Christians- Movie Question?

Question

How many of you would watch The Golden Compass? Do you feel put off by the apparent anti-religious references in this movie, or would you just soak in the entertainment?

Answer 1

if the movie was anti-religious in nature I wouldn't see it.

if it had some anti-religious themes or scenes, I'd base my judgement on its entertainment value.

I listen to a lot of punk music, and in general, while it isn't overtly atheistic, it's generally anti-religious. but I like the way it sounds, and I don't take the words seriously.

Answer 2

Im going to watch it so I can see what is against God in it and be educated to defend my faith properly.


And JP(above) I do boycott sex filled films, I think most Christians do, haha they should anyway. The DaVinci Code was a great book and the only thing I found wrong with it is that some idiots decided to actual believe his fantastical story and start a following. The movie though.....I was so disapointed I almost cried.

Ive read Harry Potter and while one preist at one church said we must boycott it, another preist in another church tried to say that Dumbledore represented god, he was a weirdo preist though, obviously gay and his ego was oozing out of his pores. This was before the whole dumbledore debaucle.

Also Narnia isnt just from a Christians perspective, it is an allegory of Christianity, almost all of CS Lewis works are, if not all of them, I prefer the book to the movie though as I thought the special effects were awful and The Golden Compass looks the same. Maybe ill just read the book.

Answer 3

I am going to watch it and I am a Christian. My friend and I are planning to go the day it comes out actually. Though I don't know why people claim it's a "children's book" or "children's movie". Little kids aren't going to and shouldn't understand this.

I read these books before I was a Christian and, while I acknowledge that it is anti-religious, it is still amazingly well-written. I also don't agree with Pullman's interpretation of God (as is ultimately discovered in the last book); however, I know that that's not who God is. It doesn't threaten me and perhaps I can use it as an opportunity to discuss Christianity.

Answer 4

According to the article in yesterday's "Columbus Dispatch", the movie company watered down, or eliminated, the supposed anti-religious themes. Prior to reading the article, I had not heard of the book. If I think the story looks interesting, I might see it at the dollar theater. If I don't make it there, then the library for free. That's how I see most movies. I'm an adult and can make discernments and can think for myself. Overall, though, it seems as though most movies are far from Christian-friendly.

It seems to me that Christians protested "The Passion of the Christ" as well.

Answer 5

That is a tough one. My daughter and I have been waiting for this movie for a long time. I'm concerned that it is written by an atheist and in the final book, the hero's kill "God"

I'm a Christian and have been torn about it. I still am coming to the conclusion that my daughter and I are grounded in our faith to be able to go and enjoy this movie. There may be some really good talking points and I look forward to discussing them with her.

I see movies all the time that would be viewed as anti-christian. I go for the entertainment factor, I try not to get so tied up in the anti-christian part of it.

I'm not a big fan of "religious" leaders telling me what to see and what not to see. God gave us our own minds and we have the right to use them.

Answer 6

I've heard fellow Christians blast "The Golden Compass". But if one wants to get critically technical, then d--ned near everything in this life could be considered 'anti-religious', from listening to the radio to reading books. Me? I'm up for a little entertainment . . . I think I'll check the movie out and come up with my OWN opinions!

Answer 7

I can separate fiction from fact and enjoy a good movie. To boycott this movie and not boycott violent or sex filled films is contradictory.

When the Da Vinci novel came out, I read it and loved it. My preacher gave a sermon condemning the book and I felt it was small minded of him. I think it opens up dialogue and that is a good thing. Instead of telling people not to see a particular movie that offers opposing views to Christianity, why not go with a non-believer and when he or she starts asking questions, tell them what you believe and why. Use it as a dialogue starter vs being afraid of a movie. Same goes for books. Watch the movie, read the book, know what they really say instead of taking the word of a columnist who hasn't read or seen the book or movie.

Answer 8

the last movie i saw in theatres was transformers.. no blood no gore etc..but it did hold the cube in a theistic manner aka (idol) but thats ok cuz they were robots from another planet with seemingly no females...although i think the cartoon had a few

the answer is no too much Secular influence no big deal though as for me and my house we will serve the Lord

After reading a few links about the writer and the subtility of the movie I was angered becaue this is a direct attack on Children aginst God who are easily swayed, However with good parenting a prayerful household and a spiritual head of household that wont permitt such movies to be seen by thier kids will be find. But for the families that are stuck in between I pray. This info is very upsetting, but that still, even if this info get wide spread about the cruel intent it will only intensify the curiosity of athiest and Christians alike and boost movie goer because of the contorversy. Just like atheist went to see Passion because of the controversy that surrrounded it.

No need for an uproar over just this particular movie if we arent going to make a big deal out of the things that go on everyday in our childs schools playgrounds etc.!

Answer 9

I plan at this time to see the film. I have read some of the background about the author of the books that the movie is based on, and I understand that his purpose is to attempt to draw people away from the gospel because of his belief that the Gospel preached by Christians is incorrect. However, as a Christian, we have to know what it is that we are standing against. I don't believe it taking things at face value without having firsthand knowledge and for that reason I plan to see it.

Answer 10

Hmm I don't know.

I can watch/read something from anti-religious perspective and I feel like I see beyond whatever that person is seeing. It doesn't really bother me. I feel like I'm looking into the web of deceit they're believing.

But I'm not that big into fantasy movies anyway so probably won't watch.