First and for most. I think all the controversy around "The Golden Compass" is unneeded. The movie will come and go. Like "Eragon." I've never even heard of the books or he author. Until all this came out. I don't even think most Christians are as outraged as people think.
I personally am looking forward to Batman and Hulk next year! anyway. . .
But I think that the difference between "Narnia" and "Materials" is that Lewis wasn't demonizing anyone. It seems that Pullman is. Now I'll admitt I haven't read the books. But from what I can gather from interviews by Pullman he's just making sweeping generalizations.
What do you think?
And YES I KNOW I should read the books!
2007-11-26 03:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's hype about nothing... as you say... movies come and go... Christians just need to be more proactive instead of reactive.
2007-11-26 03:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most writers, even christian writers, acknowledge a dark side.
If it were not for the darker side of life, there would be no need for christianianity or even most other religions.
C.S. Lewis' books are a good read though. Movies tend to denigrate the story so give them a miss.
2007-11-26 06:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You've answered this yourself - you should read the books!!!!
C'mon, you can't really form a proper opinion on the subject till you do. An author being interviewed has no choice but to try to sum things up in soundbites.
Read the books, then see how you feel.
2007-11-26 03:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by bonniethon (puirt a buel) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pullman's website, a few weeks ago, was filled with advice on how to raise your child to be an atheist. I have noticed that all information on atheism has been removed......and it's practically God and country now.
I agree.............C.S. Lewis was writing for his nieces and nephews. Pullman was deliberately (by his own admission) trying to come against Christianity.
Big difference............................. I'm not outraged, but I'll pass on the movies.
2007-11-26 03:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by fanofchan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have the 'Materials' books sitting on the arm of the couch. I haven't started reading them yet, so I can't answer your question.
-w-
2007-11-26 03:54:11 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's becoming a HUGE to do simply because of the controversy, i probably would have skipped this one if it weren't for all the christians publicly bashing it...
it didn't look all that interesting anyway, and i skipped narnia for the same reason...
2007-11-26 03:53:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lewis was demonizing others.
The queen represented evil in the form of other religions.
She had followers who did her bidding, which represented followers of other religions.
2007-11-26 03:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋