I did not find out any of this information about the author or the book until after I saw "The Golden Compass". My faith as a Christian was not bothered but I do wish that I knew this information prior because I wouldn't of supported the movie. I have to say that I have a 10 year old brother and I am going to encourage him not to see the movie ,not because I feel he would be influ...more

I did not find out any of this information about the author or the book until after I saw "The Golden Compass". My faith as a Christian was not bothered but I do wish that I knew this information prior because I wouldn't of supported the movie. I have to say that I have a 10 year old brother and I am going to encourage him not to see the movie ,not because I feel he would be influenced to part from his Christian beliefs but because if he bought a ticket he would support this man's beliefs. My brother and I know the "truth" and that is GOD. No movie or person can change that. I know God supplied us with a free will, that is why everyone is not saved. I agree with Falconer33 when they say that we Christians are making the big deal and drawing in more business to the movie. If we ban movies like this, then what stops the world from stopping Christian movies such as "Passion of Christ". Like steveh20 says,kids should have their own faith, not their parents. If the parents bring their children up in the way of the Lord then they will not part. Christians need to spend more time encouraging their movies and their beliefs than fighting the world on theirs. Jesus said the one commandment is to "Love your enemies". If we keep fighting with them, how do we win them to the Lord? The world does things, like this movie, because they do not know the truth. Christians need to spend their time and energy in showing God's unconditional Love. God is victorious!less