A month before its theatrical release, "The Golden Compass"--the movie from the first book in Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy--is sparking controversy because of what many Christians see as its message of atheism. Here on Idol Chatter, blogger Donna Freitas--co-author, with Jason King, of "Killing the Imposter God: Philip Pullman's Spiritual Imagination in His Dark Materials"--has been relentlessly defending Pullman, arguing that critics of "The Golden Compass" and its sequels are missing what she calls a "stunning retelling of salvation" that is at the trilogy's deeply spiritual core. Last week, Donna was invited by New Line Cinema, producer of the movie (opening Dec. 6), to interview Pullman about God, his agenda in writing the books, and the criticism he's faced. Watch exclusive excerpts from their discussion, courtesy of New Line Cinema:
Pullman on His "Agenda:"
To Tell a Good Story, and Promote Kindness, Love, and Curiosity
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IS THERE EVER GOING TO BE A MOVIE CHILDREN COULD SEE THAT WOULD INFLUENCE THEM IN A GOOD WAY ,INSTEAD OF ALL THIS DARK MAKE BELIEVE CRAP THAT GETS THEM THINKING WEIRD THINGS ARE TRUE AND WHAT YOU SEE IN A MOVIE ACUALLY HAPPENS.THESE MOVIES REQUIRE WAY TO MUCH OF AN ADULT BRAIN FOR A CHILD TO COMPREHEND WHAT ACUALLY THEY ARE SEEING..
I cannot believe that you advertise an atheist's book on your "christian" website. Just as the atheist can take the Bible and turn it into whatever they wish to "preach", you have allowed your site to become a platform for an atheist to promote a movie and book to children (and adults) that could potentially be a detriment to their faith.
Shame on you!
This is a "Belief" website, not a "Christian" website.
People believe all sorts of things. Some even believe that a 2000 year old book could have been written by an invisible sky daddy.
Boy...Isn't this exactly what a book is suppose to do, make people think...If you believe in God, nothing can shake you, nothing...and you will see God everywhere. In the good, bad and ugly…
Arguments of these "evil anti-Christian book" people are stunningly stoopid. So dont read a book, dont watch a movie. Dont think...
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