[Sportsfan54]

While it is no doubt his intention from what I've read... I think he's actually on the record as saying that as well. I doubt strongly that this movie will influence even one soul to believe so. Its a movie about polar bears fighting through CGI graphics... lol

I think a better target would be the Da Vinci Code, if one were to make a more successful case. However, once again, its a work of fiction.... and isn't portrayed as the truth.

Unlike the Da Vince Code, this is a film that will be more attractive to CHILDREN. The three novels for children were written in response to C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia" in which Lewis's intentions were to teach children christian principles. Although the director of this "first' film (for it is intended that at least 2 more will follow), has watered down some of the contraversial religious material. He has promised to keep more to the original content in the next ones. The third novel by Pullman has the children eventually killing God. Unlike C.S. Lewis who is one of the greatest christian authors, Pullman's intentions are to promote athieism. And he is starting with the most influencial group, our children. While the film alone will probably not be the sole source of influence that converts, it is a step in the wrong direction for young and tender minds!