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<\/a>by <\/strong><\/strong>Kjos Ministries\u00a0<\/strong>
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\nThe movie, “The Golden Compass,” heralds a mysterious “compass,” but this is no ordinary navigational guide. Instead, it’s a divination device — an alethiometer — energized by tiny, conscious “Dust” particles. Though usually invisible, these Dust particles can be sensed by the story’s more psychically attuned characters. So when 12-year-old heroine Lyra seeks guidance through her treasured “truth measure,” she invokes swirling masses of shimmering Dust that communicate the “true” answers needed for the battles ahead.<\/p>\n

Naturally, those answers affirm the occult worldview that author Philip Pullman promotes. And unlike most of the mystical thrills that children learn to crave these days, this complex tale incorporates an enticing form of pseudo-science that is already being reinforced through public education from elementary through graduate school.<\/p>\n

But why worry? Everyone knows it’s just fantasy, don’t they?<\/p>\n

It doesn’t matter. While they may know the difference between fact and fantasy, they are likely to respond to the message with feelings rather than intellect. Most viewers simply let their minds flow with the story. Bypassing any discernment, the movie then plants unforgettable images and suggestion in their hearts and minds.<\/p>\n

The results are devastating to Christian faith. Captivating glimpses of divination, magic, wise witches, and cute talking daemons (pronounced demons) make the occult world seem increasingly familiar and normal — even acceptable and good. But God warns us: “…do not be conformed to this world…. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Rom. 12:2, 9 Click here to read the rest of this article.<\/a><\/p>\n

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