'His Dark Materials' trilogy

[dave_c]

Is author Philip Pullman promoting Atheism to Kids?

And will the film version take out the religious elements to the story (if the rumours are true)?

[LeMarchand]

I don't think that he's promoting atheism (particularly as "God" exists in the books), but is suggesting that organised religion isn't necessarily a good thing.

As for the movie/s, I have read that the anti-religious stuff will be severely cut/made more obscure. Personally, it seems a bit of a waste of time, as the books are already villified by certain sections of the US populace, who will discourage viewing of the film whatever they do. AFAIK the project has been delayed by original director Chris Weitz' departure from that role, as he felt that he was not sufficiently experienced to handle such a huge project.

[simms]

Having read the trilogy (have you, Dave_c?) I would say that the author is urging the reader to think and use moral / ethical reasoning to make decisions........not to follow any dogma unquestioningly. If that is atheism then it can only be a good thing.