Am I the only one who knows nothing about The Divinci code?

[Toby'sFriend]

The novel has also inspired several tour groups like Da Vinci Code tours, and companies like Ravenchase Adventures to create Da Vinci code like races and adventures using codes, ciphers, actors and gadgets.

that would be so much fun.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Cool! Just curious- what denomination?

Baptist (note: not Southern Baptist)

 

[declansdad]

Where do I say that?

I reiterate I dont recall one reputable Christian group who are saying go see this movie and not upset with the treatment of Jesus/ Christian depicted in this book/ movie. Regardless if fact or fiction it is an attack on Christians and I dont like it. Yes, so I wont waste my time reading the book or see the movie.

You are saying that you have not heard of one reputable christian group saying good things about this novel. Yet there have been numerous people on this thread and on many others that have said that they are christians and liked the book. So what it seems that you are saying is that these people are not respectable christians.

If you have not read the book, your opinion is your opinion but not an informed one.

 

[hiwaygal]

I have read the book...and plan on seeing the movie.

IMO, the story IN NO WAY puts Christianity in a "bad light". It does not question the miracles of Jesus or his message. It DOES however, question the objectives/role of the Catholic Church throughout much of history.

Many fictional accounts "read" like the truth...I'd like to think most people can tell the difference.

 

[MzDiz]

That is right

Know enough about it to know dont waste my time

How can you drive with those blinders on?

 

[Christine]

I have read the book...and plan on seeing the movie.

IMO, the story IN NO WAY puts Christianity in a "bad light". It does not question the miracles of Jesus or his message. It DOES however, question the objectives/role of the Catholic Church throughout much of history.

Many fictional accounts "read" like the truth...I'd like to think most people can tell the difference.

THANK YOU hiwaygal. I think I tried to say this a few pages back. I swear, the people who say it puts Christianity in a bad light either have not read the book are they are trying to play mind control games with their flock of sheep so that they don't read the book...period. It does not even cast a shadow of doubt on Christianty or that Jesus existed. It definitely questions the Catholic Church's motives throughout history and how they may have distorted facts to control the population at that time--which is something everyone has done throughout history for many reasons.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

You know, this reminds me when "Million Dollar Baby" came out. There was a huge outrage about it, and some people made good sense. But I belonged to a spinal cord injury message board at the time, and the group was really saying how awful the movie was, and I joined in. The only catch was no one had seen it, including me. They were just repeating things they had heard about the movie and forming an opinion. I rented the movie a few months ago. At the end, I looked at my husband and said, "THIS was what all the fuss was about?! What a great movie!!"

I have just heard about the DaVinci Code and plan to read it someday. I am a Christian and understand it is fiction. I don't understand how people can raise a stink over something they have never read/never seen.

 

[Disney Doll]

I have read the book...and plan on seeing the movie.

IMO, the story IN NO WAY puts Christianity in a "bad light". It does not question the miracles of Jesus or his message. It DOES however, question the objectives/role of the Catholic Church throughout much of history.

Many fictional accounts "read" like the truth...I'd like to think most people can tell the difference.

I agree with some of what you say, and I disagree with some.

The book does question some of the motives of the Catholic Church througout history, and with good reason. We all know that there have been times in the history Catholic Church when the humans running it have behaved in a less-than-admirable fashion, both in the more ancient times and in modern times as well. As a Catholic, I try to keep in mind the "human factor" vs. the "God factor" when looking at my religion. The book does not minimize Jesus' role, message or abilities. It speculates about Him being married, which really wouldn't faze me...he was God in human form, and as a human, it would stand to reason that he might find someone he wished to love and marry.

As far as most people being able to tell the difference between truth and fiction...well, I think you give a lot of people a lot of credit. We DISers tend to be an intelligent, insightful group...that is not necessarily how the rest of the world works, and there are folks who will believe that because Dan Brown wrote it, it must be true.

 

[JoyG]

I wasn't planning on reading the story, but then my church started a series based on the book The Davinci Deception by Lutzer.

I read TDC to have some background knowledge of what Lutzer was talking about (although my church didn't recommend reading the book).

I thought the beginning was interesting fiction, murder mystery...

But by the middle I was just rolling my eyes b/c it seemed like Dan Brown was trying to push an agenda instead of telling the story...he went way over the top throwing in conspiricies and connections...

It bothered me that Brown implied that Jesus wasn't divine...through the words of character Teabing (sp?).

Dan Brown's facts about Constantine and early church history are wrong and I am happy that our church started this study b/c I've been able to arm myself with facts to defend my faith.

There are people who read TDC and come away thinking...I know it's fiction, but maybe it's true...and the reality is it's not.

 

[roseprincess]

My church (I go to a community non-denominational megachurch) is doing a 4-week series on the Divinci Code. The pastors at my church feel it is best to
explain head-on about the book itself and talk about the facts of Christianity(the Bible) vs. the fiction (the Divinci Code book).
Couple of our pastors have read the Divinci Code book and one of the pastors researched how Dan Brown got the info for his book, the secret Divinci society, etc. It was very interesting to get the background info of where this book started.
I have not personally read the book,not sure if I am planning on reading it or to see the movie. The pastors at our church have relayed the message that if you have read the book, that it is a fictional read, not fact.

 

[DISUNC]

I am a bit suprised that no one on THESE BOARDS brought up that Walt Disney was a reported member of the Priory of Sion! And that he put many clues in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!"

Maybe there is a secret agenda to all those Hidden Mickeys?

 

[hiwaygal]

I agree with some of what you say, and I disagree with some.

The book does question some of the motives of the Catholic Church througout history, and with good reason. We all know that there have been times in the history Catholic Church when the humans running it have behaved in a less-than-admirable fashion, both in the more ancient times and in modern times as well. As a Catholic, I try to keep in mind the "human factor" vs. the "God factor" when looking at my religion. The book does not minimize Jesus' role, message or abilities. It speculates about Him being married, which really wouldn't faze me...he was God in human form, and as a human, it would stand to reason that he might find someone he wished to love and marry.

As far as most people being able to tell the difference between truth and fiction...well, I think you give a lot of people a lot of credit. We DISers tend to be an intelligent, insightful group...that is not necessarily how the rest of the world works, and there are folks who will believe that because Dan Brown wrote it, it must be true.

I think we agree much more than you know!

 

[DisneyGerry]

How can you drive with those blinders on?

Because I dont want to waste my time or money on this movie?

Because reputable people in my Church have said dont waste your time?

 

[rie'smom]

Because I dont want to waste my time or money on this movie?

Because reputable people in my Church have said dont waste your time?[/QUOTE

Gerry, you are wasting your time. There are people who will never understand that there is a depth to your faith. Some are afraid to ever let themselves reach into their soul because they may fear an emptiness. You are fortunate and brave to fight for your beliefs but, as you can see, your beliefs are not the same as everyone elses and you are beating your head against a brick wall. Let it go.

 

[TheBellhop]

EWTN. Does anyone have some kind of thing that would hold the puke that I could spew all over about that network? You want to talk about brainwashing, all you need to do is hold a conversation about that channel.

 

[declansdad]

Because I dont want to waste my time or money on this movie?

Because reputable people in my Church have said dont waste your time?

Would you do everything these reputable people tell you to do?

 

[Just2554]

IMHO, people *should* be skeptical of the "church". Religious authorities have lied to people in the past, admitted that they lied, and are probably lying about something else right now. To believe otherwise is simply naive.
Religious organizations are, after all, a creation of man.
If you have faith, then this book will not shake it. It may make you think, it may make you wonder, but it will not separate you from your god.

I agree with this statement. What is there to say that the events spoken about in the Bible are any more true than the events talked about in the DaVinci Code? Both are books, created by man. Religious history is just as subjective as any other history. If you weren't there, then you will never know the truth, and that's all there is to it.

All religion is based on personal belief. My problem is when those who believe strongly try to FORCE others to believe. Have faith in what you want to have faith in. Believe what you want to believe and leave well enough alone. And if someone wants to take in a movie, meant for entertainment, by all means, no one has a right to protest it because of religious subject matter. If you really have faith in your God, that should be enough for you and it shouldn't matter what others think.

 

[KathyTX]

Just a friendly reminder: We have lots of different beliefs and faiths here, and lots of different tastes in entertainment.

Someone who has different views from yours still has a valid viewpoint.

Please keep the discussion respectful so we can keep this thread going.

 

[DisneyGerry]

EWTN. Does anyone have some kind of thing that would hold the puke that I could spew all over about that network? You want to talk about brainwashing, all you need to do is hold a conversation about that channel.

Why because it is true and faithful to the authority in Rome?

 

[DisneyGerry]

Would you do everything these reputable people tell you to do?

Dont recall saying that

Just not happy about a blasphemous attack on Jesus and the Church.

Why would I care to read/ hear more negative junk about someone I care deeply about?

Id feel the same if one of my favorite places in the world: WDW was under some negative attack.

Not my place to say see this movie or not but not happy with the seemingly continuing attacks upon Christianity. Nor do I want to be the apologetic for this topic