"The Golden Compass"

The cinematic version of the book The Golden Compass is getting increasing attention in the Christian blogosphere, mainly because of its supposed anti-Catholic, anti-God themes. (I wouldn't know for sure since I haven't read the book, but I'm willing to take people's word on it.) I have read a report that the anti-God theme from the book has been toned down for the film, but of course that remains to be seen.

Here are a few links to people discussing the film:

• David Emery's Urban Legends Blog - Does The Golden Compass teach atheism to children?
• Arts & Faith - The Golden Compass
• A Catholic Notebook - Partial interview with P. Pullman; The Golden Compass
• Associated Content: the People's Media Company - Parents boycott The Golden Compass movie
• Rev. Don Engebretson - The Golden Compass
• Tom Gilson - The Golden Compass and "Killing God" - not an urban legend and On Christianity, the Arts, and how to have a disagreement
• Stones Cry Out - The Golden Compass, lacking a moral one
• The Christian rock group Third Day has a thread about the film
• There is even a discussion about this film on the message board for the Washington Redkins. This has really gotten around, no?

Whatever themes are present are surely not enough to "shake" the faith of seemingly impressionable minds. If there are such powerful themes present, then how strong can that faith truly be?

(Please note that merely linking to a site doesn't express complete agreement with the site.)