Cast Religion

[Special_K]

Hey...

I was just curious about the (cast) children’s religious beliefs?

I thought maybe since they are all English they might be Church of England (Episcopal) or Catholic. Also, maybe some sort of Protestant denomination.

Can anyone help? I am just curious!?

Thanks!

[Impreza]

Honestly i have no idea on this matter.

[Rache_san]

I've been wondering that myself....

[Stephosaurous]

Tee hee!! i find it funny that just because they're English they're gunna be catholic or something!! he he... well i havn't heard anything about them being devoutly religious...i think they live in the south (near me YAY), but that doesn't actually make any difference soo.. maybe just plain old christian go to church on sundays type thing?? or maybe just nothing?!

[ducks_1234]

interesting topic..........

[Special_K]

Tee hee!! i find it funny that just because they're English they're gunna be catholic or something!! he he... well i havn't heard anything about them being devoutly religious...i think they live in the south (near me YAY), but that doesn't actually make any difference soo.. maybe just plain old christian go to church on sundays type thing?? or maybe just nothing?!

I didn't mean to generalize all of the UK...I was just trying to narrow it down a little..lol

[waterhogboy]

I don't want to be presumptuous, but I would guess that none of them would be religious, or at least would only be religious in the sense that they call themself Christian and go to church from time to time. Its very rare to find Christians in England, so it would surprise me if they were. You never know though!??!

Hey, stephosaurus - why are you in a bath!?!? Are you dirty? :D Nah I'm just kidding. I've got a friend moving down there soon.

[~Rogue~]

Someone thought Skandar might be Jewish for some reason.

[♣Teh Deviant♣]

Someone thought Skandar might be Jewish for some reason.

Well, his mother is Syrian, so maybe Muslim? :confused:
What religion do they practise in Syria?

Sofia

[waterhogboy]

I heard Georgies dad is Scottish so maybe she practices Druidism!?!? :confused:

[Charn_Tim]

Its very rare to find Christians in England, so it would surprise me if they were. You never know though!??!
Um, not to be rude or anything, but I find this statement to be somewhat of a harsh and inaccurate indictment on the spiritual life in England. Granted I'm no expert on the social and spiritual life of England either, but I'm not sure why you would say this without giving substantial evidence to support this claim. Just my 2 cents :).

Getting back to the topic of the thread, I don't know about the other kids, but this link (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0691600/bio) gives some information about Anna Popplewell, and it mentions that she is a member of St. Bride's church in London and that her mother was a churchwarden. But that's all I know about it for now...

[waterhogboy]

Sorry - you're right. I wouldn't know anything about religion in Britain!

[Gryphon]

hey, Charn Tim, if you dont know something about an area and someone from that area claims something, itd be smart to remember not to argue with them. Maybe you guys should stop agruing and get back to the question that is posed.

[waterhogboy]

LOL - sorry Gryph. *Hangs head in shame*

Interesting point about Anna, good evidence that she may have some religious connection. Tell you what, if I bump into our Georgie on't bus I'll make sure I ask her.

[Stephosaurous]

Hey did waterhogboy just call me dirty??!! Yeh well i love Bath - great shopping and it's not too far from Bristol which is also great if not a bit chavvy!! Oh and im only like 1/2 an hour from Will, so there!! Apparently he like drinking tea in front of an open fireplace which is exactly what we do down here!! so there.......tell your friend thats moving here that Bath is cool and nobody is dirty..

[Stephosaurous]

oh yeah religion.....well i don't reckon any of them are devoutly religious or we probably would have heard something about it....and i definitely don't think that Georgie is a druid! :(

[~Rogue~]

Hahaha so are you saying all Scottish people are Druids?

[waterhogboy]

LOL!! No, I just thought it was funny people saying Skandar must be Muslim cos his mum's from Syria.

Twas only jokin Stepho - we made fun of my friend telling her she was only off to Bath cos she was dirty. Oh my - we're so hilarious!! :rolleyes:

[Narborg]

Some people, sterotypes, not good
No idea about there relgions

[dazzascfc]

I know that Anna attends St Brides Church in London, i dont know if that shows how religious she is or not, she might do it for religious reasons or it could just be a family thing.

England is mainly a protestant country, although there are a lot of catholics as well, i think that its very likely that all four are either protestant or catholic, they dont come across as very religious people though.

I think that if they were very religious then they would have commented more on the religious aspects in the film, but they havent really said that much about it, Anna has only said that if you are looking for it then you will see it, if you arent then you wont.

[shmeepie]

i have a feeling that will and anna aren't devoutly religious, or even religious at all, because in some interviews they've used god's name in vain, if you know what i mean

[SkAndEr_FaN_91]

Well considering Skandar is the great great great grandson of Charles Darwin he might not be religious, though his mother could be different also I know there are people who are religious but believe in evolution as well as being relgious so I dunno he could very well be religious .

[underthefryingpan]

i had the impression that most of england isn't very catholic. or at least not devout. and some other european countries.

alot of christians use the lord's name in vain. sadly enough, but its true.

[NkandSKforever]

yeah cuz I've got a friend who goes to church and is in this after school christian club at my school yet she uses god's name in vain. it is sad.

[Lord Rhoop]

It's very possible that any one of the four Pevensie children actors could possibly be Anglicain. The Anglicain church is one of the more attended in England. Ireland is what some may be thinking of when they say that England is Chatholic, Ireland is a very strong Chatholic country. But like some one had mentioned before, Anna possibly attends the St. Bribes church of London because her mother is a churchwarden there. After doing a little research, it looks as if the St.Bribes church is, as many are, an anglicain church. I could be wrong but this is what I have read and found.

[EveningStar]

As for low church attendance, alas, that is one European generalization that has some truth behind it. Remember the old joke about the rats that used to infest Canterbury Cathedral? Nothing they did could get rid of the rats until the Archbishop got the great idea of adding them to the Church rolls, thus ensuring they only showed up at Christmas and Easter... :D

Catholicism in England got a nasty knock when it was outlawed officially for centuries, and the first couple of centuries was a shooting war. Catholic priests would have to hide in "priest holes" built into manor houses where services would be held in privy, and at a pre-arranged signal people would literally vanish into the woodwork, Mass kits, paraments, crucifixes, prayerbooks and all. It wasn't until the 19th century that it became legal to openly admit being Catholic, though the laws were not strictly enforced for quite some time prior.

[skandar_hh10]

Well considering Skandar is the great great great grandson of Charles Darwin he might not be religious, though his mother could be different also I know there are people who are religious but believe in evolution as well as being relgious so I dunno he could very well be religious .

I haven't done any reaschearch, but I agree w/ you. I know that his dad is an author & I think :confused: that he has written some books about Darwin or something like that.

[DeplorableWord]

i have a feeling that will and anna aren't devoutly religious, or even religious at all, because in some interviews they've used god's name in vain, if you know what i mean

I don't want to be mean, or anything, but I don't think that you should base your view on someone's religious state by if the people are using the Lord's name in vain or not... yes, it's wrong, but it's not a legitimate reason to think that someone is very religious or not! :o

[waterhogboy]

As for low church attendance, alas, that is one European generalization that has some truth behind it. Remember the old joke about the rats that used to infest Canterbury Cathedral? Nothing they did could get rid of the rats until the Archbishop got the great idea of adding them to the Church rolls, thus ensuring they only showed up at Christmas and Easter... :D

Catholicism in England got a nasty knock when it was outlawed officially for centuries, and the first couple of centuries was a shooting war. Catholic priests would have to hide in "priest holes" built into manor houses where services would be held in privy, and at a pre-arranged signal people would literally vanish into the woodwork, Mass kits, paraments, crucifixes, prayerbooks and all. It wasn't until the 19th century that it became legal to openly admit being Catholic, though the laws were not strictly enforced for quite some time prior.

I've seen one of them!! Theres a village north of Leeds called Ripley and it has a castle which I LOVED going to when I was mini. In the dining room the tour guide opens a wall panel and theres a little hole, and apparently someone important (cant remember who) hid there while Oliver Cromwell came round looking for people.

I don't want to be mean, or anything, but I don't think that you should base your view on someone's religious state by if the people are using the Lord's name in vain or not... yes, it's wrong, but it's not a legitimate reason to think that someone is very religious or not!

Thats true, bit then in the same way, you shouldn't base your view on someone's religious state by whether they go to church or not. Only God knows the true heart of a Christian - or someone who claims to be a Christian.

[Impreza]

LOL!! No, I just thought it was funny people saying Skandar must be Muslim cos his mum's from Syria.

Twas only jokin Stepho - we made fun of my friend telling her she was only off to Bath cos she was dirty. Oh my - we're so hilarious!! :rolleyes:

There's a possibility that her mum is/was a muslim since she was a Syrian where majority there are Muslims. U see, Skandar comes from the actual arabic word known as Iskandar who was a great ruler back then known to the West as Alexander thus given the name Alexander the Great.

So...given the name Skandar is a kingly name which suit him to act as King Edmund the Just.

Anyway, i think these topic shouldn't be discuss seriously because anything that sounds offences to the cast members can be taken legal action under libel defamation. So watch your words people.

[killer_dwarf]

yeh i do have to say though there are a lot of fake christians around the place in england (prob other places too, though i wldn't know) there are some great ones too! Anyoune heard of SoulSurvivor! In our church we frequently have miracles & there are a whole load of people on fire for god i think we could be in for a bit of a revival actually!! So there (only jokin lol - but not bout revival).

Anyone live near Hamphsire? soz i know that's a bit off topic but i wld like to know

[underthefryingpan]

how is it offensive to be a certain religion? or in court, anyway?

i'd lsure ike to know if james mcavoy goes to church/what church.

[waterhogboy]

yeh i do have to say though there are a lot of fake christians around the place in england (prob other places too, though i wldn't know) there are some great ones too! Anyoune heard of SoulSurvivor! In our church we frequently have miracles & there are a whole load of people on fire for god i think we could be in for a bit of a revival actually!! So there (only jokin lol - but not bout revival).

Anyone live near Hamphsire? soz i know that's a bit off topic but i wld like to know

hey!! I no soul survivor, my sis goes sometimes, but ive never been. Girl called Pratterson lives in Basingstoke, but she rarely comes on.

[Phils Girl]

Very interesting question I'll look it up

[Saruman]

It would be a difficult thing to learn the minds of the cast and crew of the Chronicles of Narnia. But I have read some personal quotes by Tilda Swinton on her thoughts and views, and you can find them here (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842770/bio).

[TexanRose]

Scotsmen have not practiced the celtic religion for century I live in America (but,my family is Scottish) and I know that much

[**LUCKY**DUCKY**]

i was reading in a interveiw with skandar and he said that he was an atheist by im not sure i hope hes not

[~Rogue~]

i was reading in a interveiw with skandar and he said that he was an atheist by im not sure i hope hes not

Well he is. It's been heard from the horses mouth within the last week.

[Prince]

Rogue Its been ages "heard those lines" and I miss chloe and sofi I never catch them on.. oh I hope skandar values the symbolism of the great Novel of C>S Lewis..

[~Rogue~]

Chloe is on now I think. I think Skandar is aware of the books Christian merits but as a person, they do not hold the same significance for him as they do for some of you.

Sofia is in a clinic in Arizona being treated for her various eating disorders.

[Prince]

I pity sofia isn't she was just at the hospital 2 weeks ago??..........
but isn't c.c lewis really wrote it with significance and not just what we think

[HawAiiN_swTY2124]

I know it is off topic but does anyone when the extended edition comes out?

[lushsista]

At the end of this year I think but I'm not 100% sure.

[onlymystory]

the extended edition is out I thought. It should be the two disc edition. Unless I just have that one and will have another one later that I have to buy.

[writinghorses]

Personally, I find LWW to be more of a WWII allegory than a religious one. I agree with Tilda, people can find religious inferences in anything they want to see one in. On the subject of Skandar, I think what he probably means by 'atheist' is more of an agnostic feeling. He's really too young to understand the difference completely, give him a few years. Besides, who cares, it doesn't change the fact that everyone involved with the film understood what they were doing and told a story which is very true to Lewis' work.

[Saruman]

Personally, I find LWW to be more of a WWII allegory than a religious one. I agree with Tilda, people can find religious inferences in anything they want to see one in.

Tilda is absolutely correct. You can take just about anything and make a mountain out of it as it suits you; then again, you can also learn of the author's full intent and purpose for his story, and C.S. Lewis has made his intent very clear in writing LWW. Though war may have helped to influence the story (as much as mythology and fantasy did), what yet spilled out onto the pages was the beautiful message when God, in the form of a Man, gave Himself up as a sacrifice in the stead of sinners, and rose again from the dead three days later. It touches my heart to see that this message of love can be written so clearly and easily understood even in a story for children.

[Lookintoforever]

Tilda is absolutely correct. You can take just about anything and make a mountain out of it as it suits you; then again, you can also learn of the author's full intent and purpose for his story, and C.S. Lewis has made his intent very clear in writing LWW. Though war may have helped to influence the story (as much as mythology and fantasy did), what yet spilled out onto the pages was the beautiful message when God, in the form of a Man, gave Himself up as a sacrifice in the stead of sinners, and rose again from the dead three days later. It touches my heart to see that this message of love can be written so clearly and easily understood even in a story for children.
yup..excellent point...
I love the way the books were written...the messege is really clear.

[Melwyn]

No idea about the religions of the cast... I know that CS Lewis was a christian, the books are highly symbollic too... and the movie was very true to the books.

There was a lot of issues over religions in Britain too, I'm personally not from Britain, I'm from Canada, but just like every country, I'm sure that Britain has many many different types of religions. I plan on attending a christian bible college in England. I'm sure it's a diverse country.

[Queen~Krista~the~Merciful]

why does it matter :rolleyes:

[Kayliyana]

Who cares what religion anybody is? It's being a good person that's really important. :( Besides, its totally normal for teenagers to be atheist or agnostic. Especially if they have been raised Christian and have gone to mass every Sunday of their lives, and not had a clue what they were actually supposed to be doing there!! :rolleyes:

[Moseleyfreak]

London is full of Christians. so Ann is probibly one too. Posibly William to.

[waterhogboy]

London is full of Christians. so Ann is probibly one too. Posibly William to.

Is it? It wasnt the last time I looked!!!

[Moseleyfreak]

around where I live it is. and the are a ton of churchs every where.

[live4aslan11]

Chloe is on now I think. I think Skandar is aware of the books Christian merits but as a person, they do not hold the same significance for him as they do for some of you.

Sofia is in a clinic in Arizona being treated for her various eating disorders.

who is Sofia? People have been talking about her and I really have no clue who she is... Is She the older Susan or something?

[Lucy_QueenofNarnia]

who is Sofia? People have been talking about her and I really have no clue who she is... Is She the older Susan or something?

she is a member on this site.

[Lil'Narnia Freak]

I heard in another thread they were talking about skandar and they said a religion that started with an A but i dont remember and they said thats a person who deosnt have a god.

[Kate12whisper13]

Skandar is an Athiest, Athiest is a non-beleiver!

[NarniaFan4eva]

Yeah, Skandar is Athiest (like me) and Athiest people do not belive in god or any of that stuff, William is Cristian ... or Cathlic ... the one that believes in god and jesus, Anna i think may be like William and i am not sure about Georgie.

[jesus_narnia_freak7]

well i read in the iterveiw with will that he was christian, but the fact that he said i think makes me think not really

[the freak sisters]

I don't want to be mean, or anything, but I don't think that you should base your view on someone's religious state by if the people are using the Lord's name in vain or not... yes, it's wrong, but it's not a legitimate reason to think that someone is very religious or not! :o

Ya know I agree with ya!! Sometimes ppl just slip and so yeah that dosnt mean theyre not religeous.

In one of Wills interveiws Will said he goes to some kind of church or other thats not very relegeous but still has religeon in it. Anna goes to ummmmm some kinda church! I forgot what it was called!!! Her moms a churchwarden or something though!Skander i know is not very religeos but has different belifes than Christians do.

Im not sure about Georgie though!! Sorry!!

[-Princess of the Bow-]

i think william said in an interview that he was a christian. but the way he said it, ( "i believe there is a God but i'm not verry religious, urm... probably Christian." ) i don't think he really is a Christian. and stephosaurous, i am a Christian, and church is not boring, Christians are not boring, and nohting is wrong in being a Christian.

[jesus_narnia_freak7]

i think william said in an interview that he was a christian. but the way he said it, ( "i believe there is a God but i'm not verry religious, urm... probably Christian." ) i don't think he really is a Christian. and stephosaurous, i am a Christian, and church is not boring, Christians are not boring, and nohting is wrong in being a Christian.
GO YOU!!!!!

[AslansCountryBound!!!]

I was reading and doing some research, and according to what i found, William is (or he thinks he is, but not very religious) Christianity
Skandar is an athiest
Anna is Cathlic or Lutheran
I hope this helps... :)

[~*Brittish Girlz*~]

hi, well i no that will is a christian, he said it in rouges interview. And for all the comments on what kinds of christian churches there are in britan, its reli not wroth wonderin about. I go to a church, i have done since before i can remember and i don't know what type of church it is. I reli don't see the point of all these differenttypes as long as you beleive in God thats all that matters to me!!!

luv
curlz
XXXX

[Aslan's Beloved Daughter]

well yeah but.....ohhh nevermind i dont want to start a fight. i'm not that kind of person ;)
anyways, yeah that info is a lot of help AslansCountryBound!!!
thanks! :)

[the freak sisters]

i think william said in an interview that he was a christian. but the way he said it, ( "i believe there is a God but i'm not verry religious, urm... probably Christian." ) i don't think he really is a Christian. and stephosaurous, i am a Christian, and church is not boring, Christians are not boring, and nohting is wrong in being a Christian.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!!

[ramandu's_daughter]

Skandar is an atheist... :( I'm episcopalian.
Correction of earlier post by someone else: The Anglican Church is the church of England and Episcopal is the American form of Anglican. Revolutionists wanted freedom of religion but many still liked the beliefs and stuff of the Anglican church, so George Washington and the others formed a church like that, and since they had just fought with the British, they had to get a Scottish priest to ordain the American one.
Boring, I know, but if I hadn't paid attention in Confirmation Class I would have never gotten confirmed. At least I know what I'm talking about.... :confused:

[anna fan for life]

I know from a letter to and from Anna and she is Cathlic

[Rock4Life]

I know from a letter to and from Anna and she is Cathlic
a personal letter or one that was published?

[The Teacup]

i think william said in an interview that he was a christian. but the way he said it, ( "i believe there is a God but i'm not verry religious, urm... probably Christian." ) i don't think he really is a Christian. and stephosaurous, i am a Christian, and church is not boring, Christians are not boring, and nohting is wrong in being a Christian.
i agree, why is it that everyone always thinks just because someone's a christian they are automatically boring? @___@ so stereotypical

i only knwo for facts about Skandar and William. i havent a clue as to what Georgie is.