Global Arts

There has been a lot of controversy over the film The Golden Compass because some religious organizations have been saying that this film promotes atheism and turning away from God and moral obligations.

Released in movie theaters December 7, The Golden Compass was inspired by a series of books written by Phillip Pullman, that promoted "anti-religious themes" according to Snopes.com. This movie may have "subliminal messages", but it may go unnoticed to many viewers who do not know about the controversy or history behind this movie, according to some friends who have watched the movie.

I think the final decision lays within the parents' hands. It is up to them to decide if they as a family or their children may watch the film. This will all depend if parents mind The Golden Compass.

If parents allow their children to watch the film, then they should be ready to discuss any questions, concerns, or ideas their children may have to clear up any confusions. Also, parents should decide if their children can handle this type of movie, maybe it is a little too PG for their seven year old, etc.

My advice to parents is this, read up about the movie. Be sure you are as informed as you can be and YOU decide if you want your children to watch it.

I, personally, won't be watching this film because I am not interested in this kind of genre. I am more into comedies because I believe the world already has too many conflicts and dramas.