I received this from my sister, Renee.
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You may already know about the kids movie coming out in December starring Nicole Kidman. It’s called The Golden Compass, and while it will be a watered down version, it is based on a series of children’s books about killing God (It is the anti-Narnia).
From what I understand, the hope is to get a lot of kids to see the movie – which won’t seem too bad – and then get the parents to buy the books for their kids for Christmas. The quotes from the author sum it all up. I hope it totally bombs because we were all paying attention!
** I should clarify… I didn’t write this post. I literally copied and pasted it. I personally haven’t read this book. I enjoy Harry Potter and things of that sort. This is all to start a dialogue. **
Hey that happens to be one of my favorite children’s books and I never knew that about the story. Apparently the “subliminal” message isn’t that effective. I highly doubt the children of America will see it as anything but a fun story and I’m not sure the producers meant it as anything other than that either.
Don’t mean to bash, just thought I’d voice myself.
Yes, actually I read these books in middle school and the “god” at the end is nothing like God. (If you want to know more about this specifically, you can email me and ask but I don’t want to give away the book.) The storyline contains a lot of fantasy elements and, I think, is less harmful than say…The Da Vinci Code. I mean, The Da Vinci Code used historical references (completely incorrectly) but it tricked a lot of people. Phillip Pullman uses so many blatantly NOT real things that when it gets to the “god” part, I doubt people (especially children) will take his interpretation of “god” seriously either.
I have also talked to other Christians about these books, and not once did anyone pick up on the atheism. I didn’t even think about it until I read that email so…I guess everyone can make their own decision about the movie, but I hope this post can balance the argument a little.
I was aware of Pullman’s beliefs (disclaimer: haven’t personally read any of his books) but after JK Rowling turned all of the kids into Godless little wizards with the Harry Potter books and movies, how much damage can be done? (tongue firmly in cheek). Besides they may all grow up to be big Tom Cruise fans… and go to all of his movies….(tongue still in cheek….)
Debbie Stewart
Keep ‘em coming. This is good dialogue.
(I am Jay’s sister. Hi!)
When the Narnia movies came out, Christians were excited about the message of the movie possibly reaching the unbelievers. I don’t know if it did that. I am not sure if people who don’t know the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus would put it together with the Lion’s death and resurrection. That would be where we as Christians would need to tell them about the Gospel!
If we as Christians believe that the books from C.S. Lewis and the movie can be a tool, then how can we think that a book about the opposite would not impress something on young children or adults? I just don’t think we can use movies/books in our favor but then disregard movies with an anti-Christian/God message as being an effective tool for Satan.
Can’t have it both ways.
(I am Jay’s sister. Hi!)
When the Narnia movies came out, Christians were excited about the message of the movie possibly reaching the unbelievers. I don’t know if it did that. I am not sure if people who don’t know the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus would put it together with the Lion’s death and resurrection. That would be where we as Christians would need to tell them about the Gospel!
If we as Christians believe that the books from C.S. Lewis and the movie can be a tool, then how can we think that a book about the opposite would not impress something on young children or adults? I just don’t think we can use movies/books in our favor but then disregard movies with an anti-Christian/God message as being an effective tool for Satan.
Can’t have it both ways.
Oops! Did that post twice? I wasn’t trying to do that. I have never posted before.
My beloved and atheist aunt and uncle read “Da Vinci Code” and said “I knew it! The church was hiding the truth all along!” What a bunch of hooey, but they bought it… because they WANTED to buy into it.
Yes. I was forwarded that information too… and I’ll be honest, hadn’t researched or thought about the topic. Never read the books and actually was pretty excited about the movies. But because it was sent from someone who never sends anything like that.. It seemed important.
The good news is that it IS important.. for those nay-sayers… we can either equip ourselves so that when it’s time for that conversation, we will have the truth ready.
I like movies.