"The Golden Compass"

Have you heard the buzz on this new movie coming out in the theatres?
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A very reliable source and close friend wrote this in his monthly newsletter...
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A Note on the Film “The Golden Compass”

Hello! I find myself in a situation that is unusual for me – one in which I feel compelled to write to you against a film. Over the years Christians of various denominations have raised concerns over books and films, and for the most part I have felt that the issues have been overstated. I am a big fan of artistic license, and the need for our ability to explore the human spirit and imagination through the arts.

And yet the upcoming film “The Golden Compass” represents something that goes beyond artistic license and enters directly into blaspheme. The film is based on a book by British author Philip Pullman, which is part of a trilogy titled His Dark Materials written for young readers. Pullman is what could be called an “evangelistic” atheist – for years he has aggressively attacked the Christian faith and any concept of God whatsoever, and his children’s series is a powerful expression of his agenda.

The Golden Compass tells the story of a girl from a parallel universe who is caught up in a fantastic journey of love and danger and adventure across various dimensions. The trouble is that in the second book, The Subtle Knife, we learn that this journey is a coordinated effort on the part of humans and angels and others to kill God Himself. In the third book, The Amber Spyglass, the assassination plot succeeds, with God being represented as a withered angelic being who thanks His murders for putting Him out of His misery. The conclusion of the series shows a renewal of freedom and happiness throughout the many dimensions now that God is out of the way.

Pullman’s life-mission of eliminating God is played out in an entertaining, engaging way in his writing, which makes it all the more insidious. And what is more, he is intentionally carrying his mission to our children. There is no question that the films will be exciting to watch, with all the latest visual effects bringing to life a wild and complex world, and yet as parents and as Christians I strongly encourage you not to get yourselves or your children sucked in to this trap. What we expose ourselves to does have an impact on us. Pullman’s works are evil, plain and simple, and we will only be hurting ourselves and our loved ones by filling our hearts and minds with his blasphemous stories.

Pastor Brian Boisen
Hope Presbyterian Church
Rogue River, Oregon