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Pullman's simplistically harsh view of the church and God posit a power-hungry, misanthropic institution out of control, and a detached, domineering God devoid of grace
'''''The Golden Compass''''' is an anti-religious novel by [[Philip Pullman]] aimed at teenagers and children.
'''''The Golden Compass''''' is an anti-religious novel by [[Philip Pullman]] aimed at teenagers and children.
It deals with ultimately tracking down and killing the Judeo-Christian God ("Yahweh" is used in the book).
It deals with ultimately tracking down and killing the Judeo-Christian God ("Yahweh" is used in the book).
Church historian Dr. [[Quinn Fox]] wrote:
{{quotebox|Pullman's simplistically harsh view of the church and [[God]] posit a power-hungry, misanthropic institution out of control, and a detached, domineering God devoid of [[grace]]." [http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003536.cfm] }}
It is the first in a trilogy of novels by Pullman and was recently released in a film adaptation starring [[Nicole Kidman]] and [[Daniel Craig]] it was being advertised during Christmas specials on Lifetime. Plot summary (from [http://www.amazon.com Amazon.com]):
It is the first in a trilogy of novels by Pullman and was recently released in a film adaptation starring [[Nicole Kidman]] and [[Daniel Craig]] it was being advertised during Christmas specials on Lifetime. Plot summary (from [http://www.amazon.com Amazon.com]):