Is Golden Compass an Anti-Christian movie?

Question

Phillip Pullman-the producer is a child of Jewish parents. He considers himself Atheists, like many of the Russian Jews, who created Communism,became Atheists, killed Russian Tzar and killed millions of Christians in the former Soviet Union.
The Golden Compass is his second Anti-Christian book.

Answer 1

I don't know. I haven't seen it. I have read his first book in the series and thought it was very good, but I wasn't sure who the good guys were or why. I never finished the series because I couldn't find the other books.

I'm sure he has his reasons but that doesn't mean we are going to stop believing just because of a work of fiction.

Answer 2

Personnally, I do not believe the movie is an anti-christian movie. I realize that the author is atheist and is against many peoples beliefs but he still shouldn't be bashed for this. Neither should his books be or the movie. Everyone is sinking to a horrible level in doing so and ending up actually doing what they are supposedly critizing.

At my high school, the books were pulled off the shelf in order to sort everything out. I volunteered to write a literary anaylsis over the series and even the movie (which I will be going to see tonight) because I believe in actually READING something before I critisize it.

For everyone that is appalled by the themes that are in the golden compass...these are not childrens books. Sure, kids can read them but they're aimed at a older teens and adults. Hence the movie being rated PG-13....13 and older.

I finished the first book today and from what I can tell the kids are seeking to destroy something that is going to harm good. The kids are not evil. They only want to make things better. This does not mean they kill God. IThey may eventually get to killing a "god-like figure" but this is purely a good vs evil series. Just like Narnia. No one complained with Aslan was killed and he supposedly represented Jesus.

I know it may seem like I am ranting on but I am truly aggravated that so many people are bashing the movie and the books for no reason at all. I am a Christian who attends church every week so no I am not supporting these works because I am an atheist (though I have nothing against atheists).

Hope this helped and didn't confuse too many people. I have also listed a source for those who are interested that explains the series better without bashing any one.

Answer 3

The Church only considered it an Anti-Chistian movie because the book it was based on was written by an atheist and the story centers around trying to undo the creation of consciousness when adam and eve ate the forbidden fruit. Personally, I loved the book. I hate the fact that Literature can't even be considered "readable" when it covers a controversial subject. They did the same thing to the DaVinci code when it first came out.

Answer 4

The author has himself stated that he wants to inflame the Christian community because it would increase ratings.

Answer 5

Yes, you are absolutely correct in your evaluation of the film and book. It was originally titled "The Golden Compass And Jesus Isn't Real" but it was shortened for commercial and political reasons.
Since his parents were Jews he must be anti-Christan. I was surprised to learn, however, that he killed the Russian Tzar and millions of Christens!
What an enlightening comment you made! Perhaps the world leader of the Christan community can contact all the members and urge them not to see the movie or read the book!
Now, go ahead and report me to Yahoo (you must be aware of the sarcasm and vitriol I'm expressing here for for your anti-semantic comments).

Answer 6

The author has his own views to which he is entitled. You sound like a zealot.

Answer 7

WOW kool, I thought it was a kids movie...now I can't wait to see it. for ponusjoe, you get a thumbs up from me.

Answer 8

it promotes atheism.
so, yeah-pretty much.

Answer 9

troll much?