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Gemma asked this question about The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1):
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?
Maya The author is a very outspoken atheist. This series in fact presents a strong critisism of organized religion (though I found it didn't denounce faith…moreThe author is a very outspoken atheist. This series in fact presents a strong critisism of organized religion (though I found it didn't denounce faith completely). (less)
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The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
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