Be very careful when you forward something to me. I may take it too seriously and you may get caught in the tangled web that I weave. Truth be told, I was just bored and thought that I would be "snarky" and respond and then things got a little funny.... It all started with the forward "flavor of the month" about The Golden Compass. I had gotten that email forwarded about 10-15 times and this time, some gal (that I do not know) responded and then it spiraled from there. Read and enjoy....
By the way, nothing has been edited with the exception of real person's email addresses and last names.
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:29 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: The Golden Compass
In case you have not heard about this movie... There will be a new children's movie out in December called "The Golden Compass" starring Nicole Kidman. The movie has been described as "atheism for kids" and is based on the first book of a trilogy entitled "His Dark Materials" that was written by Phillip Pullman. Pullman is a militant atheist and secular humanist who despises C. S. Lewis and the "Chronicles of Narnia". His motivation for writing this trilogy was specifically to counteract Lewis' symbolisms of Christ that are portrayed in the Narnia series. Clearly, Pullman's main objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "my books are about killing God." He has even stated that he wants to "kill God in the minds of children". It has been said of Pullman that he is "the writer the atheists would be praying for, if atheists prayed." While "The Golden Compass" movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story. In the trilogy, a young streetwise girl becomes enmeshed in an epic struggle to ultimately defeat the oppressive forces of a senile God. Another character, an ex-nun, describes Christianity as "a very powerful and convincing mistake." In the final book, characters representing Adam and Eve eventually kill God, who at times is called YAHWEH. Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ. "The Golden Compass" is set to premier on December 7, during the Christmas season, and will probably be heavily advertised. Promoters hope that unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie, that they will enjoy the movie, and that the children will want the books for Christmas. Please consider a boycott of the movie and the books. Also, pass this information along to everyone you know. This will help to educate parents, so that they will know the agenda of the movie.
Subject: Fwd: FW: The Golden Compass
In case you have not heard about this movie... There will be a new children's movie out in December called "The Golden Compass" starring Nicole Kidman. The movie has been described as "atheism for kids" and is based on the first book of a trilogy entitled "His Dark Materials" that was written by Phillip Pullman. Pullman is a militant atheist and secular humanist who despises C. S. Lewis and the "Chronicles of Narnia". His motivation for writing this trilogy was specifically to counteract Lewis' symbolisms of Christ that are portrayed in the Narnia series. Clearly, Pullman's main objective is to bash Christianity and promote atheism. Pullman left little doubt about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "my books are about killing God." He has even stated that he wants to "kill God in the minds of children". It has been said of Pullman that he is "the writer the atheists would be praying for, if atheists prayed." While "The Golden Compass" movie itself may seem mild and innocent, the books are a much different story. In the trilogy, a young streetwise girl becomes enmeshed in an epic struggle to ultimately defeat the oppressive forces of a senile God. Another character, an ex-nun, describes Christianity as "a very powerful and convincing mistake." In the final book, characters representing Adam and Eve eventually kill God, who at times is called YAHWEH. Each book in the trilogy gets progressively worse regarding Pullman's hatred of Jesus Christ. "The Golden Compass" is set to premier on December 7, during the Christmas season, and will probably be heavily advertised. Promoters hope that unsuspecting parents will take their children to see the movie, that they will enjoy the movie, and that the children will want the books for Christmas. Please consider a boycott of the movie and the books. Also, pass this information along to everyone you know. This will help to educate parents, so that they will know the agenda of the movie.
To: Margaret
Subject: FW: The Golden Compass
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:08:48 -0600
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:08:48 -0600
From: Jenni
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:14 PM
RE: The Golden Compass
The movie's director has taken out all references to atheism, so please, take your kids to see the movie. . . they would enjoy it. It's fantasy people. Censorship sucks!
Jen M.
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:14 PM
RE: The Golden Compass
The movie's director has taken out all references to atheism, so please, take your kids to see the movie. . . they would enjoy it. It's fantasy people. Censorship sucks!
Jen M.
From: Margaret
To: Jenni, Shelley
Subject: RE: FW: The Golden Compass
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:57:05 -0600
To: Jenni, Shelley
Subject: RE: FW: The Golden Compass
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:57:05 -0600
Censorship does not suck as much as the liberals suck the life and fun and celebration out of many of our Christian holidays. I don't need to watch yet another preachy preachy, holier than thou (pardon the religious references) hollywood movie that (underhandedly or right on the surface, whichever way they decide will make them the most money) slams my beliefs!
Nothing personal against Jenni as I do not know her. And, sorry if this offends your friend, Shelley, but I had to get on my soapbox for this one!
Margaret
Nothing personal against Jenni as I do not know her. And, sorry if this offends your friend, Shelley, but I had to get on my soapbox for this one!
Margaret
From: Jenni
To: Margaret
To: Margaret
Subject: RE: The Golden Compass
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:47:32 +0000
As the philosopher Sun Tzu said, "know your enemy." Keep the lines of communication open with your children; when you forbid them to read a book or see a movie based on your organized religion's beliefs, you cannot expect them to be honest and open with you, or come to you to ask for guidance. This is when a child rebels and the consequences could be devastating. You don't offend me because we have differing opinions, nor do I dislike you-I don't even know you. That's what makes America beautiful, we can follow any religion we want, we can say whatever we want as long as we don't cause direct harm. Yes, some groups have taken things too far. That's why we need to decide for ourselves what is right and what is wrong and try to live our lives the best we can, as individuals. People blindly following what a forwarded email sent by someone they don't know, that's ignorance and that offends me. Decide for yourself, that's all I'm saying. By the way, all this controversy will probably help the movie make millions of dollars more than it would have, had groups not decided to protest it! Funny how that works.
Have a good night,
Jenni
From: Margaret
To: Jenni
Subject: RE: The Golden Compass
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:16:38 -0600
As a parent, I will most certainly censor what my children watch and read and search on the internet. I am their mother and their protector of what I feel is right and wrong (that is what a good parent does). When they are adults, they can decide those things for themselves. With my guidance and love, they will, like I did, not rebel, but embrace my belief system and pass it along to their children. Have a Mery Christmas!
Margaret
Margaret
From: Jenni
To: Margaret
Subject: RE: The Golden Compass
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:15:03 +0000
As a Catholic, I too hope you have a Merry Christmas! And, I too am a good parent. I wasn't trying to be snarky, or insult you, just communicating. Now I'm done and sincerely wish you all the best.
Jenni
To: Margaret
Subject: RE: The Golden Compass
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:15:03 +0000
As a Catholic, I too hope you have a Merry Christmas! And, I too am a good parent. I wasn't trying to be snarky, or insult you, just communicating. Now I'm done and sincerely wish you all the best.
Jenni
And so it ends...finally. Though, you do not know how desperately I wanted to be the one with the last word. But, I decided to let her have it, instead. I guess that is just the type of person I am...a giver!
2 comments:
Good for you, Margaret. I have also received this email but have not yet done any research on it. I do know that Paige has read the books and they are probably on her bookshelf....I will have to look for them and see what I think. If I had known about the atheist tones of this book, she wouldn't have been allowed to read them.
I agree......a good parent does guide and protect our children. I, too, was raised with my parents beliefs and didn't rebel......until I was old enough to make my own decisions.
I do not believe in censorship...as I am one of those liberals you refer to....BUT as a parent I have the right to decide what my children will watch. The Golden Compass is not a movie they will watch.
She just got me started by saying that all the atheist references were taken out of the movie. If they are a part of the whole theme of the movie, then I highly doubt that the references could be completely taken out. There is more about The Golden Compass on Snopes.com. If you want to do more research on the topic.
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