Check out this link:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
Any reference in there of catholicism doesn't have to do with me (I'm a christian) but I agree nonetheless with their summarization.
Anyone who values God's teachings and wishes to raise holy children should be wary of this movie and its books.
Let me know what you think?
2007-11-01 10:08:43 · 29 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I realize that one should discuss the evils of the world with their children when it is time to, to help them understand the world they are entering into, but this movie is aimed at young children still under parental authority and who are still developing in their minds. Allowing them to become engrossed in something like this so soon could do more damage than good. If it used as a tool for discussion, let it be when they are older and able to understand better right from wrong and the difference.
2007-11-01 11:36:23 · update #1
Well thanks to the people who have asked about this movie, I will probably watch it now. I didn't even know it existed (or the books) before people started posting about here.
2007-11-01 17:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Darth Cheney 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I answered a similar question earlier today. I wrote:
I have the books but have never read them, and have only recently been hearing the buzz over them and their anti-god stance. What I find funny is people get up-in-arms over something like this or Harry Potter, but voice not a single objection concerning a book that has religious themes or was written by a Christian such as Lord of the Rings or the Chronicles of Narnia.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
Honestly, I think it's silly to try and protect our children from opposing ideas, opinion, viewpoints and philosophies. I am an atheist, but I allow my children to explore their own spirituality. I do not shield them from religious views. Why can't the opposite be true? What is wrong with allowing children to know that not everyone believes in a god and that some people actually view religion as detrimental to a healthy society?
2007-11-01 17:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who values god's teachings and wishes to raise holy children had better be prepared for the acting out they will do once they are on their own and discover the world out there, waiting for them. Repression is what's wrong with religion.
What is wrong with showing your children another side? Isn't is Christians who want creationism taught as 'another side' of evolution? I guess the "other side" theory only works when it's something in YOUR favor or in YOUR point of view, eh?
I've ordered "His Dark Materials" triology and I can't wait to get it. I've read the entire Narnia series and it's a wonderful story, though horribly overshadowed by religion. It'll be a treat to read something where the non-believers WIN for a change instead of the reality of us always being told to shut up, move if we don't like it and being accused of persecuting Christians. Sure, whatever.
2007-11-01 17:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I've read the books - all three of them. Yes, they are definitely anti-religion, and paint a less-than-complementary picture of God and angels. That having been said, it's a work of fiction. It will have bad effects only if you allow it to. If your kids or your students are interested in reading it, then I'd say by all means let them. Just make sure you discuss it with them afterwards. Point out the assumptions made in the book and how that influences the plot. Discuss with them whether those assumptions are justified. Doing this will begin to teach them how to read critically, something I'm afraid American schools (at least) are doing a really lousy job of.
Apart from the anti-religious bias of the books, I found the story and the characters interesting. Using it as a springboard for discussion can, in my opinion, only be a good thing.
2007-11-01 17:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
The movie is supposed to be a far more watered down version religion wise. But my opinion is, until you read the books and judge for yourself, you really shouldn't just go with flow.
And actually, no one really kills God in the book, but he dies.
2007-11-04 00:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by rcd9229 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I plan to see it for myself. If it is a good movie, great. If it is a dud, I won't see it again. But I just can't take someones word that a movie is evil, or a book is evil just because of a difference of opinion. Let people decide for themselves.
2007-11-03 13:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by magix151 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Were you also with the group protesting the Harry Potter movies?
It's just a fictional movie. Let your kids enjoy their childhood without sticking them in a box.
2007-11-02 01:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
some chick named country something, further up the page, says:
"I think its incredibly sick to film a movie about killing God. First off, noone can kill God. I have no plans whatsoever to watch this movie."
WHAT THE **** WAS THE PASSION OF THE CHRSIT THEN?
that pile of horse droppings mel gibson made to take money from the christians he knew would be oh so excited to see it?
torture, torture, torture... believe in jesus! O-TAY, I WILL!!!!
2007-11-01 17:19:27 · answer #8 · answered by Josh F 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
It works best with metal, like iron
2007-11-02 19:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the worse movie was Mel Gibsons - "The Passion.....". It was without a doubt the most horrific movie of all time. Did you show a child that movie - and, it's ok?
2007-11-01 17:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by Tricia R 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋