I have just read the golden compass and I, thuoght it was so great that i will give you guys, a tip about it! If you like a bit fantasy like kinda books, with some additions to the world we live in, and an exiting story/serie than there you have a book for you!
Hope you like it!
Ps. In that serie it is also two other books. I don't remember the book's name.
Pps. The author's name is Philip Pullman.
ok I herd of it but i haven't read it.
omg.
i would never read that..
the guy wrote that book about killing God.
He's an atheist and is trying to spread it.
Never would I read that book.
But thats just my opinion.
yes.... But i think that is a remarkable book, and i want to finish of the series.....
But I have never heard of him writing a book, about killing God....
ive seen the movie its kinda cool
I read the book. I loved it. The series is called His Dark Materials.
I've read all three books and I've seen the movie, and there was only one part in the movie that might have possibly been related to taking over the church or something and I never would have thought that if my mom hadn't pointed it out
Quote from: draco294 on January 5, 2008, 11:10:11 AM
omg.
i would never read that..
the guy wrote that book about killing God.
He's an atheist and is trying to spread it.
Never would I read that book.
But thats just my opinion.
agreed
Regarding my ulta short post from before. I apologize, I was using my cell phone.
On topic:
The Golden Compass is an amazing book, focusing on a different reality. It talks about a girl's journey to fulfill her destiny and not even know she's doing it. It mentions the church a few times, yes, many books I've read do.
I'm very interested in such books, and I am not biased because I'm Agnostic. I read books that promote the church and books that are anti-church.
Knowledge is power.
And I refuse to allow anyone (even a chruch) to tell me what I can and cannot read.
Yes.... When did you read the Golden Compass Ginny?
And I also think it is a very good book. But I am wondering about the movie... i hope it's good
because i don't want that director, to ruin that series as that director, that is making Harry Potter on movie. :( :(
(( I am extremely dissapointed about movie 5!))
I just read it this past month. My little sister got me it for my birthday, and it looked good so I read it.
Loved it, it's a great story.
I know. But have you read the other books? I am waiting for someone to turn in their books,
and get my greedy hands on the second book.
Quote from: Ginny Weasly on January 6, 2008, 01:19:20 PM
Regarding my ulta short post from before. I apologize, I was using my cell phone.
On topic:
The Golden Compass is an amazing book, focusing on a different reality. It talks about a girl's journey to fulfill her destiny and not even know she's doing it. It mentions the church a few times, yes, many books I've read do.
I'm very interested in such books, and I am not biased because I'm Agnostic. I read books that promote the church and books that are anti-church.
Knowledge is power.
And I refuse to allow anyone (even a chruch) to tell me what I can and cannot read.
I agree Ginny, but I am catholic, and they do kind of tell me what to do through the ten commandments, but I still read just about any book that I can find in my house!!
I'm sorry, but you'll have to remind me of the Ten Commandments....
I don't think "Thou shalt not read The Golden Compass" is one of them.
I really wouldn't know, I'm not particulary religious...
Understand I am not trying to start a religious fight. Goodness knows we have enough of those, I really am curious as to which of the Ten Commandments refer to reading books that might be anti-church.
I would also never ever read those books. (just my opinion)
Haha! No Ginny that is not one of the commandments.
I am with Ginny on this. I havn't read the book yet, but that isn't because of what the Church says. I really believe that you should read the book yourself before making any decision. Read the book once, and if you don't like it, never read it again. I believe that you should never condem a book before you read it youself. Didn't they do the same thing with Harry Potter saying that it woudl all turn us into Devil Worshiping Pagans...
Though I am a Wiccan now <.< Though I sware it had nothing to do with Harry Potter.
I haven't read the books.
Quote from: Ginny Weasly on January 11, 2008, 07:26:52 PM
I'm sorry, but you'll have to remind me of the Ten Commandments....
I don't think "Thou shalt not read The Golden Compass" is one of them.
I really wouldn't know, I'm not particulary religious...
Understand I am not trying to start a religious fight. Goodness knows we have enough of those, I really am curious as to which of the Ten Commandments refer to reading books that might be anti-church.
I agree we do have to many religious fights but what I just wanted to mention the first commandment: You shall have no other gods before me. In a round-about way this book can go against this commandment because some people believe that to read a book or do something against there religion would be denying God and not showing there faith. Many religions simply chose not to read or watch the Golden Compass because it would be against God which would be against the first commandment.
I myself do not plan to read The Golden Compass and my church has stressed there opinions on this matter but no I agree that people shouldn't be told not to read a book or not but the church's do have a point in trying to convince them not to read it or see the movie.
I agree
Quote from: ChoChangHP118 on January 22, 2008, 06:55:35 AM
Quote from: Ginny Weasly on January 11, 2008, 07:26:52 PM
I'm sorry, but you'll have to remind me of the Ten Commandments....
I don't think "Thou shalt not read The Golden Compass" is one of them.
I really wouldn't know, I'm not particulary religious...
Understand I am not trying to start a religious fight. Goodness knows we have enough of those, I really am curious as to which of the Ten Commandments refer to reading books that might be anti-church.
I agree we do have to many religious fights but what I just wanted to mention the first commandment: You shall have no other gods before me. In a round-about way this book can go against this commandment because some people believe that to read a book or do something against there religion would be denying God and not showing there faith. Many religions simply chose not to read or watch the Golden Compass because it would be against God which would be against the first commandment.
I myself do not plan to read The Golden Compass and my church has stressed there opinions on this matter but no I agree that people shouldn't be told not to read a book or not but the church's do have a point in trying to convince them not to read it or see the movie.
By giving me a detailed explanation and backing up your theory with reason, you have made sure this won't be a fight, but rather a discussion if we let it continue. But I have little to say on the subject. It's not my prerogative to change other peoples beliefs.
I didn't know that was the First Commandment. Thank you for telling me so.
Then I can understand the Church's point of view...to a point. ((Ha ha, I made fun of myself.))
ah! Now I know. Just a question. Is the ten commandments the ones that Moses got from God?
Because I thought that that were some catholic thing. But if so then we have the ten commandments here in Norway too. ( That maybe heard a bit dumb but.....)
Yes the Ten Commandments are what Moses received from God.
I do believe that you make a good point (Sirius and Ginny), but if I read the Golden Compass, I am not changing my views on the Church, but rather (in a way) seeing someone else's point of view.
i think the book sounds interesting, but i dont like the god part! maybe some day ill read it.
You should most definitley read it, and when you do, you should approach it with an open mind.
Quote from: ~Harry Potter~ on January 22, 2008, 06:11:45 AM
I am with Ginny on this. I havn't read the book yet, but that isn't because of what the Church says. I really believe that you should read the book yourself before making any decision. Read the book once, and if you don't like it, never read it again. I believe that you should never condem a book before you read it youself. Didn't they do the same thing with Harry Potter saying that it woudl all turn us into Devil Worshiping Pagans...
Though I am a Wiccan now <.< Though I sware it had nothing to do with Harry Potter.
I am very uhh... idk what the word is but i have nooo idea what i Wiccan is.. would somebody plz explain?!?!
Yes please explain... what is a Wiccan??