What is your opinion on The Golden Compass (book or movie)? There's been a big controversy about it lately..

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to those who've commented on the number of times this question has been asked; I just wanted to point out that I haven't been on in awhile. That's probably why I haven't seen any of those questions..LOL ;]

Answer 1

seeing it tomorrow. I'll add on what I thought about it afterward =)
EDIT: It's one of the best movies ever!!!! But if you hate cliff hangers don't' go. It leaves up a BIG cliffhanger so now I'm going to try to read the book again. The movie only has parts 1 and 2 of the first book no part 3 (which I've heard is the most exciting part) There was way more violence then I expected and the monkey is pretty creepy too. It a great movie if you like either fantasy or sci-fi or both. It's captivating and you won't get bored but not to the point where it will give you nightmares. I rate it a must see. 3.5 stars(out of 4 stars) or 2 thumbs up. I haven't fully read the book so I can't say if it's like Eragon where they totally screwed everything up but it made me want to read the books and I can't wait to see the next movie,( I can bet anything there's going to be a next one). I dint' see how it can possibly offended anyone (okay I can but it's very stupid and to difficult to explain in writing but I can tell you) The actors are amzing to. It's a great movie. Go see it. I'll own it when it comes to DVD

Answer 2

Harry Potter was controversial within the religious community at one time. It presented magic as real. This bothered religious conservatives.

The Lord of the Rings is heralded as a Christian metaphor, showing the triumph of good over evil. It also presents magic as real.

You don't need to see a movie to encounter atheism. Just walk into any American high school biology class. Look at any recent Supreme Court ruling.

I am sorry, but you needn't worry about this movie or any other promoting atheism. The atheists have already won. The view that nature just "is", and all of reality is "natural", has overtaken the conscience mind of the world. Christians are anachronistic in this culture, Hebrews are archaic, and Moslems are destructive fanatics. Such is the buzz.

If you are concerned that this film will add fuel to this fire, you are probably correct. But, the fire is already blazing. Our Christian nation is no longer so.

The only persons who can protect young people from atheism are their parents. Those who fail to do so have no one to blame but themselves.

Art and fiction have assaulted theism for a very long time. Hemingway. Lenny Bruce. The Beatles and Led Zepplin. Madonna. Isaac Asimov.

Science has assaulted theism. Darwin. Einstein.

Politicians have assaulted theism, from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Nixon to George Bush.

Those who say they are Christian and those who say they believe in God are by far in the majority, but when the chips are down, when reality goes "all in", we will see that the grain is far outnumbered by the chaff. Very few will have the nerve of the Columbine girl who, when given the opportunity to save her own life by rejecting God and His Messiah, refused and suffered death as a result. Most will choose life.

If you have a genuine concern about cultural influences that are anti Christian and anti theism, you are too late. That war has already been won by the atheists.

Answer 3

I haven't gotten to see it or read the book yet. I plan to read the book. However, I wouldn't have except all these people told me I shouldn't read the book. To me that's an invitation to read it. From what I've heard it's rather Orwellian/Huxleyesque. I know the protagonist fights against a church that totally controls every aspect of people's lives. I also don't see what the big deal is. If a person is afraid reading a book or seeing a movie is going to change their faith, then their faith must not have been very strong.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

My question would be... what does it matter what they do in the movies. If you have on the "Armor of God" and know the difference, how could you possibly be hurt by these futile attempts. Or to put that in terms we all remember from our moms...."If someone jumps off the bridge, does that make it right and would you do it?" The answer is NO and NO..... just because you see something different than what you believe doesn't mean you have to ACT on it.

Answer 6

Getting all bent over a movie or book is such a wasted effort. There is war, famine, pestilence, human rights violation all over the globe. They would better serve their Lord concentrating on these.

Answer 7

read all the books, and had someone take me to see the movie today. (i detest nicole kidman and refused to spend any $$ on one of her movies).

loved the books. the movie was, predictably gobbledy-goop, and i did detest nk and her unblinking stares that are supposed to qualify as acting...she stared (or glared) so much in this movie, in lieu of actually acting, that her eyes were bloodshot for most of the movie. (no kidding!)

still a Christian...and still liked the books very much. i never knew mr. pullman was a god-hater, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have literary talent. he spins a great tale!

Answer 8

The controversy is because the author is an atheist. I read the book and did not see anything anti-God in it.

Answer 9

It lessens my opinion (if possible) of the kind of people who make such a big deal about movies like this.

Answer 10

i hadn't heard about the books until the movie came out, now i'm determined to read all of the books, just because people say i shouldn't. like i said on one of my pagan yahoo groups, i might even put one on a chain and wear it around my neck.