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'''''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 children and teenagers. It deals with ultimately tracking down and killing the Judeo-Christian God. ("[[Yahweh]]" is used in the book - the name of God given in the [[Bible]] in the [[Book of Exodus]]).
It deals with ultimately tracking down and killing the Judeo-Christian God ("[[Yahweh]]" is used in the book - the name of God given in the [[Bible]] in the [[Book of Exodus]]).
Indeed, church historian Dr. [[Quinn Fox]] notes:
Indeed, church historian Dr. [[Quinn Fox]] notes:
{{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]]." <ref>http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003536.cfm</ref> }}
{{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]]." <ref>http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0003536.cfm</ref> }}
The book 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]):
The book is the first in a trilogy of anti-religious novels by Pullman. The protagonist is a 12 year old girl and Amazon.com classifies it as being for readers aged 9 to 12.<ref>http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Compass-Deluxe-Anniversary-Materials/dp/0375838309/ref=pd_bbs_sr_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210266213&sr=8-6</ref>. It was recently released in a film adaptation starring [[Nicole Kidman]] and [[Daniel Craig]].
*In the epic trilogy [[His Dark Materials]], Philip Pullman unlocks the door to worlds parallel to our own. Dæmons and winged creatures live side by side with humans, and a mysterious entity called Dust just might have the power to unite the universes--if it isn't destroyed first. The three books in Pullman's heroic fantasy series, published as mass-market paperbacks with new covers, are united here in one boxed set that includes The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Join Lyra, Pantalaimon, Will, and the rest as they embark on the most breathtaking, heartbreaking adventure of their lives. The fate of the universe is in their hands. (Ages 13 and older)
The anti-God subject matter was repressed from the film's advertising with the movie actually being advertised during [[Christmas]] specials on Lifetime. The DVD sales have been advertised on Nickelodian and special sales are meant to appeal to children by including a cute stuffed polar bear. Plot summary (from [http://www.amazon.com Amazon.com]):
*In the epic trilogy [[His Dark Materials]], Philip Pullman unlocks the door to worlds parallel to our own. Dæmons and winged creatures live side by side with humans, and a mysterious entity called Dust just might have the power to unite the universes--if it isn't destroyed first. The three books in Pullman's heroic fantasy series, published as mass-market paperbacks with new covers, are united here in one boxed set that includes The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass. Join Lyra, Pantalaimon, Will, and the rest as they embark on the most breathtaking, heartbreaking adventure of their lives. The fate of the universe is in their hands.
''The Golden Compass'' was originally published in [[Britain]] under the title ''Northern Lights''. It was retitled for a North American readership.
''The Golden Compass'' was originally published in [[Britain]] under the title ''Northern Lights''. It was retitled for a North American readership.