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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> | ||
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| + | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Back to headlines | ||
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| + | Area religious leaders fret over message of 'Golden Compass' | ||
| + | By Brian C. Rittmeyer | ||
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| + | When seeking direction, a compass can be a useful tool to have. | ||
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| + | But some religious leaders worry that "The Golden Compass," a movie debuting in theaters today, could lead people -- especially children -- astray. | ||
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| + | Billed by New Line Cinema as a "fantasy adventure," the movie starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig is based on "His Dark Materials," the first book of a trilogy by British writer Philip Pullman that was published in 1995. | ||
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| + | Concern that the books attack religion and promote atheism has caused some church groups and individual parishes to tell members not to let their children see the movie or read the book. | ||
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| + | Brian Rittmeyer of the ''Pittsburgh Tribune-Review'' wrote: | ||
| + | *St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Pine describes the movie as "atheism for kids," and Pullman as a "militant atheist and secular humanist" whose objective is to bash Christianity and "kill God in the minds of children." | ||
| + | *"While 'The Golden Compass' movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story," the church bulletin says. "Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ." [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_541577.html] | ||
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Revision as of 21:16, December 10, 2007
The Golden Compass is one in a trilogy of novels by atheist Philip Pullman that deals with ultimately tracking down and killing the Judeo-Christian God ("Yahweh" is used in the book). It is promoted as reading for children. Recently released in a film adaptation starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig and is being advertised during Christmas specials on Lifetime. Plot summary (from 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. (Ages 13 and older)
Controversy
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 2log. While Pullman has watered down his rhetoric before the release of his movie, his interviews over the years have not been as guarded.
""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."[1]
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Back to headlines
Larger textLarger text Smaller textSmaller text Area religious leaders fret over message of 'Golden Compass' By Brian C. Rittmeyer TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, December 7, 2007
When seeking direction, a compass can be a useful tool to have.
But some religious leaders worry that "The Golden Compass," a movie debuting in theaters today, could lead people -- especially children -- astray.
Billed by New Line Cinema as a "fantasy adventure," the movie starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig is based on "His Dark Materials," the first book of a trilogy by British writer Philip Pullman that was published in 1995.
Concern that the books attack religion and promote atheism has caused some church groups and individual parishes to tell members not to let their children see the movie or read the book.
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Brian Rittmeyer of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review wrote:
- St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Pine describes the movie as "atheism for kids," and Pullman as a "militant atheist and secular humanist" whose objective is to bash Christianity and "kill God in the minds of children."
- "While 'The Golden Compass' movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story," the church bulletin says. "Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ." [1]