The Christian Post reports the Church of Scotland had rejected the call to boycott The Golden Compass, instead describing the story as a hagiography, ‘The Church of Scotland said she is “one of the powerless who turns out to be a saint, and so the film is an invitation to dialogue on human purpose and destiny, the abuse of power, the making of choices and the meaning of life.”‘ The Church will instead release a leaflet accompanying the release, hoping that it will help stimulate discussion among and engage young people in its congregations in a way they can relate. Read more.

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