The Golden Compass, Labelled as “The anti-Narnia”
There will be a new children’s movie out in December called ‘The Golden Compass’. The movie has been described as ‘atheism for kids’ and is based on the first book of a trilogy entitled ‘His Dark Materials’ that was written by Phillip Pullman. Pullman is a militant atheist and secular humanist who despises C. S. Lewis and the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’.
His motivation for writing this trilogy was specifically to counteract Lewis’ symbolisms of Christ that are portrayed in the Narnia series. Clearly, Pullman’s main objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that ‘my books are about killing God.’ He has even stated that he wants to ‘kill God in the minds of children’. It has been said of Pullman that he is ‘the writer the atheists would be praying for, if atheists prayed.’
While ‘The Golden Compass’ movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story. In the trilogy, a young streetwise girl becomes enmeshed in an epic struggle to ultimately defeat the oppressive forces of a senile God. Another character, an ex-nun, describes Christianity as ‘a very powerful and convincing mistake.’ In the final book, characters representing Adam and Eve eventually kill God, who at times is called YAHWEH.
Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman’s hatred of Jesus Christ.
‘The Golden Compass’ is set to premier on December 7, during the Christmas season (and staring Nicole Kidman), and will probably be heavily advertised.
Promoters hope that unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie, that they will enjoy the movie, and that the children will want the books for Christmas.
Please consider a boycott of the movie and the books. Also, pass this information along to everyone you know (including church leaders). This will help to educate parents, so that they will know the agenda of the movie. I am sending this to those of you who have kids or friends with kids, grandkids or have influence with kids. So many things today are darkness concealed in what appears to be innocent.
FYI.
For anyone with kids, grandkids other relatives or friends who this may concern, I have checked it out at http://www.snopes.com and it is true. Read the info on the link.
Richard Challinor
2 years ago
I’m glad this review has been published, it accurately and succintly describes the feelings of many people about Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials. Indeed Pullman is anti-religious, and this is in no way subtle or subliminal. It is his intended message. It is a counter to the sickening prescribed apathy that C.S.Lewis so enjoyed abusing children with. Any person of good faith would have no need to boycott this film, or tell their kids not to see the movie or read the books. Only those who are inwardly doubtful, constantly battling to supress their own rational mind, need censor things to save them from making up their own minds. Don’t abuse your kids or yourselves, let them see it, and see it yourself.
On another note briefly (concerning the video), the USA is secular. This is in the constitution, in words even an infant could understand. To describe it as Christian is false, and shows a curious need to cover up facts so that it all seems how you want it.
Sam Garland
2 years ago
Well said, Richard.
It’s astonoshing that so many people believe that Philip Pullman was intending to subliminally change the minds of his readers – when the intended message is clear. Pulman allows the reader to reflect upon a system or an institution – a construct, as so many authors have done so before him. Perhaps it is a perfect contrast to Lewis’s chronicles which, as Richard stated above, are equally as guilty (if you’re inclined to look at it that way) of pressing a mode of belief on a juvenile audience. However, as it is your belief it can be passed off without questioning as entirely acceptable.
‘Educating parents’ actually brings bile to my throat. I should rather an adult read both ‘Narnia’ and ‘His Dark Materials’ and view their resulting conclusion. This idea of ‘re-education’ is another infuriating way of indoctrinating personal belief.
Finally, I agree entirely that if you are confident with your faith then boycotting a film or book hardly seems appropriate. If a man critices the NHS, supporters don’t campaign for the banning of his works: they rally a convincing argument, rather than a blank wall of meaningless opposition.
So far, I’ve yet to hear one persuading, contradictory fact. Opposers tend to stick with rambling ‘Pulman is a God-hater’ preaching.
Øyvind A. Holm
1 year ago
So, in other words, people’s christian faith is so fragile that it would be destroyed by watching this movie? Why is it that christians want to ban or boycott everything that doesn’t support their point of view? Maybe the viewers could start to ask questions they shouldn’t? No one should be afraid to look at things from both sides. It’s the only way to make up their own mind and opinions.