when you all read Davinci Code

[pumba]

did it upset your way of thinking into your religion or your practice of your faith........I finished the book last night and it sure upset me and my way of thinking ......any one else

 

[castlegazer]

No, but I am Protestant - not that it matters. But I actually don't care if Jesus had a wife - he's still my Savior. My husband on the other hand will not read it and he finds it extremely offensive.

 

[Cebhfhionn]

I have not read it yet but definitely want to. I love the books that question faith. I have faith that there is a higher power and that Jesus was certainly a great man. His teachings should certainly be followed but I believe that people pick & choose what they should follow and shouldn't follow to their own liking so organized religion isn't for me.

 

[DoeWDW]

It didn't upset me, but it did make me think through my beliefs, which I think is a good thing.

I can understand, though, how it could truly upset people. There are some very controversial ideas in it. Maybe I would have been more upset if I were a member of the Catholic church.

 

[Christine]

Wow, I just can't believe there is still so much fury about this book. I swear it's been two years since I read it.

But, to answer your question, it didn't really change the way I thought. As far as religion, I've always thought that logically there were just too many inaccuracies for me to swallow. Reading that book sort of made it all seem very plausible and believeable. I felt "Ah, finally some honesty." But it was easy for me to feel that way since I was not indoctrinated into a religion as a youngster and made to believe certain things that I would have a hard time shaking.

 

[I_Know_You2!]

It is entirely fictional, so no it didn't bother me.

 

[CRB#33]

Oh pumba, please remember this is a work of fiction! I know you do, but this is why I'm so upset about this book. It messes with people's heads and hearts.

And that is not of God.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

I have read several articles over the years concerning the relationship of Mary Magdelene and Jesus, so the revelation of that supposed fact wasn't earth shattering to me. I have never read anything that proves it to me one way or the other. As far as a lineage, I think that is really pushing the matter.

You really have to keep in mind that the book is fiction and that several key facts have been altered to fit the story.

I did pick up a book in the library last night - Breaking the Da Vinci Code. It should be interesting to read.

 

[Rajah]

Nope.

I found it very interesting, though, and it did raise quite a few questions about Da Vinci, and reawakened an interest in the Grail legend that Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade started for me.

 

[dmadman43]

Originally posted by Toby'sFriend
I have read several articles over the years concerning the relationship of Mary Magdelene and Jesus, so the revelation of that supposed fact wasn't earth shattering to me. I have never read anything that proves it to me one way or the other. As far as a lineage, I think that is really pushing the matter.

You really have to keep in mind that the book is fiction and that several key facts have been altered to fit the story.

I did pick up a book in the library last night - Breaking the Da Vinci Code. It should be interesting to read.

It actually reinforced my beliefs

 

[RadioNate]

No and I'm Catholic too.

Also, nothing was earth shattering to me as I've heard the theories before - that was PART of the Dogma stink when that movie came out.

Aside from the fact that it's a work of fiction, I don't care one way or the other about Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdeline. Being married or not doesn't change my feelings about God, faith or anything.

Actually, if Jesus and Mary WERE married, as a female, it would actually be a positive in my eyes. My biggest "conflict" with my organized religion is the role of woman as I feel we are not viewed as equals. If Jesus DID see Mary as an equal it would probablly stregnthen my faith.

However, these are all ideas I had before reading the DaVinci Code.

 

[KarenC]

Oh my goodness...I agree with Dmadman43!Reading the book reinforced my beliefs.

I am a former Catholic and I have a real problem with the "man-made" aspects of the Catholic faith. Particularly the requirement that priests be men and also be celebate. Women were active disciples of Christ in the early church and it was several hundred years before priests had to be celebate--due to church concerns over priests heirs claiming church property.

We had a speaker at our church talk about what there is historic
basis for in the book and what he believes is fiction. While this speaker did not believe Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married, he thinks that there is ample evidence that she was his closest disciple (the beloved disciple in the book of John) and that she was his "companion". It was a very interesting talk and was well attended.

 

[Crankyshank]

Catholic here and I very much enjoyed the book. Like TF said, I have read several different articles about Mary Magdalene and her relationship with Jesus, and so the subject matter did not surprise me at all.

I have always had an affinity for Mary Magdalene and this book reinforced a lot of my beliefs

 

[Pooh Girl 71]

I'm Protestant. It didn't change my thinking since I beleive there was more to Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene anyway. I also got into LOTS of trouble at Christian school for voicing the same opinion.

 

[dmadman43]

Originally posted by KarenC
Oh my goodness...I agree with Dmadman43!Reading the book reinforced my beliefs.

I am a former Catholic and I have a real problem with the "man-made" aspects of the Catholic faith. Particularly the requirement that priests be men and also be celebate. Women were active disciples of Christ in the early church and it was several hundred years before priests had to be celebate--due to church concerns over priests heirs claiming church property.

We had a speaker at our church talk about what there is historic
basis for in the book and what he believes is fiction. While this speaker did not believe Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married, he thinks that there is ample evidence that she was his closest disciple (the beloved disciple in the book of John) and that she was his "companion". It was a very interesting talk and was well attended.

I don't think it's sacreligious to think Jesus may have been married. But, that's just me. I always thought it odd the Catholic Church places so much importance on marriage but their leaders cannot practice it.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Nope, it just made me laugh out loud at our absurd it all is.

Its FICTION.

 

[zagafi]

I'd read about those theories before, so none of it was new to me. If Jesus had married and fathered children, it wouldn't change what I believe one bit.

What I do not understand is people refusing to acknowledge the Bible's contents being decided upon by *men*.

 

[Cebhfhionn]

Originally posted by zagafi
I'd read about those theories before, so none of it was new to me. If Jesus had married and fathered children, it wouldn't change what I believe one bit.

What I do not understand is people refusing to acknowledge the Bible's contents being decided upon by *men*.

ITA!!!!

 

[leahannpen]

Originally posted by DoeWDW
It didn't upset me, but it did make me think through my beliefs, which I think is a good thing.

I can understand, though, how it could truly upset people. There are some very controversial ideas in it. Maybe I would have been more upset if I were a member of the Catholic church.

Thank you for saying what I'd say. Ditto! It was interesting to think of new ideas... but it IS a fiction book.

I don't understand why everyone gets so upset.

"IT'S A FICTION BOOK!" But it made me think. I like that!

 

[snarfer1]

I really enjoyed the book. Very high recommendations. It did not make me rethink or question my religious beliefs.

-Tony