care who is in it.

I remember the fuss people made when Harry Potter came out on film. I finally saw the first two films last night, I thought they both had extremely good messages.
Harry Potter 1: Good beats Evil, and both DO exist.
Harry Potter 2: Our choices define who we really are.
I didn't see Satan written all over it, as some people have told me in the past that Satan was in it. So, I don't get the fuss people are making about Harry Potter. But I do get the fuss people are making about this. This clearly has an Atheist message in it. I'm looking on the bright side, as I always usually do. At least it doesn't have a Satanist message in it.
That doesn't defend it, I'm against this film and I hope it bombs at the box office.

[ThomasMore]

This is worth mentioning again: Pullman (author of the book on which The Golden Compass is based) was called "the most dangerous author in England ... an author atheists would pray for, if atheists prayed."

And who called him all that? Christopher Hitchens, who as you all know, is NO friend of religion himself. If Hitchens calls this Pullman character "dangerous," well, that's all you need to know.

Mags, it is Christopher Hitchens' brother, Peter Hitchens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hitchens), who said that.

Peter Hitchens is also a journalist, but he is also an active member of the Church of England. Christopher Hitchens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens) is an avowed atheist and author of "God is Not Great". While Christopher supports Britain's and the U.S.'s intervention in Iraq, Peter opposes it.

[DesertFox]

Yeah, they're an interesting brother pair. I agree with most of Christopher but vehemently disagree with his silly-ass atheism. His brother's tepid at best and just plain dumb on many issues but he is a believer.

[Maggie_T]

Mags, it is Christopher Hitchens' brother, Peter Hitchens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hitchens), who said that.

Peter Hitchens is also a journalist, but he is also an active member of the Church of England. Christopher Hitchens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens) is an avowed atheist and author of "God is Not Great". While Christopher supports Britain's and the U.S.'s intervention in Iraq, Peter opposes it.


Oops. I stand corrected. :blush:

[RayChuang]

By the way, if you can listen to .MP3 files on your computer and/or have a portable music player, go to the Harry Potter Prognostications (www.hpprogs.com (http://www.hpprogs.com)) web site and download episode #60, "Harry Potter and the Golden Compass." They have an excellent discussion about Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy and why it ends up being inferior to both The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter novels, especially the problems in the the later Pullman novels that drop any pretense of good storytelling and turns into an all-out propaganda espousing atheism.

That very problem could preclude New Line Cinema from doing the second and third movies in "His Dark Materials" trilogy.

[MarlinsFan]

I just saw the movie last night and it was just a really dumb movie. At times I felt like I was watching a cheap knockoff of Lord of the Rings. There were a lot of aspects that were just silly, and I think some parts of the film are a little too violent for children, especially since the bad guys were people, not monsters, as the bad guys were in the LOTR movies. The movie was so obviously malicious in regards to its criticism of religion that it felt too much like propaganda rather than just a movie with some atheist-themed allegory.

[PrezLeefun]

There was a movie released this year called "The Invasion" with Kidman in it. I saw it in the theaters and ENJOYED it. Holy crap, I was on the edge of my seat as the aliens started to make their move. It all depends on what movie you're watching of hers. I'm aware that 80% of her films are controversial, and I don't care. If the flick is good, then I don't care who is in it.

I remember the fuss people made when Harry Potter came out on film. I finally saw the first two films last night, I thought they both had extremely good messages.
Harry Potter 1: Good beats Evil, and both DO exist.
Harry Potter 2: Our choices define who we really are.
I didn't see Satan written all over it, as some people have told me in the past that Satan was in it. So, I don't get the fuss people are making about Harry Potter. But I do get the fuss people are making about this. This clearly has an Atheist message in it. I'm looking on the bright side, as I always usually do. At least it doesn't have a Satanist message in it.
That doesn't defend it, I'm against this film and I hope it bombs at the box office.


Well its no secret I love HP. I think the series has an overall positive message, and to the insightful reader it is very christian in nature.

No where near this Golden Compass crap. Not to mention I havnt heard the movie is doing very well.....or as well they hoped it would.