Nicole Kidman’s forthcoming flick ‘The Golden Compass’ has made the Christian groups furious out of the fear that the movie would promote atheism in children. The Christian critics of the movie concede that the film itself is harmless but since it is based on a book that celebrates the virtues of atheism, it would inspire the children to read the book and other such books. And that would have a bad influence on them.

The movie is based on the first novel of Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ trilogy. According to many critics it is the story of a girl’s attempt to kill God. Catholic League’s president Bill Donohue said,

These books denigrate Christianity, thrash the Catholic Church and sell the virtues of atheism...They’re intentionally watering down the most offensive element. I’m not really concerned about the movie, which looks fairly innocuous. The movie is made from the books...It’s a deceitful, stealth campaign. Pullman is hoping his books will fly off the shelves at Christmas time.

It is reported, the religious theme in the movie has been kept to a minimum in the movie by the producers (New Line Cinema) of the movie. Apparently it wasn’t enough precaution. According to the producers the movie is a fantasy tale of courage, responsibility, freedom and love. The Nicole Kidman starer is slated for release on December 7 this year.

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