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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?

EbonyRae The book is not christian at all, although I did not perceive the book as being overtly atheist either. Its more like a re-interpretation of the bible…moreThe book is not christian at all, although I did not perceive the book as being overtly atheist either. Its more like a re-interpretation of the bible, similar to The Chronicals of Narnia. There is a common misconception that CS Lewis was a devoted christian. Lewis viewed the bible as a type of Fable that was more of a moral guide than an actual account of events that took place (Which is also very ironic because later in life, Lewis became a lay theoligan). Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia as a representation of the symbolism of bibical principles. Hence the magical land in the closet and talking animals ;). Phillip Pullmans trilogy has a fascinating quality of melding science, spirituality and the metaphysical. I highly reccomend it, and think it can be appreciated reguardless of ones religion!(less)

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