Just read "The Golden Compass"

[Narkos]

and of course loved it. Not sure if this has been discussed before, but in addition to the inherent criticism of Catholic authoritarianism, I saw a lot of parallels to Scientology. The "bridge" to the other universe ("Bridge to Total Freedom"), intercision ("soul cracking") and a couple of other things. Anyone else see those parallels with Scientology doctrine?

[LWolf]

1. I don't know anything about Scientology doctrine, so I can't say.

I did love the book/s, though.

[Glorfindel]

2. I loved all three books, but know nothing of Scientology

n/t

[XemaSab]

3. I think Philip Pullman would be horrified at the comparison

I think probably it's that both Pullman and Hubbard are drawing on archetypal images for their mythology.