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Before the HBO show, we revisit the infamous controversy around Philip Pullman's proudly atheist 'The Golden Compass.'
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Jun 21, 2024 · His Dark Materials Was a Direct Response to The Chronicles of Narnia's Indoctrinating Nature. Since His Dark Materials takes a stance against God, the Catholic Church and organized religion, Philip Pullman's franchise has been controversial.
- Timothy Donohoo
Oct 22, 2007 · Bill Donohue, president of The Catholic League, has condemned The Golden Compass as a "pernicious" effort to indoctrinate children into anti-Christian beliefs and has produced a 23-page...
May 24, 2019 · What was the controversy surrounding The Golden Compass? In Pullman’s story, children are kidnapped and tortured at the hand of the Church, which is also the central power in the novel. The author, who has claimed he is an atheist, previously told CBS News, “Religion is at its best when it is furthest away from power.
- Gabrielle Bernardini
Dec 7, 2022 · These half-measures didn’t save The Golden Compass from pre-release criticism, with conservative Catholic groups calling for a boycott and secular critics complaining about the watered-down...
The trilogy has attracted controversy for its criticism of religion. The London Royal National Theatre staged a two-part adaptation of the trilogy in 2003–2004. New Line Cinema released a film adaptation of Northern Lights, The Golden Compass, in 2007.
Feb 25, 2019 · But development of The Golden Compass was mired in controversy, including a boycott by religious groups, an odd choice of director, and its hand-wringing treatment of the book’s religious themes.
