Da Vinci Code

[Miss Z]

It's the fact that it is shown as "fact" not a work of fiction that has some of us riled up. Plus the "facts" that he talks about are totally wrong!!!! If I could sue him for slandering My Lord, I'd sure do it. You wouldn't see this type of thing written about Mohammad or Buda.

I don't see why people should feel free to play fast and loose with my religion.

I am in no way, shape, or form, critisizing your view or religion but I find what he writes very interesting. I myself have many doubts and questions about any religion. And I was very intrigued about many of the things in the book, I went and researched everything from it, and I really do think that Mary Magdalene is in that Lord's supper painting. Whether it's truth or not, I think it's absolutely fascinating.

[BC_MoM]

It's the fact that it is shown as "fact" not a work of fiction that has some of us riled up. Plus the "facts" that he talks about are totally wrong!!!! If I could sue him for slandering My Lord, I'd sure do it. You wouldn't see this type of thing written about Mohammad or Buda.

I don't see why people should feel free to play fast and loose with my religion.

You know what... I TOTALLY agree. Remember that comic that came out in a newspaper and how much trouble it caused?

Oh, well.. this may be wrong for me to say, as I don't know exactly what the da Vinci Code is (from what I've seen on documentary commericals like "Jesus had a very special relationship with Mary Magdalene"), these people have challenged the Lord and questioned in Him in such a way that they would be considered as those who turned their back on God and who deserve no place in His Kingdom.

[Maresche]

I don't see how it is being portrayed as fact. It's a movie and, as most movies are, fiction.

[JenBKR]

It's the fact that it is shown as "fact" not a work of fiction that has some of us riled up. Plus the "facts" that he talks about are totally wrong!!!! If I could sue him for slandering My Lord, I'd sure do it. You wouldn't see this type of thing written about Mohammad or Buda.

I don't see why people should feel free to play fast and loose with my religion.

You worded that so well. I like this verse from the bible:

2Thess. 2:11: And for this cause God shall send
them strong delusion, that they should
believe a lie.
and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness

Hmm, makes ya think?

[JenBKR]

I don't know exactly what the da Vinci Code is (from what I've seen on documentary commericals like "Jesus had a very special relationship with Mary Magdalene"),

Yes, that Jesus and Mary were married, that Mary was pregnant, and that Mary is the Holy Grail. Also that it is Mary beside Jesus in the portrait of The Last Supper.

If it was Mary in the portrait, then John is not there. Um, hello? That would not make any sense - not to mention that in those times, famous painters would be paid extra to include the buyer's face, or his wife, in the portrait. It has been mentioned that John in the portrait has a striking resemblance to the buyer's wife.....

[Jessika]

It's the fact that it is shown as "fact" not a work of fiction that has some of us riled up. Plus the "facts" that he talks about are totally wrong!!!! If I could sue him for slandering My Lord, I'd sure do it. You wouldn't see this type of thing written about Mohammad or Buda.

I don't see why people should feel free to play fast and loose with my religion.

Oh, wow, I agree with you 100%. I mean everyone will question their own religion at one point or another, but when people try to disprove Christianity to me USING references from a FICTIONAL book, it just... ahhhhh it really aggravates me! I mean, sure that may be their belief as I have mine, but its just.. the fact of things. You're right; if a book were made in the same context as the Da Vinci Code about Muhammed or Buddah, h*ll would break loose and people would NOT be happy. But, oh, its just Christanity, so its ok

Sorry guys don't take offense to that, it just irks me and I'd rather rant in a mature environment than to some who will bash me for my beliefs/opinions

[JenBKR]

Oh, wow, I agree with you 100%. I mean everyone will question their own religion at one point or another, but when people try to disprove Christianity to me USING references from a FICTIONAL book, it just... ahhhhh it really aggravates me! I mean, sure that may be their belief as I have mine, but its just.. the fact of things. You're right; if a book were made in the same context as the Da Vinci Code about Muhammed or Buddah, h*ll would break loose and people would NOT be happy. But, oh, its just Christanity, so its ok

Sorry guys don't take offense to that, it just irks me and I'd rather rant in a mature environment than to some who will bash me for my beliefs/opinions

You hit the nail on the head - I totally agree with you.

On a side note, Muslims are supposedly upset about the movie as well, since they consider Jesus to be a prophet from God.

[cocker_luva]

im seeing it with parents.

[Miss Z]

Not to stir things up, but I'm surprised how many people are against this film. Surely, when Dan Brown decided to write this book, he did not think, "Aha! I know! I'll write a book which will offend many Christians and cause absolute havoc!" Of course not. Katherine (midget gem) and I are fascinated by it and I can read it over and over again and never get bored. He wrote the book so that people may have an interesting and very different book to read. Just like the film makers decided to make an action-packed and interesting film about it. Sorry, but I just don't see a bad thing about it here. I know I'm not religious and I have the utmost respect for anyone on here who thinks I'm talking a load of rubbish. We all have opinions. I for one am excited about this film. It doesn't have to be the truth, just something which some people enjoy and are interested in. There's nothing wrong with people liking slightly controversial books, is there?

[Jessika]

Not to stir things up, but I'm surprised how many people are against this film. Surely, when Dan Brown decided to write this book, he did not think, "Aha! I know! I'll write a book which will offend many Christians and cause absolute havoc!" Of course not. Katherine (midget gem) and I are fascinated by it and I can read it over and over again and never get bored. He wrote the book so that people may have an interesting and very different book to read. Just like the film makers decided to make an action-packed and interesting film about it. Sorry, but I just don't see a bad thing about it here. I know I'm not religious and I have the utmost respect for anyone on here who thinks I'm talking a load of rubbish. We all have opinions. I for one am excited about this film. It doesn't have to be the truth, just something which some people enjoy and are interested in. There's nothing wrong with people liking slightly controversial books, is there?

Oh, I'm not against the film by any means at all. But I do hate what the book has stirred up, and the fact so many people treat it as fact. Not the book ITSELF, or the movie ITSELF, but its fan base and everything it has sparked and how people treat me like I'm dumb for believing what I do and use the Da Vinci Code as "proof" to disprove the Bible and all that stuff. I know that probably was not his intentions at all, but its the fan base I have issues with

[Miss Z]

and how people treat me like I'm dumb for believing what I do and use the Da Vinci Code as "proof" to disprove the Bible and all that stuff.

OMG, you are definitely not dumb, but the people that treat you like that are! Everyone has different beliefs and you are entitled to your own.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I cannot wait to see it here! Mainly because I love all the actors in the movie: Audrey Tautou, Tom Hanks, and Ian McKellen. I can't confess to have read the book, though....

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

I'm personally against everything with the Da Vinci Code, because it is a poor portrayal of things that really happened, made fiction, and makes the Bible look bad, plus countless other things I won't go into...I'm not saying anymore, but it is my opinion.

[RICHARD]

not to mention that in those times, famous painters would be paid extra to include the buyer's face, or his wife, in the portrait.

Kinda like Photoshop in oil?

Unless there was a photographer from Life Magazine. a news crew from CNN, and Geraldo there to do the behind the scenes interviews-the bible is as much fact as the DVC.

Not to challenge Christians/RCs on the board.....

The DVC is fiction. it challenges belief.

Belief is something that cannot be proved with facts.

I can see where the RC church is up in arms about the whole deal...


Now pardon me, I need to go whip myself.

[Zippy]

No way i will never see iti
it is against my God and my Lord