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== Controversy ==

== Criticism ==

Allegations of an atheist agenda present both in Pullman's writing as well as the film adaptation have been raised by numerous conservative groups.  Reporting on the issue has ranged from mainstream news outlets like [[FOX News]] and [[CNN]] to left-leaning blogs like [http://2log.audienceoftwo.com/?blog_id=141 2log].  While Pullman has watered down his rhetoric before the release of his movie, his interviews over the years have not been as guarded. <blockquote> ""I'm a great fan of J.K. Rowling, but the people - mainly from America's Bible Belt - who complain that Harry Potter promotes Satanism or witchcraft obviously haven't got enough in their lives. Meanwhile, I've been flying under the radar, saying things that are far more subversive than anything poor old Harry has said. My books are about killing God."<ref>

Allegations of an atheist agenda present both in Pullman's writing as well as the film adaptation have been raised by numerous conservative groups.  Reporting on the issue has ranged from mainstream news outlets like [[FOX News]] and [[CNN]] to left-leaning blogs like [http://2log.audienceoftwo.com/?blog_id=141 2log].  While Pullman has watered down his rhetoric before the release of his movie, his interviews over the years have not been as guarded. <blockquote> ""I'm a great fan of J.K. Rowling, but the people - mainly from America's Bible Belt - who complain that Harry Potter promotes Satanism or witchcraft obviously haven't got enough in their lives. Meanwhile, I've been flying under the radar, saying things that are far more subversive than anything poor old Harry has said. My books are about killing God."<ref>

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2007/11/philip_pullman_realizes_underm.html</ref></blockquote>

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2007/11/philip_pullman_realizes_underm.html</ref></blockquote>