Vatican unimpressed with Avatar's 'worship' of nature

The Vatican newspaper and radio station has criticised James Cameron’s 3-D blockbuster 'Avatar' for flirting with the idea that worship of nature can replace religion – a notion the Pope warned against.

The Vatican newspaper and radio station has criticised James Cameron’s 3-D blockbuster 'Avatar' for flirting with the idea that worship of nature can replace religion – a notion the Pope warned against.

They call the film a simplistic tale, despite its awe-inspiring special effects.

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