Category Archives: Religion
Pullman thinks Archbishop has been seeing things
June 1, 2009
Philip Pullman has responded to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s recent comments about the His Dark Materials trilogy, saying he must have “very good eyesight” to see traces of God in his work. “I am an atheist because I do not … Continue reading
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Archbishop of Canterbury: Pullman helps people understand theology
June 1, 2009
Citing Philip Pullman as one of his favourite modern writers, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams said he liked his work because it took the church “seriously” at a time when theology was “drifting out” of mainstream thought. “[Pullman] takes … Continue reading
Pullman interview and comments on a new book in Yorkshire Post
June 1, 2009
The Yorkshire Post features an interview with Philip Pullman, in which he discusses writing His Dark Materials, religious controversy, and his latest work, a retelling of the story of Jesus: “I’m fascinated by theology. The book I’m writing at the … Continue reading
Pullman interviewed in the Scotsman
May 23, 2009
Philip Pullman is interviewed in the Scotsman, commenting primarily on Off by Heart, but also discussing his personal life, atheism, fan mail and the His Dark Materials films. “If the studios don’t make the next two films, I might do … Continue reading
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Why can’t the BBC understand that we are STILL a Christian country?
May 23, 2009
Stephen Glover wonders “why the BBC can’t understand that we are STILL a Christian country” in an article in the Daily Mail, writing “At every possible opportunity it will wheel forward one of those professional atheists who are not happy … Continue reading
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