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The Golden Compass

The release of The Golden Compass as a major motion picture represents a new challenge for Christians -- especially parents. The release of a popular film with major actors that presents a message directly subversive of Christianity is something new. It is not likely to be the last.

Having seen the movie at an advance viewing and having read all three books of His Dark Materials, I can assure Christians that we face a real challenge -- one that will require careful thinking and intellectual engagement.

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The Interpretive Journey

One of our youth ministers was teaching the following last week to a small group of youth ministers and apprentices. I thought I would show you because the basic outline is useful as you study the Bible.

The Interpretive Journey
From Grasping God’s Word

1. What did the text mean to the original audience?

2. What are the differences between the Biblical audience and us today?

3. What is the theological principle in the text?

4. How should individual Christians apply the theological principles in their lives?

A new controversy

The film, The Golden Compass, opened in December and is based on the first book in Philip Pullman's trilogy, His Dark Materials. In an interview in the Washington Post, Pullman candidly remarked, "I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief.” Pullman has also been outspoken about his desire to undercut The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.

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