Children's story angers Christians and atheists

[DeniseInMi]

The ironic thing is....the more they protest, the better the movies do at the box office.

Nothing like good old fashioned FREE advirtising!

[DeniseInMi]

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oh my.....Personally, I believe in God but I'm also thankful for that neat-o thing he or she (haven't decided yet) threw in, ummm....free will. We all are given the right to believe whatever we choose and to act accordingly. If I chose to not believe in God, that is my choice and it doesn't make me a fool, trash, etc. I believe that "religion" has molested the beauty of God. I believe in good vs. evil. I believe in magic. I believe it's a movie. I believe that (as previously posted) our "leaders" are irresponsible and harmful in their blind condemnation or commendation of any issue they have no firsthand knowledge of. I believe in free will and the right to see or not see said movie. I believe everyone I know has the right to make the same choice. I believe Joe is funny. Now that is control. BTW....what's the matter with porn?

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lol Denise...so true!

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Geoff wrote:

Why is it that every time a Christians are angry about something and try to defend themselves against something they know is vehemently wrong and is against their own beliefs, everybody gets so f****in angry? Why is it? Do you have problem when someone who is Catholic or Protestant speaks his or her mind? I have never seen Christians PHYSICALLY force anyone to become Christian. It's not like we Christians would be placing snipers at every movie theater, hoping shoot the people who are going to be seeing this movie.
Like what another person said that if you don't like what's being shown on TV, turn it off... well here's something for you, if you don't like what we Christians say or do, get out of this country. No one is forcing you to be here. And you know what, we really don't care about people like you. You're only angry because you atheists and nonbelievers aren't the one's in power. Such HYPOCRITES!!!!!

OH YOU DID NOT!!!! Your post started out okay but flopped miserably. Religion and patriotism are not mutually exclusive and you have some big fat nerve to speak for me as a Christian and as an American. Land of the free, 1st amendment, Bill of Rights....any of these ringing a bell?? America is in existence entirely due to those seeking refuge from religious persecution. Jeez, this started as a funny because of a bunch of zealous hypocrites having a breakdown about a movie, for crying out loud and did you ever just expound on the zealous hypocrite theory.How embarrassing it must be to be you.

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Liz Mitchem wrote:

Fantasy is a wonderful thing. It makes a child think on their own and come up with their own ideas. This movie looks like it will be one of the great ones. Fantasy is all around us. Video games like Everquest and World of War Craft are two examples. This movie reminds me of the Never Ending Story from when I was growing up. The Church and other organizations should just stay out of it and let parents make the choice. If you don't like it then don't see it. Let those of us who want to enjoy it do so.

YEAH!!

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Holly wrote:

Also the only real anger I am see on this board is people begin ugly to the Chistians. Just like the Bible told us we will be hated becuase of Him. Amen. I do hope for one second on Christmas morning as you unwrap your gifts you remember what the day means as much as you hate us you will be celebating our Lord Jesus's birth.
God Bless you

actually, in most other "Christian" countries (Holland for instance where I currently live) there are winter holidays centered around a santa type figure (Sinter Klaas here, St. Niklaus in Germany) that follow many of the same customs as Christmas, presents, singing, etc. But I must correct myself, these countries existed before the U.S. so perhaps the U.S. just modified the custom a bit? And for your information, I am a Chrisitan, and I do celebrate the birth of MY Lord and savior. I do hope for one second on Christmas morning that you consider that.

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Franck wrote:

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You do? You would let people in your home that had tried to destroy you? Well, Jesus doesn't work that way..
"He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be condemned."
Those are the rules.

Christian forgiveness? God loves and forgives us all? Could be one of those aforementioned miracles. And seriously, don't quote scripture....it means nothing without the other chapters and verses, ie; context.

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Mad Mick wrote:

Newanarchy,
We do not fear god as such. For fear read "Awe" or "in awe of". A Christian should never fear God but be in Awe of him.

YEAH!!

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Mad Mick wrote:

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Not Universal Salvation Franck. Why don't you read the scriptures without all the Catholic Dogma.
We can be saved but it is not by our works by by Gods grace. It is his free gift to us. Refute that without all your Catholic propaganda.

Yeah again!! Thank you for your well articulated and eloquent writing.

[Svaha]

Geoff wrote:

Why is it that every time a Christians are angry about something and try to defend themselves against something they know is vehemently wrong and is against their own beliefs, everybody gets so f****in angry? Why is it? Do you have problem when someone who is Catholic or Protestant speaks his or her mind? I have never seen Christians PHYSICALLY force anyone to become Christian. It's not like we Christians would be placing snipers at every movie theater, hoping shoot the people who are going to be seeing this movie.
Like what another person said that if you don't like what's being shown on TV, turn it off... well here's something for you, if you don't like what we Christians say or do, get out of this country. No one is forcing you to be here. And you know what, we really don't care about people like you. You're only angry because you atheists and nonbelievers aren't the one's in power. Such HYPOCRITES!!!!!

Have to comment here sweetie. Middle ages in Europe Jews were forced by Christians to convert or die. In Hawiaii the natives were forced to convert by the missionaries. The native americans here were also forced to convert and abandon their customs, language and their unique view of God. I'm sure there are many other examples. This was done by Christians and I'd imagine well meaning but nevertheless devestating to their religious beliefs and culture. Now maybe a country such as Saudi Arabia run by religion appeals to you, but not for most people and I don't think Christians would be welcome in any case. Power is such a fleeting thing:-)

[Snow Angel]

Svaha wrote:

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Have to comment here sweetie. Middle ages in Europe Jews were forced by Christians to convert or die. In Hawiaii the natives were forced to convert by the missionaries. The native americans here were also forced to convert and abandon their customs, language and their unique view of God. I'm sure there are many other examples. This was done by Christians and I'd imagine well meaning but nevertheless devestating to their religious beliefs and culture. Now maybe a country such as Saudi Arabia run by religion appeals to you, but not for most people and I don't think Christians would be welcome in any case. Power is such a fleeting thing:-)

Man existed long before Christianity was even a religion and empires brutalized other humans savagely long before Christianity. And pagans and atheists have done their fair share of killing, maiming, and raping. As the old saying goes "let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone".

[Svaha]

Snow Angel wrote:

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Man existed long before Christianity was even a religion and empires brutalized other humans savagely long before Christianity. And pagans and atheists have done their fair share of killing, maiming, and raping. As the old saying goes "let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone".

All organized religion has done it's share of killing, maiming and raping in the name of God. Mind-boggling isn't it?

[Margaret]

There's a lot being thrown around about who has and hasn't read the Bible. Well, has anyone else actually read "The Golden Compass?" I have. Personally, I found it tedious (it was too long, and it's part of a trilogy, and "Lord of the Rings" it ain't), and irrelevant in respect to religion. Whatever "Dust" is a euphamism for, I didn't equate it with "sin." And has anyone else out here studied one morsel of quantum physics? If I say "string theory" and "the 11th dimension" and "multiverse" (which is in the book!) is there a "good Christian" out here who knows what I'm talking about? SCIENCE!!! Go learn some and quit posting ignorant scrum about a child's book trying to undermine mainstream religion. Science has already done it.

[newanarchy]

IXWR3CKXI wrote:

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dont take years of child molestation out on me sir...just becuase daddy stuck his peepee up ur behind too many times for you to believe in a God doesnt me there isnt one.
but dont wory, satan uses vasaline.

Wow, typical christian @ss hole, too illiterate to argue your point (what are you in kindergarten? or maybe you were home schooled, either way you abuse of the English language is atrocious.) so you resort to unsubstantiated personal attacks. Seems to me you might have some buried memories that need exploring, maybe of a priest or preacher? Seek help you poor deluded fool.

[suzzz]

Just make you own comments and move on. or does everyone like to argue. He said she said, grow up!! everyone has their opinon so let it be.

[newanarchy]

IXWR3CKXI wrote:

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first off, i think its funny that YOU think your use of bad grammar can be used to diss another persons use of bad grammar.
second, MR bootleg Dr. Phil, where did i say i was a christian???
I said there is a God...wooohooo!
that narrows me down to what? 1,000 different religions?
i think you need to go and crawl back into mommys lap, stick her nipple in your mouth, and watch some Sesame Street...

Grow up, until then you're beneath my notice.

[vincent whitebear]

Joe wrote:

GOD hates you all and will smite all you sinners especially you vincent whitebear. Repent, only child molesting presets will survive, they are gods chosen ones.

You are STUPID!!! and you need HELP and you can't spell. gethelp, go to school, and try church too.,

God Bless You JOE