Many people are up in arms over the book THE DAVINCI CODE and the upcoming movie starring TOM HANKS.  I don't think people realize that this is a work of FICTION.
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The implication of the author's work is no fault of the author's.  It's the fault of stupidity.  I'll bet that 90% of the book's protestors have never even READ the book.  Normally book burners don't.  Illiterate bastards with tunnel vision in my opinion.  \n\nOh, yes I REALIZE it is fiction, because I didn't by it from the HISTORY section of B&N!  Get a compass people!
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Do you people not realize that "Jesus" was just a man like any other man. Historical facts. Let me guess, the bible? The word of "God"? What did they hold a press conference so that they could get all the facts from "Jesus" and print them in one "historically accurate book"? I don't think so. I'm sorry but the bible is nothing more than a person or group of peoples perspective on a point in time. \nJesus was a human being! He had needs and desires just like every one else. Religion doesn't want to admit that because what, it will make him seem less "God like"? \nI think you people need to re-read the book. Yes "The Da Vinci Code" is a work of fiction. But I believe that a lot of the historical premises is based in truth. To what extent I don't know. The same with the bible. There may be a lot of truth there, but just like so much other written history, facts get lost or changed to suit the intentions of the author. \nCall it what you will, but I like to believe that maybe, just maybe the bloodline of Christ still exist out there today. What would be so wrong with that?
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Actually the Da Vinci code, though it is fiction, actually attacks traditional beliefs about Jesus. This has created a huge stir, much to Dan Brown's delight. It means his book will sell through the roof. The book is well written. Its message will go out throughout the world. That is, Dan Brown's message will go out throughout the world. I really don't know what all the excitement is about because a review of history will show the inaccuracies contained in his book. But it is fiction for crying out loud. Fiction means he can write anything he wants. Go to the library and where will you find this book? In the Fiction Department. I mean it is like science fiction or any other work of an author's imagination.  Chill out people.
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Doesn't it seem as if people cling to their beleifs so hard, they will refuse to acknowledge anything that might question that? I mean, what if you found out that your Mom was a crackwhore for the first half of her life and you were the offspring of her pimp? (no offense to any mothers. This seems to be the case. besides, those 2000 year old beleifs, were the beleifs for 2000 years. This Da Vinci schmuk has just surfaced as a new beleif that can be considered by the mases. Or is it... global warming? I haven't read the book nor seen the movie, but I am familiar with the subject matter through schooling. When in school, or watching a movie that makes you think, it is enlightening. If we did not question things, there would be no need for Jesu, right? Why stop questioning now. I apologize, but it seems this Da Vinci controversy has surfaced the weakest of humans and found great fault in religion just by questioning it, whether true or not. The uproar confirms this. And for the twist... I agree with the author of this question, maybe not in the exact same sense. But I am God folks, not the one you all know, but my own. Think about this concept! What does God do for you? What is his purpose? Can these things be accomplished by yourself? It can be done.
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The quality of the book and the veracity of the story line do not really appear to be the issue for people who speak out against the book.  I realize that the Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction, and I'm not unduly upset about the content, as it is not presented as historical fact.  That said, I understand why many Christians, especially Catholics, feel the need to attempt some kind of damage control.  The book's merits (such as they are) aside, it has been tremendously popular, translated into forty languages, and has the ability to color the religious views of people who are relatively ignorant of Church practices and history.  Your point is well taken, though, considering that the movie would get much less press if it wasn't allowed to create controversy.  Apparently it's not even a very good movie.  And to the person who said that the asker needs to educate himself/herself and investigate the book before making these claims:  I don't know if he/she has, but it's very possible that one would still reach this conclusion.  I DO know that I have, and I'll debate the plausibility of the storyline with you any day, and I'm not even offended by the book's fictional claims.  They may be entertaining for some, but they are also completely unsubstantiated and fictional, and I hope you're not implying otherwise.  All in all, the only thing that offends me about this book is the banal writing style.  Hardy Boys is a good comparison.  Still, I understand why Christians want to counter some of the underlying ideas and paranoia.
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in agreement to the first reply...X-Men 3 is coming out soon. come on...Da vinci code is fictional...a movie..all those pro-christian picketers should get a job. I am a christian too but loved the pace and STORY of dan brown!
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I liked the book and cant wait for the movie to come out. I think the reason why most people don't like it is because it challenges religion and most of the nations beliefs. I see it this way anything is possible........
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Apparently, we share the same problem. The problem of how to treat this book - as a fiction or as a fact. However, it is a fact that some people, after reading this book, started attending church or became even more religious. It would seem that the Pope has not heard about those people. \nThe Catholic Church has always been against anything that would make it look bad in the eyes of its weaker followers. The Church was a supporter of ancient knowledge, which was gradually deconstructed by scientists. Why was the reason for the Inquisition to treat as threatening some great scientists from the Renaissance period like Da Vinci or Galilei? \nAs I say it, treat it like a fictional book/movie. If you want to learn more, try and comfront the book with the Bible and/or any other writings. There is another book, I don't know how it is called in English, but it would sound something like "Breaking the Da Vinci Code".\nEnjoy the movie... It comes out on the 19th of May.\n\nPS: how would you feel if you break a request from a religious leader (the Pope) who doesn't even know you? let's make a bet: he will have a private copy of the movie, by the time it gets on the big screen.
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Everyone is way too sensitive. People need to just lighten up and be more accepting of others. I'm tired of people crying about someone or something offending them. That new movie coming out, The DaVinci Code is a perfect example. The Catholic Church ( and others ) are all pissed off about the content of the movie. But that's just what it is, A MOVIE! It's make believe. People need to get over themselves and live with it.
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I totally agree with you.  They don't want people to see the movie, so they go on the news and say don't go see it....but then people see it!!  I digress - they are afraid that if people form their own opinions and see that what they have been taught from a young age might not be true.  If the church has nothing to worry about, why are they so pissed off?  Why can't they understand that this book (and then movie) are labeled as fiction?
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I am shocked and amazed.\n\nI truly had no idea that so many Christians do not know God.  To view this piece of fiction as an opportunity to 'save' or 'win' souls is hypocrosy.\n\nTo not understand what is so blasphemous about the movie, regardless if you are a Catholic or not, just shows laziness.  And, that your relationship with Christ needs to grow deeper.\n\nThe book says that Jesus is not God.  That Jesus was a person not the Son of God.  This is blasphemy to ANYONE who believes that Jesus was their Savior. For, a man cannot save us --- only God.  And, if Jesus was a mere man we, as Christians are idolotors.  Now do you understand why the Catholic church condemning it?  All Christians should be saying the same thing.\n\nYes, I think by condemning it the church is just making it more attractive.  But, they are also standing for what they believe in --- regardless of what the media says.  So, I'm glad someone understands why Jesus has to be divine. And, why this is so important to my faith.  And, is standing up for it on an international level.\n\nBTW, HOW on this Earth could anything be more important to you or your church as Christians than saying your Savior, Jesus Christ, was a man.  He was not divine.  He cannot save your sins.  That Christianity is a farse and stamps it down to idolotry...\n\nFind a new pastor!
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although religion preaches to believe in faith alone, having the facts in front of you, real scientific proof is hard to ignore. Today's breakthrough in science must be putting a huge dent in the religious teachings around the world. Just look at how easily many people were swayed with "The Da Vinci Code"
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Christians are upset because it raises questions about the authenticity of the church, bible, etc.   It brings up valid history, some valid theories, but puts in a little bit 'o fiction as well.\n\nChristians are upset for 2 reasons:\n\n1- They don't want to believe these theories are true.\n\n2- The book doesn't seperate what's fact from what's theory.  For example, the book says that there are several gospels left out of the bible.  FACT.  It says that some gospels imply that Mary and Jesus had a relationship.  FACT.  It says that Jesus and Mary were married...THEORY, not fact.  It says that Jesus kissed Mary on the mouth...FICTION.  There is a hole in the parchment here, we don't know where he kissed her.\n\nSo, take ideas they don't like and mix it in with theories the book's characters assume are true...and you've got some upset Christians.\n\nThe history explained in The Da Vinci Code is about 50% fact, 40% theory-assumption, and 10% false.
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All the hype around the Da Vinci Code makes me laugh.  The book is listed as SPECULATIVE FICTION.  That means that there is some historical facts but the basis is fiction.  I haven't read it, nor will I see the movie.  I have my own theories on Jesus and him being married.  I have more of a chance of being accurate than the book.  You see Jesus was jewish and became a rabbi.  Rabbinical law back then stated that a rabbi HAD TO BE MARRIED.  So the wedding at Caanan was his to Mary Magdelen.  He probably did have kids and that was the Medici line of rulers that claimed "divine right of rule".
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Could it be...the DaVinci Code...
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The Davinci code was a well written book.  It has a very interesting plot and the suspense to make it a page turner.  I think that religion turns into a bad thing when it brainwashes one so much that they can't even open their mind to a fictional story.. I could never imagine living life with such a closed mind.  There are lost documents of Jesus's life and nobody even questions where these lost tablets are.  It amazes me how blind people are and I wonder why Im not blind as well, I feel so much more enlightened than most people.   I think religion is a scam because of the followers.  They take the word of god and use to to their advantage to create hate crimes, wars death and judgemental attitudes.  Negative energy is not of God and not of Jesus's teachings... Jesus, God is about love understanding and not killing over his word, or bringing people down with hate and bigotry... Jesus and God talks about hypocrites and the sad thing is most of these people attend church and judge people.  These are the people that corrupt gods word and these are the people that distribute hate and negativity all in the name of the lord.
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wait,  you think them getting info from a picture and some "papers" are ridiculous?\n\nDoesn't someone walking on water sound ridiculous?  water to wine?  dying and rising on  3rd day?  raining toads?  an ark big enough to hold two of every animal on earth?  a "devil" in the form of a serpent?  Does none of this sound ridiculous to you?\n\nNow I'm not saying the bible is wrong or that the da vinci code is right, but you have to keep your mind open.  Because if people didn't keep an open mind, the bible wouldn't be as widely believed in as it is now.