Smashing The Golden Compass

by Michael G. Mickey

(11-25-07)

THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be released December 7, 2007.

This movie is based on a the first book of a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books are about killing God."

The movie is a watered-down version of the first book and is designed to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie and that the children will want the books for Christmas.

The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon, and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie.

This is not the stuff of urban legend but THE TRUTH as revealed by Snopes.com, which specializes in sorting truth from fiction when rumors begin being spread that seem to be larger than life or potentially fictitious. See what Snopes has to say about "The Golden Compass" by clicking HERE.

This is where the Church can be salt and light in a world that has forgotten its God! Let's spread the word about this spiritual poison that targets our children and SMASH THE GOLDEN COMPASS!

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