And you thought the ruckus over "The Golden Compass" was silly . . .
If only I could get folks this riled up about my novel. I'm sure these little groups would find just as much - if not more - to offend them. Ah, well . . .
"Doctor Who" slammed by Christian groups
Friday, December 21 2007, 10:25 GMT
By Kimberley Dadds
"Doctor Who" has been criticized by Christian groups for insinuating that the Time Lord is a second Messiah.
The special Christmas Day episode of the show, which features Kylie Minogue, was accused of subverting religious iconography.
In 'Voyage of the Damned' The Doctor, played by David Tennant, saves a ship from a meteorite storm and persuades the passengers of his magical powers.
Writer Russell T Davies defended the use of the imagery in the episode, saying: "The series lends itself to religious iconography because the Doctor is a proper saviour. He saves the world through the power of his mind and passion."
But group Christian Voice insisted that the Doctor is nothing like a Messiah. Director of the organization, Stephen Green, said: "The Doctor would have to do a lot more than the usual prancing around to be a messiah. He has to save people from their sins."
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