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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?

Niels Bugge I wouldn't say it is atheist: It has God and angels, and they behave pretty much as you would expect if you have ever read the Old Testament or paid a…moreI wouldn't say it is atheist: It has God and angels, and they behave pretty much as you would expect if you have ever read the Old Testament or paid attention to how the Christian Church has behaved everytime it got too much power.(less)

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