Hey I heard that this was a book and the book was written for Atheist children as a bedtime story and that it's about killing God. Is this true? I haven't read the book and thought it looked like a cool move.
2007-12-07 03:02:38 · 16 answers · asked by Hey U, Yeah U..Get over here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
HOLY CHRIST PPL! I simply asked a question...u all automatically assumed i was some non-thinking christian. read my question...there's is no opinion of this movie/book being right or wrong...it's a simply FUUCKING question...since i didn't read the book nor do i have any intention of reading the book (I read history books i don't read fiction, I watch fiction!) i was simply curious tis all!
Damned u ppl need to READ and COMPREHEND before you assume and judge a person for a simple question.
2007-12-07 06:08:02 · update #1
Stop believing all the crap that you get sent to in email you by overzealous and somewhat mildly retarded Christians.
Yes it's a book with an anti-religious theme over all. It was written by a self proclaimed agnostic. It was not intended for young children or bed time stories. That would be like reading Harry Potter or Chronicles of Narnia as bed time stories.
What's the big deal? Christians have no problems with the Narnia movies / books promoting religion on children, but when some one comes along and uses a move out of their playbook but with an opposing view, they are up at arms and calling for boycotts and picketing and all sorts of other intolerant crap.
2007-12-07 03:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by Pitchy 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
This is a segment from a longer article I wrote on this subject. I am a Christian myself, and I tend to think that people should not judge before they know the full story. Here is the segment from my article.
"Some people have also said that the girl, Lyra, kills her mother to be free from her authority. Her mother dies in the third book to (I haven't read it in a few years so this is as I remember it) SAVE her daughter.
In the third book they do in fact kill "god" but it is not the God as we know it. It is an angel who has taken up the name and has no authority at all, really.
The story is in fact very intriguing, and I am getting very tired of Christians talking about it as if they know anything about the book besides what fanatics have written, and the few quotes they have heard or seen Philip Pullman say.
Before you critisize it, read it. Then say what you have to say.
And if Christians can't take a little competition without going over the deep end, then something is sorely wrong with us. This kind of competition is oftentimes what helps to strengthen our faith.
I am probably going to see the movie, hopefully the day it comes out. I grew up reading this triligy, and loved it. Do I have any less faith in Christ? No! Do I still believe Jesus died to save me? Yes. Do I have any doubts about God, or the fact that He exists as the Bible says? Absolutely not.
I am not scarred in any way from reading, and enjoying these books. They bring forth some interesting topics to talk about and debate with close family and friends, and they give you a view of what some people do in fact believe.
I enjoy Philip Pullman's work, and will continue to read the books over and over again.
I'm not saying that everything presented in the series is completely accurate. I'm not even saying that all of it is right. I'm just saying,read the books and get a first hand understanding of what's going .. you condemn them.
That is all I have to say."
Hope this helps,.
God Bless,
Kat
2007-12-07 14:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About time they started writing books that teach children about the possiblity of there not being a god. If it is okay to have Chrsitian books, it should be okay to have atheist books as well. Children should have the opportunity and the means to make thier own decisions
Actually if Pullman was an atheist, he wouldnt beleive you can kill god, becuase he would not believe it to exist in the first place. So what are youu worried about?
2007-12-07 11:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Snarf 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go and watch it then it's okay. God will not take vengence on your family. As a christian I just do not feel like its right to give my money in support of a person who feels like he has to go out God in the minds of children. The book was written as an answer to C.S Lewis' books. Pullman feels he needed to write a childrens fantasy book with an atheist twist to it instead of a christian twist. If you feel like going and supporting it then theres nothing wrong with that. It's just a MOVIE it will not affect your beliefs its fantasy. I just don't want to give my money over to Pullman's cause. That's how I feel.
2007-12-07 11:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by KaYbE follows ΙΗΣΟΥΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The movie is a horribly watered down, yet very entertaining version of the book. The story is not atheist, it's anti-Catholic and anti-authoritarian.
The movie took out a lot of the anti-Catholic stuff for fear of losing viewers. There are still some good euphemisms in it though. But you have to look for them.
2007-12-07 11:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Sophrosyne 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, the whole argument is as stupid as the claim against Harry Potter. Just read the book or see the movie and don't pay attention to the dogma.
2007-12-07 11:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by clint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am deeply religious and have read through "His Dark Materials".
The books were absolutely brilliant. Yes, Pullman has put some of his standpoints on faith in there but the fact of the matter is...
IT'S FICTION!
It doesnt actually say, "and then she killed God."
2007-12-07 11:12:23 · answer #7 · answered by Bangbangbangbang 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The whole God thing is only part of the trilogy. And that happens in the last book - the golden compass is the first one.
2007-12-07 11:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by Meta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
*drink*
The series is supposed to be a atheist answer to Narnia. I personally think it fails at that, and I certainly would not change my lack of belief or belief based on a fantasy book. If you or your children are so weak in your faith that a fantasy would challenge it, then you may want to consider becoming hermits.
2007-12-07 11:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
who cares ?... IT'S FANTASY ! IT'S FICTION !
omg... some people just have too much time on their hands to care about a fictional movie encroaching on their religious beliefs....
Same thing happened with the Harry Potter stuff....
2007-12-07 11:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋