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Tuesday, December 4, 2007 12:00 AM

A moral "Compass"

Far from exposing children to "the demonic," as some Catholics claim, "The Golden Compass" celebrates independent thinking. As a Catholic, I hope my daughter will see it.
By Mary Elizabeth Williams

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  • Monday, December 3, 2007 07:42 PM

    Stuffed

    Which would caused Pullman the most trouble?

    1--Writing novels attacking religion in general and Roman Catholocism in particular?

    2--Or naming a stuffed animal toy John Paul?

    —Carl Dietrich Read Carl Dietrich's other letters

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