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Nicole Kidman's new movie upsets Christian groups

Christian groups are upset over Nicole Kidman's new film.

According to Fox News, Christian groups believe the film which features a little girl on a quest to kill God promotes atheism to kids.

The movie, “The Golden Compass,�? is adapted from the first novel in a trilogy called “His Dark Materials�? by English author Philip Pullman, an outspoken atheist. Critics fear that the film, due out in December, will encourage children to read the anti-Church series.

"These books denigrate Christianity, thrash the Catholic Church and sell the virtues of atheism," said Bill Donohue, president and CEO of the Catholic League.

New Line Cinema has tried to keep religion out of it, focusing on the story of a little girl named Lyra and her journey to a strange, parallel universe.

"'The Golden Compass' is an entertaining fantasy about love, courage, responsibility and freedom," a New Line spokesman said. "We look forward to the Dec. 7 opening."

But the removal of the Godless themes from the movie has some Christian organizations seething.

"They’re intentionally watering down the most offensive element,�? Donohue said. “I'm not really concerned about the movie, [which] looks fairly innocuous. The movie is made for the books. ... It's a deceitful, stealth campaign. Pullman is hoping his books will fly off the shelves at Christmastime."

October 30, 2007
POSTED BY Fabien Montique
TAGS Gossip, Movies, Nicole Kidman, Society

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Nicole Kidman's new movie upsets Christian groups