Posted on 06/06/2014 5:49:10 PM PDT by windcliff
As sparring partners go, a Hollywood actress and an evolutionary biologist would not appear to be a natural fit.
However, Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie, 39, and controversial scientist Professor Richard Dawkins, 73, have found themselves inadvertently at loggerheads over whether children should be allowed to read fairytales.
Miss Jolie, who plays an evil fairy godmother in her latest film Maleficent – a spin on the classic story of Sleeping Beauty – said fairytales play an important role in how she raises her six children, using ‘a little magic’ to impart important moral lessons.
The other day, one of the kids lost a tooth and I talked about the tooth fairy. Half of them are old enough to think: “What are you talking about,” yet they’re still not sure there isn’t something.
‘And I’m not lying to them. I say, “I really can’t tell you. I don’t really know. Mothers are sworn to secrecy.”
‘Kids grow up fast enough these days, so let’s allow them to have a little bit of childhood for as long as they can.
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You stated that the st. was “more imaginary than Godric Gryffindor”, implying you do not believe he ever existed. Please tell us who was the bishop of Myra during this period if he wasn’t.
And you could also use the same type of logic to deny Jesus ever existed (as certain skeptics do) because he was written about some time after. Oral traditions are not to be confused with lies.
Agreed, saw it tonight & she was great. Heard that they wrote the script, planned the film with her in mind for the role.
She didnt disappoint..
That this is considered news depresses me.
But she will teach them about allah
> Jolie, who plays an evil fairy godmother in her latest film Maleficent – a spin on the classic story of Sleeping Beauty – said fairytales play an important role in how she raises her six children, using ‘a little magic’ to impart important moral lessons.
A little magical thinking, maybe. ;’) Thanks windcliff.
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