'The Golden Compass' - another ferocious attack on Christianity in general and the Catholic Church in particular

'The Golden Compass' is a US$150 million special effects-heavy fantasy opening this coming Friday in America, just in time for the busy holiday movie season. The film is based on the first book in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy for young adults (grades eight to 10). Much commentary has already been posted on the internet. Here is a sample: