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I've read a lot of reviews on this book, and some people say it's very christian, then other people say the author was an atheist. What would you say?

Jonathan Pullman literally says, "I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief." But I believe there are many things he thinks are the basis of Christ…morePullman literally says, "I'm trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief." But I believe there are many things he thinks are the basis of Christian belief which actually have little to do with it, and thus whether he is trying to undermine Christianity or just the errors of some sects is up for debate. (less)

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The Golden Compass

by Philip Pullman

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