The first movie adaptation in the controversial anti-God fantasy series, His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman.

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Overview

In a parallel world, one young girl begins a journey through different worlds … and sparks a controversy in this world because of what her story says about God and the Church.

The first movie adaptation of British author Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, The Golden Compass sets the groundwork for a fantasy epic about a young girl who searches for truth and battles the church-like organization that dominates her world.

This study will help you and your family discuss deeper themes and issues from this movie. How should Christians react to those who criticize them? Is the church important? Do bad things Christians do make God look bad? What are the results of sin? And why is Jesus so important?

Discussion Guide

    • Movie Summary

    • Discussing the Scenes

—Responding to Attacks on Our Faith
(Isaiah 54:17, Titus 2:7–8, 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22, John 15:18–19 and Romans 8:28)

—Who Needs the Church?
(2 Corinthians 8:21, Galatians 5:22–23, Romans 12:9–16, Ephesians 2:19–21, Hebrews 10:24–25, Romans 15:5–6 Colossians 1:18)

—The Nature of Sin
(Genesis 3, Psalm 51:5, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 7: 24–25, and Romans 6:23)

Based On

The Golden Compass (New Line Cinema, 2007), rated PG.

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