Watch the first 5 minutes of The Golden Compass

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: shadow9d9

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

kinda hard to kill something that never existed inst it

That is one of the author's stated intentions behind his writing the trilogy. He was upset over the Christian subtext in the Narnia novels.

In a 2003 interview he said, "My books are about killing God" and in a 2001 interview he said that he was "trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief."

:roll: the guy is a coward and pussy.

So why just Christian beliefs? i would love to see him try this with Islam, but he wont because he is a pussy. he can pick on Christian beliefs because he know nothing is going to happen to him.

Well, he was brought up christian so is familiar with its hypocrisy... Troll more?

People are hypocrites, not the religion. Troll more?

 

[skace]

Originally posted by: spidey07
The ironing is delicious.

You specifically posted about how much better you think you are. Keep on preaching father, keep on preaching.

Humor me, exactly how much better do I think I am than other people?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: shadow9d9

Originally posted by: Homerboy

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

how do you kill something that isnt real?

you have your belief and i have mine. lets just be happy and paint pretty pictures together.

Citrix, they can't. The atheists seem to voice their beliefs on these boards more than religious people do. Its ironic.

I find the opposite.. but of course, everyone here likes to feign persecution...

actually im just bored at work and wanted to see a good flame war

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: shadow9d9

Originally posted by: Homerboy

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

how do you kill something that isnt real?

you have your belief and i have mine. lets just be happy and paint pretty pictures together.

Citrix, they can't. The atheists seem to voice their beliefs on these boards more than religious people do. Its ironic.

I find the opposite.. but of course, everyone here likes to feign persecution...

actually im just bored at work and wanted to see a good flame war

Elune is frowning upon you.

 

[mobobuff]

I love it when adults start fighting over a kid's movie. :laugh:

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: shadow9d9

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

kinda hard to kill something that never existed inst it

That is one of the author's stated intentions behind his writing the trilogy. He was upset over the Christian subtext in the Narnia novels.

In a 2003 interview he said, "My books are about killing God" and in a 2001 interview he said that he was "trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief."

:roll: the guy is a coward and pussy.

So why just Christian beliefs? i would love to see him try this with Islam, but he wont because he is a pussy. he can pick on Christian beliefs because he know nothing is going to happen to him.

Well, he was brought up christian so is familiar with its hypocrisy... Troll more?

just on tuesdays when i was up until 3am doing software upgrade and im in no mood to work.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: shadow9d9

Originally posted by: Homerboy

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

how do you kill something that isnt real?

you have your belief and i have mine. lets just be happy and paint pretty pictures together.

Citrix, they can't. The atheists seem to voice their beliefs on these boards more than religious people do. Its ironic.

I find the opposite.. but of course, everyone here likes to feign persecution...

actually im just bored at work and wanted to see a good flame war

Elune is frowning upon you.

has been for a while
<plays Horde

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
I thought they killed God at the end of Unforgiven?

Someone says or implies God is real and no one bats an eye. But someone says he isn't and all of a sudden people act like I just took a shit in their living room. When are you going to grow out of this ridiculous double standard?

Are you blind or just stupid? Someone says or implies God is real and the ATOT Atheist Zealot Brigade immediately jumps in to flame and mock the person for not believing what they do. Or... for not not believing what they don't, I guess.

I'ma go ahead and skip this flick.

 

[AUMM]

Originally posted by: AmpedSilence
after reading the wiki entry, i am interested in reading the books now. Are they making all three in the trilogy or just this book?

The books are actually awesome... I couldn't care less for the religious/anti religious bs, but the trilogy is def top 10 in the books I've read.... I watched the movie last Sat, I was stoked to watch it but was pretty disappointed. I think there is just way too much story/detail to put into a movie successfully.



For those that are against this movie/book/author, have you actually read the books?

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

kinda hard to kill something that never existed inst it

That is one of the author's stated intentions behind his writing the trilogy. He was upset over the Christian subtext in the Narnia novels.

In a 2003 interview he said, "My books are about killing God" and in a 2001 interview he said that he was "trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief."

i actually have a vested interest in this movie now, thanks!
it looked like another narnia, but with pretty faces helping sell the movie. but now i know more, and that 'more' makes it actually somewhat appealing.

 

[5to1baby1in5]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

how do you kill something that isnt real?

This made me think of the movie 'Major Payne' when he unloads his sidearm into the closet after the little boy says he can't sleep because he's afraid of monsters. Weird.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: 5to1baby1in5

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

how do you kill something that isnt real?

This made me think of the movie 'Major Payne' when he unloads his sidearm into the closet after the little boy says he can't sleep because he's afraid of monsters. Weird.

it was on HBO last week i LOL at that part every time i see it also, the kid is all happy and that lady is all pissed

 

[DangerAardvark]

Originally posted by: paulxcook

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
I thought they killed God at the end of Unforgiven?

Someone says or implies God is real and no one bats an eye. But someone says he isn't and all of a sudden people act like I just took a shit in their living room. When are you going to grow out of this ridiculous double standard?

Are you blind or just stupid? Someone says or implies God is real and the ATOT Atheist Zealot Brigade immediately jumps in to flame and mock the person for not believing what they do. Or... for not not believing what they don't, I guess.

I'ma go ahead and skip this flick.

I guess I'm just stupid because I still think that simple disagreement is okay. And that's what it is. If they were disagreeing about any other subject it would be fine, but when it's religion, all of a sudden it's "flaming". If the faithful are really so damn faithful, they need to grow a thicker skin.

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark

Originally posted by: paulxcook

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
I thought they killed God at the end of Unforgiven?

Someone says or implies God is real and no one bats an eye. But someone says he isn't and all of a sudden people act like I just took a shit in their living room. When are you going to grow out of this ridiculous double standard?

Are you blind or just stupid? Someone says or implies God is real and the ATOT Atheist Zealot Brigade immediately jumps in to flame and mock the person for not believing what they do. Or... for not not believing what they don't, I guess.

I'ma go ahead and skip this flick.

I guess I'm just stupid because I still think that simple disagreement is okay. And that's what it is. If they were disagreeing about any other subject it would be fine, but when it's religion, all of a sudden it's "flaming". If the faithful are really so damn faithful, they need to grow a thicker skin.

Expecting simple disagreement is fine, hardly stupid. I guess you're blind then, because simple disagreement (can I assume "respectful" is included in this definition of "simple"?) isn't what goes on here.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: Homerboy

I notice this also.

It's like being Atheist is a religion just like any other.

Damned near Evangelical to most.

Those preaching no religion seem to do much more preaching than those practicing religion. It would be ironic if they had half a clue.

 

[DangerAardvark]

Originally posted by: paulxcook

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark

Originally posted by: paulxcook

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
I thought they killed God at the end of Unforgiven?

Someone says or implies God is real and no one bats an eye. But someone says he isn't and all of a sudden people act like I just took a shit in their living room. When are you going to grow out of this ridiculous double standard?

Are you blind or just stupid? Someone says or implies God is real and the ATOT Atheist Zealot Brigade immediately jumps in to flame and mock the person for not believing what they do. Or... for not not believing what they don't, I guess.

I'ma go ahead and skip this flick.

I guess I'm just stupid because I still think that simple disagreement is okay. And that's what it is. If they were disagreeing about any other subject it would be fine, but when it's religion, all of a sudden it's "flaming". If the faithful are really so damn faithful, they need to grow a thicker skin.

Expecting simple disagreement is fine, hardly stupid. I guess you're blind then, because simple disagreement (can I assume "respectful" is included in this definition of "simple"?) isn't what goes on here.

You don't just magically get respect in this society. We DO NOT respect each other's opinions. We don't respect each other's opinions on sports, on the weather, each other's taste in women, and especially not politics. Why should religion get a free pass?

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
You don't just magically get respect in this society. We DO NOT respect each other's opinions. We don't respect each other's opinions on sports, on the weather, each other's taste in women, and especially not politics. Why should religion get a free pass?

Because Christianity teaches humility as one of the greatest virtues?

I'm not trolling, but c'mon! You're pushing what you believe (not respecting other opinions, etc). It's called projection, look into it.

You're right, respect is not magically given. I respect your opinion even if I don't agree with it.

 

[blamb425]

90% of the posts in this thread have turned into a religion slugfest. Back on topic, boys?

I read the trilogy when I was little, and absolutely loved it. I'm going to see it ASAP!

 

[DangerAardvark]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
You don't just magically get respect in this society. We DO NOT respect each other's opinions. We don't respect each other's opinions on sports, on the weather, each other's taste in women, and especially not politics. Why should religion get a free pass?

Because Christianity teaches humility as one of the greatest virtues?

I'm not trolling, but c'mon! You're pushing what you believe (not respecting other opinions, etc). It's called projection, look into it.

You're right, respect is not magically given. I respect your opinion even if I don't agree with it.

If you really respected my opinion you wouldn't have told me I'm wrong. What you respect is my right to have the opinion. That's something we can agree on.

And who cares what Christianity teaches? Using that as an argument gives Christianity credence before the issue has even been discussed. It assumes that everyone acknowledges Christianity as a good source of values.

I still don't get how I'm projecting my beliefs on people. I'm describing objective reality. Please point out where I have lied. Point out the parts where I just started making stuff up. Point out the parts where I cite unprovable texts or personal revelation through prayer. Then maybe you can put my version of reality on the same footing as a Christians.

Everyone "projects". You can't express yourself without "projecting" your opinions. Can you imagine entertainment without "projecting"? Oh wait, I guess you can. It's called nearly everything on television. So yes, let's not "project" our opinions upon others. Let's just live perfectly respectful, banal lives of mediocrity. Oh there I go "projecting" again. I'll never learn...

 

[AUMM]

Originally posted by: blamb425
90% of the posts in this thread have turned into a religion slugfest. Back on topic, boys?

I read the trilogy when I was little, and absolutely loved it. I'm going to see it ASAP!

I LOVED the books as well, even read them twice which i've never done with any other book... i didnt enjoy the movie very much, I think there is too much detail to fit into a 2 hour movie, they also changed some of the ending....


again, have you guys that are discussing this work read the actual books?

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: mobobuff
I love it when adults start fighting over a kid's movie. :laugh:

Strange ... I came into this thread thinking it was about a movie ...

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Citrix
no thanks. not interested in a movie made for kids where the story involves killing God.

kinda hard to kill something that never existed inst it

That is one of the author's stated intentions behind his writing the trilogy. He was upset over the Christian subtext in the Narnia novels.

In a 2003 interview he said, "My books are about killing God" and in a 2001 interview he said that he was "trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief."

:roll: the guy is a coward and pussy.

So why just Christian beliefs? i would love to see him try this with Islam.

the Muslim fanatics are doing a good enough job at that already

he isn't a Muslim fanatic, he is a atheist and God is God right? so again why do atheist only pick on Christian beliefs?

but is it really only against christians though? i haven't watched it yet, but i'm under the impression from what i've read its just against religion/religious authority in general.

as for the film, atleast from jonathan ross's review its ok, but not great apparently. so maybe film 2-3 can pull it off hopefully. supposedly there were issues with directors leaving and coming back, and perhaps the studio trying to tone down the religious stuff which might have messed with the film.

 

[daveymark]

you fundies have it wrong - the movie does NOT entail kids killing God.

the BOOK is about questioning religious authority. Zealots are worried that the kids will like the movie and then the parents will go and buy the book for the kids, which will cause the kids to think for themselves.

God forbid.

 

[Red Dawn]

I'm an Atheist and I watched the Chronicles of Narnia (I also read the books) I like this kind of genre so I will definately rent the Golden Compass when it comes out. Man I'm glad my beliefs don't prevent me from enjoying a good Movie or Book. that would suck if it did. Of course if it did I probably wouldn't believe in them.

Of course since I stated I'm an Atheist you know how I feel about all religion so there's no need for me to type it out.

 

[imported_Shivetya]

looked "hokey" to me