How many of you believe the Golden compass is UN catholic ????

Question

And if you do How can you it never even mentions God!!!! I mean come on if you really think it is give me a example

If you have no idea just dont answer

I agree with the tenant READ THE WHOLE TRILOGY BEFORE YOU JUDGE

Answer 1

The trilogy as a whole, made up of The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, is called "His Dark Materials." It does eventually mention God, angels, and the structure of Heaven, earth, and the worlds in between. The themes of the whole story are very definitely opposite of Christian (and by inclusion, Catholic) ideology and hierarchical structure. The thing is, though, it's FICTION. I can sit here and come up with a concept and write a long story about anything I want to, but that does not mean that it has anything to do with the beliefs I actually hold. I do not know the personal religious beliefs of Philip Pullman, nor do I care to. I know that fiction has been and is used as an allegorical form to give voice to an author's personal viewpoint and beliefs about society or certain segments or processes thereof, but that does not take away from the validity of the literature. If anything, it adds meaning and contributes to the inherent value of the writing. Almost every example of what is considered "classic" literature has a social or political message within it. Pullman's trilogy is no exception. The writing is magnificent and nothing should take away from that. Do I agree with the message of Pullman's work? No! Do I still love the "His Dark Materials" trilogy and own and re-read all three books? Absolutely!

Answer 2

Here is a good article from the Boston Globe saying what Catholics are afraid of and why they are attacking the Golden Compass.

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2007/11/25/god_in_the_dust/?page=full

Answer 3

If you actually read the trilogy you'll find it does mention God. It wasn't intended to be anti-Catholic, but it could be interpreted that way - but then so can lots of things!

Answer 4

It's not only as you would say UN catholic...but also UN Christian. I would never see it and hopefully young people will stay away. There are good movies out there--but the ones that are dark and take away from those who believe in a God-frighten me as to what is happening to our society. Everyone has their own taste, but I would NEVER watch this negative, and dark children's movie.

Answer 5

I have not seen the movie nor read the books, but I have read articles stating that the author has a known anti Christian agenda (not just anti Catholic, either). Here is a link to an article. Again, this is not from any experience of mine.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,305487,00.html

Answer 6

I always check every rumor with urban legends, snopes.com


http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/...

And yes, the movie does have anti-religous themes.

Answer 7

i am not sure