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11-15-2007, 05:26 AM #1Web Hosting Master
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new nicole kidman movie targets kids - golden compass
http://snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
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11-15-2007, 06:13 AM #2…
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So he's an atheist. Big deal.
Narnia and Lord of the Rings all had Christian themes, but no one seemed to give a damn.
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11-15-2007, 06:39 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Ugly and that's all. Kidman should not act in such trash. I don't think she's so poor...
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11-15-2007, 06:51 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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I wonder... Doesn't she have anything else to do?
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11-15-2007, 06:58 AM #5Junior Guru Wannabe
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why the bagging? doesn't even seem like that "bad" of a movie. perhaps she needs the publicity more than anything else?
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11-15-2007, 09:18 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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I've read the books, and while yes, they are very anti-religion, it's an interesting storyline.
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11-15-2007, 09:27 AM #7…
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And if that's the case, I don't see why the anti-religion aspect of it makes any bit of difference. As I said, there are plenty of pro-Christian stories, but no one complains about them being partisan.
But somehow, if "atheism" comes up, it's automatically associated with hell on earth.
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11-15-2007, 09:30 AM #8Retired Moderator
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Somehow religion has managed to survive the onslaught of five Harry Potter movies inflicted on the world's children. I'm sure it will survive this too
At worst this is paranoia. At best, it is religious insecurity. Do people really think movies like Golden Compass are a threat to The Word, whatever you believe The Word to be?
I loved Narnia (I grew up with the books, and I'm highly attached to the series). I'm looking forward to Golden Compass with equal enthusiasm. It looks like a great fantasy movie!Studio1337___̴ı̴̴̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡*̡̡ ̴̡ı̴̴̡ ̡̡͡|̲̲̲͡͡͡ ̲▫̲͡ ̲̲̲͡͡π̲̲͡͡ ̲̲͡▫̲̲͡͡ ̲|̡̡̡ ̡ ̴̡ı̴̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡̡.__Web Design
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11-15-2007, 11:11 AM #9Junior Guru Wannabe
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11-15-2007, 11:29 AM #10Newbie
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I think one has to see this movie and then judge about it.
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11-15-2007, 12:52 PM #11Retired Moderator
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My kids have read and seen both the Potter stories and the Narnia stories. While reading we have discussed the comparison to religion. A story itself should not change faith. As a parent you can be involved in the process.
Although you can find religious comparison in the last Potter book.
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11-15-2007, 01:48 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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So what's the problem here? Someone else other then religious folks is trying sell their views to the world?
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11-15-2007, 01:59 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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I think the warning goes out to the faithful that feel this movie attacks their beliefs and by seeing it, just supports it's message.
I sort of see it as The_PM does.
Much like The Lord of the Rings which claims to be Christian oriented, as was Narnia, (being they (writers) were both friends and Christians) I watched them and never once tried to find the symbolism between the story and the faith as I was there to enjoy a good fantasy movie. (Which I love!).
I think the Golden Compass (though I might not read the books) will be just that, a good fantasy movie that, unless your looking for the symbolic points the author tries to make, will be quite entertaining for anyone - regardless your faith.
And if it does point out things to your kids or family - then use it as a growing tool to open a line of discussion to build and make them stronger.
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11-15-2007, 02:44 PM #14Web Hosting Master
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11-15-2007, 05:23 PM #15/me dawns tinfoil hat
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*looks over at books* Hmm yes...Phillip Pullmans Dark Materials..great set if you ask me. Yeah, the set of 3 may be anti-religion, but in the same fashion, it's fantasy.
If there's that much of a problem with it, then don't see the movie or read the books
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11-15-2007, 06:00 PM #16Devil's Advocate
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11-15-2007, 06:29 PM #17Web Hosting Master
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I think there is a bit of a concern, when Pullman himself admitted that "My books are about killing God". So while his books and subsequent movies might be fantasy, let us be aware of the underlying motives behind such works, before exposing our children to such, if such offends.
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11-15-2007, 06:47 PM #18Devil's Advocate
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hmm...has a rating of PG 13 so it's a tricky one.
no doubt there will be underlying motives for his work but it's almost like saying like pacman promotes cannibalism.
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11-15-2007, 07:32 PM #19Web Hosting Master
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Yes, we need more wholesome Christian movies like The Exorcist, The Omen, and Passion of The Christ that our children can enjoy.