Do you think the Da vinci code book should be presented as a movie, which soon will appear as a movie ?
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It is being released on May 19th 2006 in the USA.  The director is Ron Howard, and the leading role is being played by Tom Hanks.\n\nI think it will be a good movie.  Movies are usually not as good as the book, but I'll still go see it.\n\nHere is the link to the movie release:\nhttp://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thedavincicode/
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The Da Vinci Code isn't completely true. What bothers me is that the Vatican is complaining. They thought Catholics would see right through a book based solely on speculation and stories that are probably false, oh wait.....
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I read the Da Vinci Code religiously. It is probably my favorite book that i have ever read. The story line keeps you wondering what's going to happen next, and keeps your attention the whole way through. I really enjoy the illustrated version because you get to see they different paintings and building that they are actually talking about. What people have to remember is that it's a fictional story, not religious text. But i can't wait for them movie to come out. I'm so excited. If you have questions about it, you can e-mail me, i swear i have that book memorized.
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it is a GREAT movie/book i read the book and it is so addicting!! read this interview:\n\nHOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS TRUE?\nThe Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). These real elements are interpreted and debated by fictional characters. While it is my belief that some of the theories discussed by these characters may have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations. My hope in writing this novel was that the story would serve as a catalyst and a springboard for people to discuss the important topics of faith, religion, and history. \n\nBUT DOESN'T THE NOVEL'S "FACT" PAGE CLAIM THAT EVERY SINGLE WORD IN THIS NOVEL IS HISTORICAL FACT?\nIf you read the "FACT" page, you will see it clearly states that the documents, rituals, organization, artwork, and architecture in the novel all exist. The "FACT" page makes no statement whatsoever about any of the ancient theories discussed by fictional characters. Interpreting those ideas is left to the reader. \n\nIS THIS BOOK ANTI-CHRISTIAN?\nNo. This book is not anti-anything. It's a novel. I wrote this story in an effort to explore certain aspects of Christian history that interest me. The vast majority of devout Christians understand this fact and consider The Da Vinci Code an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate. Even so, a small but vocal group of individuals has proclaimed the story dangerous, heretical, and anti-Christian. While I regret having offended those individuals, I should mention that priests, nuns, and clergy contact me all the time to thank me for writing the novel. Many church officials are celebrating The Da Vinci Code because it has sparked renewed interest in important topics of faith and Christian history. It is important to remember that a reader does not have to agree with every word in the novel to use the book as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith. \n\nWHAT DO YOU THINK OF CLERICAL SCHOLARS ATTEMPTING TO "DISPROVE" THE DA VINCI CODE? \nThe dialogue is wonderful. These authors and I obviously disagree, but the debate that is being generated is a positive powerful force. The more vigorously we debate these topics, the better our understanding of our own spirituality. Controversy and dialogue are healthy for religion as a whole. Religion has only one true enemy--apathy--and passionate debate is a superb antidote. \n\nPARTS OF THE DA VINCI CODE DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE RELIGIOUS GROUP OPUS DEI. HOW DOES OPUS DEI FEEL ABOUT YOUR NOVEL? \nI worked very hard to create a fair and balanced depiction of Opus Dei. Even so, there may be those who are offended by the portrayal. While Opus Dei is a very positive force in the lives of many people, for others, affiliation with Opus Dei has been a profoundly negative experience. Their portrayal in the novel is based on numerous books written about Opus Dei as well as on my own personal interviews with current and former members. \n\nSOME OF THE HISTORY IN THIS NOVEL CONTRADICTS WHAT I LEARNED IN SCHOOL. WHAT SHOULD I BELIEVE?\nSince the beginning of recorded time, history has been written by the "winners" (those societies and belief systems that conquered and survived). Despite an obvious bias in this accounting method, we still measure the "historical accuracy" of a given concept by examining how well it concurs with our existing historical record. Many historians now believe (as do I) that in gauging the historical accuracy of a given concept, we should first ask ourselves a far deeper question: How historically accurate is history itself?\n\nARE YOU
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The fact that the Church is forbidding people to see it must guarantee some box office for the movie!  So many people read the book too and I'd go see it just for the locations where it shot.\n\nBTW, what part of "fiction" do these protesters against the movie and religous types NOT understand?  Why are they getting their knickers in a twist over a freakin' STORY?  Cracks me up.
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Absolutely.\n\nI read the book and loved it (as well as all of Dan Brown's other books, too).  \n\nI am amazed by the response from different religious spokespeople all over the world.  What I find unusual is that I am not affected the same way that others are.  I am a Christian, yet if I found out (with complete certainty) that Jesus was married, it wouldn't change my faith at all.  It was common practice for Jewish men of that time period to be married, so it would not be sinful or even unusual if Jesus were as well.  Jesus WAS a man.\n\nI think that the movie will reach more people than the book and it will pique peoples' interests about religion.  Sure, a few people may leave the church because of this "scandal", but I think that even more will join because they will be introduced to a side of religion that they have not seen before.\n\nI hope it does really well.  Tom Hanks is also my favorite actor, and, although I hate the long hair, I think he will do amazingly in this film.
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The Da Vinci Code\n\n'tis great
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I didn't like the movie and it really isn't possible. Josh McDowell has written a really short book about it. Google his name and Da Vinci Code and you can find it.
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Nothing, everyone wants to make a fuss over it because it contradicts the bible.  However, the author of the Da Vinci Code says himself that this is fiction.  He made it up, it is a story just like every other movie we watch.  If you want the truth go to the bible.
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I haven't seen the movie yet, but the book is good enough. Not outstanding, just slightly above average. I love mystery books, and I usually read book this size in one day. The Da Vinci code took me a week. I admit that at some points I wanted to know what will happen next, but at others it was just boring. Boring in my opinion because for me the book was too predictable. I like thrillers with more suspense than that. I don't really like Dan Brown's writing style. He uses too many words to say a few things; he builds up suspense that will lead to nothing. \nAnyway I enjoyed it, it was a great read, although not as great as a James Patterson novel. I am a christian, and I didn't feel threaten by the book, instead I liked it. And even though it is a work of fiction it does make some sense if you think about it. \nGreat plot.
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The book or the movie?
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Dan Brown's novels are actually nothing new in terms on actual information.  The ideas presented in the fictional novels are ideas that have been presented in various other books that have been published years before.  \n\nDan Browns novels are popular due to the hype, the publicity and the very Hollywood inspired feel the stories ride on to carry their ideas.\n\nMost people fear that the books (and in effect the movie as well) is meant to be anti-Christian and to buy them is to support anti-Christian ideas.  Such people have the right to feel that way.  Personally, however, I am a believer in God as well as in the importance for man to have the freedom to make educated decisions even in matters of Faith.\n\nThe novels Dan Brown has written are ultimately throught-provoking and possibly dangerous to those whose faith lack a true conviction.  In many ways, however I feel this is a good thing: if people do not TRULY believe, then they should be made to decide on whether or not they will change that. \n\nHow they choose to change that, however, should remain ultimately their right and decision to make.
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You raise a good point, about what standard we use to determine credibility.\n\nThe problem with the Da Vinci Code is that Dan Brown is basically saying, "Okay, here's a novel for you, but I'm basing it on facts." He begins his novel, with a page titled "Fact" in which he says: "The Priory of Sion--a European secret society founded in 1099--is a real organization. In 1975 Paris's[sic] Bibliotheque Nationale discovered parchments known as Les Dossiers Secrets, identifying numerous members of the Priory of Sion, including Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Leonardo Da Vinci..." The problem with that statement of fact, is that it's absolutely not true.\n\nThe Priory of Sion was founded in 1956 and the list of members a complete fabrication. You can go and research the Priory of Sion online(and I think the wikpedia has a good starting point)and discover for yourself that the claims Dan Brown makes in his book are false.\n\nI don't think there is any solid extra-biblical information that Jesus had children with Mary Magdalene or anyone else. I have to admit that there is a personal bias here, because I think Jesus was fully God and fully man. I think he channelled his sexual desires into an immense love for everyone. We as mere humans are not capable of that kind of love. That's just my personal opinion there.\n\nAlso, if Jesus was fully God, how is it possible for God to love just one woman?\n\nNow, if he's just man then there are no theological problems with him getting married and having children and if he's just a man, then we'd be stupid to follow him too.\n\nI don't care if people want to see the movie or read the book. I read the book and didn't think it was well written. It contained laughable dialogue and situations. Especially the dialogue between Sophie and Langdon. But they need to realize it's fiction! Of course, if people want to read a novel and see a movie and believe that it's true, then that's their problem, I suppose.\n\nIn regards to the Bible, Christians who are inquisitive do wonder about bias, error and fiction. That's what Bible study is for. There are mountains of books on the Bible, with differing viewpoints. As the movie tagline says, "Seek The Truth".
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I'm an ordained evangelical minister and see no problem with either the movie or the book. The problem is that Dan Brown has stated that the book and movie are fictional, but Christians say it's misleading--but their problem is that they are trying to pick apart DVC without going to the Bible to find out what is true in DVC and what isn't. If they'd just stick with the Bible as their source for truth and read it and absorb it, and keep in mind that DVC is fiction, then it's absolutely no problem. I just wonder how many Christians are seeing the movie or reading the book without opening their Bibles. :-(
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ugh.... if you actually read the book, you'd know that the Da Vinci code is NOT condemning religion. its a FICTIONAL NOVEL. its only meant to entertain, and all it does is give a theory as to how jesus may have lived. \n\nif you're so afraid of a book or a story destroying your faith, do you really have that much faith to begin with??\nread the book, then make the decisions for yourself.
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Its a Fiction movie!\n\nThe Da Vinci Code challenges Jesus' identity and deeds, the content of the Bible, the origin of the church, the motives of early Christian leaders and the relevance of the church today — but it does so without any historical, logical or theological credibility.
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I would love to watch it on either the big or small screen, or as a documentary...not a documentary about the book, the story in documentary format. It would lend itself to being told as a "fact" piece since it is somewhat scriptural and historical.\n\nI don't have the patience to read it. I loved Lord of the Rings and bought the Sil but I couldn't bring myself to plow through it. Tolkien, as much as I love his stories, went into a LOOOOOOOT of detail, describing down to the last pebble! The LOTR books was all the cerebral I could handle, pretty much the hardest book I ever read. As such, it is one of my favs, and I'm proud to say I accomplished reading it. But also content with that accomplishment.\n\nI would love the background info and more info about the Elves. Which is what the Sil covers. And this would be in a presentation that I could stick with. I know...cheating. There is ADHD to consider if that is any kind of excuse.\n\nWhy do you ask, anyway? Are you considering making it? OR have you heard about it being done?