[LM_NET] TAR - Help w/challenge of Golden Compass

[Nancy Edwards <nanc5128@YAHOO.COM>]

Dear LM_Netters

I teach in a Catholic school. One of our parents has challenged The Golden Compass 
and wants it and the rest of the series removed from the library. I have started 
proceedings for the process, but would like your help in answering the comments 
that the author is an "athiest" and that the book have an anti-religtion / 
Christian message.

Before this happened I had discussed the book w/ my principal and assured her that 
of all  my former students that had read the book, as well as myself and my 
daughter... none had commented on any anti-religion themes NOR have any of them 
become athiest - at least as a result of reading this book!

Any assistance you can provide is very welcome. I want to make sure this book stays 
in our library.

Nancy Edwards
Teacher-Librarian
St. Matthew School
www.stmattschool.org
nanc5128@yahoo.com


Nancy Edwards
 Teacher - Librarian
  St. Matthew School
  1230 N.E. 127th
  Seattle, WA 98125
  nedwards@stmatthewseattle
  www.stmattschool.org    
 

       
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