Because they can't comprehend the difference between fiction and non-fiction ; )
2007-11-26 02:21:48
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answered by American Spirit 7
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The problem is that Pullman has stated outright that his goal is to undermine the foundations of Christianity. In that light, it's less what he has said in his books that people don't like, but rather the things he says in interviews. Basically, he doesn't believe in God and doesn't understand how anyone else can -- and he is actively promoting hatred for the church through his books and, to a lesser extent, through this movie.
I've looked at New Line's site for "The Golden Compass," and it paints a picture of a very dark movie with themes that will be pretty intense for children -- the very ones who are the most likely to see it over and over, if it's worth seeing over and over. Right as the world gets ready for Christmas, Pullman and New Line will have kids delving into witches, child abduction, medical experiments (on the abducted children), etc. I described the movie as gently as I could to my daughter, and even tried to make it sound appealing. She said she'd "maybe" want to see it. I have a feeling that will be the case for a lot of kids, especially in the United States, where most people still believe in God in one form or another. "Killing God" won't go over too well here, but I suspect that in countries where religion has receded more, the reception to the film will be a bit warmer.
Still, at a reported $180 million, "The Golden Compass" will have to sell more than 25 to 30 million tickets worldwide to even begin thinking about recouping New Line's investment. This could be a film of principle for some people, who believe that this is a movie everyone "should" see in order to be enlightened. But Hollywood is still, at its core, a business, and no one will take too well to losing millions of dollars on principle. Those concerned about the movie warping the minds of susceptible young ones may not have to worry much; it may turn out to be a film without a core audience, which may make "The Golden Compass" one of the biggest busts in recent history.
2007-11-29 17:53:48
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answer #2
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answered by CapnPen 6
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I cannot speak for the thoughts and actions of everyone protesting the movie, The Golden Compass.
However the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting gave the film a rather warm review. It said, "The film is not blatantly anti-Catholic but a generalized rejection of authoritarianism."
The review said Lyra and her allies' stand for free will in opposition to the coercive force of the "bad" Magisterium is "entirely in harmony with Catholic teaching."
Here is the entire review: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/movies/07mv242.htm
With love in Christ.
2007-12-03 15:23:53
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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There's a pretty strong anti-religion message in the books. Think of them as being the antithesis to the, "Chronicles of Narnia" series. Both series contain many allusions to religious and atheistic ideas, but both can also be read simply for the richness of the story.
I've never read the books myself. But maybe I'll pick them up and see what all the fuss is about.
2007-11-26 10:30:07
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answered by SomeGuy 6
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Because they have misread the bible to mean whatever they want it to. They understand they need to spread the word and show people the rights and wrongs. But, they have left out a large section, never make your brother (or sister) stumble. And when you are protesting something others like, you are essentially making them stumble because they see you and believe your crazy. Which then of course pushes them farther from the truth.
Most Christians are ignorant, and very worldly. And the modern church has done this.
2007-11-26 10:27:43
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answered by Mashu 4
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The ones that do the protesting don't believe that the general population is capable of discerning fact from fiction.
2007-11-26 10:24:35
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answered by PaganPoetess 5
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My main objection to this movie is that the theme and purpose is underhandedly hidden and attempted to be passed off as a movie for children. Although in some of the answers to this question we are told that the atheists don't "react" to Christian and Jewish productions, I beg to differ. I can't think of any Christian films that attempt to "hide" their theme or purpose. These same people are the first to insist that our nativity scenes be removed from public view and insist that prayer and any form of religious reference be removed from our schools. They are angered that all of us won't blindly submit to their insistance that we become like them and they loudly voice their opinion while calling Christians and Jews violators of "their" rights. They want to take away our choice to worship and display our faith while they expose theirs regularly and expect us to just take it and not react or complain. If we do react and stand up for OUR rights, they call "foul" and hire an attorney or the ACLU. Unfortunately, the land of the "free" is not so "free" anymore if you are God-Fearing. "In God We Trust" was once our country's theme and now these people who fear us are being given more rights than those of us who stand firm in the faith that made this country what it was and what it should be again (if we continue to stand up and not fold under pressure and political correctness). The atheist community won't be pleased until our coins read more like "In NO God we trust".
I also believe the reaction is a "UNrighteous indignation" because they had hoped they could "slip this one by us" and spoon feed our children these submessages under the disguise of an innocent fantasy movie, even releasing it during the month of our most precious Christian and Jewish Holidays. That is NO mistake, it is just another attempt to slap us in the face (or more like a sucker punch as they had hoped we wouldn't discover the underlying theme of this trilogy).
Research this issue online and you will find atheist websites glowing over the movie, others will try to play down the purpose of the movie and still other atheists are disturbed that it isn't MORE blatant as to the anti-God theme. Check also snopes.com and you will get a more accurate idea as to the underhanded purpose of this movie; to distort the minds of our children towards thier views, yet they cry foul if we expose their children by daring to pray in public or in school or to even say the pledge of allegiance because of the "one nation under God" phrase. It is very sad that the very rights that they hold up as constitutional and deserved (but yet want to deny us) are the rights that were given to them by our GOD FEARING and GOD TRUSTING forefathers.
I am not an extremist either, but I don't like it when others expect more respect and rights than the rest of us and I do not like the underhanded attempts to slip this message through to our children. The author ABSOLUTELY intends to and admits that his goal is to kill God in the minds of our children. The third book in the trilogy ends with the children KILLING GOD and being able to do whatever they want (what chaos THAT would be!!!) Boycotting this movie is an important stance that should be taken by Christians and Jews as well as anyone else who believes that our children should not be fed subliminal messages in such an underhanded, distorted manner under the disguise of "friendly fantasy".
2007-11-27 00:30:20
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answered by singstoo 2
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Beacuse they need something to whine about and protesting things like the horrors in Darfur are way too deep for them.
2007-11-26 10:38:38
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answered by AngFlowr 4
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Not trying to sound mean, but it's because their indoctrination prohibits them from outside influences. They aren't allowed to explore other options, because if they did, the smart ones would become atheists/agnostics.
It's a shakeable faith because it's based on fiction.
2007-11-26 10:25:08
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answer #9
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answered by AM Enforcer 2
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Because it is better to protest then strap a bomb on and blow your self up. But basically they believe it is an anti-christian movie made to attack their beliefs.
2007-11-26 10:24:46
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answer #10
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answered by Dungeon Master 5
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I asked something similar not too long ago. In my opinion all they are doing is giving more publicity to it. If they don't like it, don't watch it, right. I never understood it either....
2007-11-26 10:36:39
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answered by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5
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