Should The Da Vinci Code Movie Be Banned?
483044
I dont think that it should be banned, even fiction has it's own lessons we can live by. I also believe some of it was actually true. I believe dan brown says some of the book was actually none-fiction and fiction. I think what we can do is, take what we can and believe in and leave the rest behind. I believe that in everything there is a symbolic message for us to understand....
705256
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.
988865
Yes it is illogical.  It's illogical to ban any movie anywhere.  If people don't like the idea of a movie, no one is forcing them to go see it.  But let the rest of the free world make up its own mind!
674086
I am in agreement with you...there is no reason to censor the movie... years ago I believe there was also an outcry over "The last temptation of Christ" as well.....religions tend not to be very tolerant of anything that could  possibly contradict any of their version of history or potentially influence people to question the version...... people have to keep in mind that all religions are man made , the bible was written by men ... which logically means that much of what is written in it must be  questioned...or at least  viewed as embellished to suit  the writers preference ......
553337
The problem is that too many Christians claim to follow Christ but are scripturally illiterate--they haven't read the Bible they claim to believe. So of course the "Da Vinci Code" would threaten their belief system, because their belief system hasn't been solidified yet. It's kind of like freshly poured cement on a sidewalk--until it's firm, anyone can put any impression into it. Christians need to go back to the source of their belief--the Bible--and then movies like this will be seen for the fiction they really are.
655666
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.
1028691
the "scandals" written in the Da Vinci Code have been around for centuries. heck, authors have written books about it since the middle ages. even the author of the Da Vinci Code admits to fudging "facts". it's a book/movie, and a bad one at that. if you believe one book/movie without doing your own research, then you're full of bologna too
693099
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".
582836
Nope.  It makes a good Sci-Fi movie/book topic, but if they were to regulate our answers and actually delete some of them because of content, it would be an obstruction of our first amendment right to free speech.
721813
All I know is that I will be going to see X3...Not The Da Vinci Code. But, I have a feeling that The Da Vinci Code will do better in theaters. A lot of people are curious about the movie whether they believe in what the novel claims or not. X3 Should do extremely well. Especially with some of the long awaited characters finally showing up. Beast, Juggernaut, Angel...etc.
569897
The fastest way to get people to go see a movie, is to ban it, condemn it, or boycott it! Mel gibson knew this, that is why in his money-making scheme called The Passion of the Christ, he made sure to offend Jews. So, dont ban it, speak against it, but otherwise ignore it.... it will eventually just go away.
9944
Absolutely not. It's necessary to protect the right to free unbiased information. This applies for free speech as well. There's no such thing as the right to censor something to protect something else. About movies, they should come all in UNRATED version, with option to censor through the DVD player those parts children shouldn't see.\nSomething else: those who claim that the so-called "hate speech" should be banned don't really believe in free speech, or at least don't understand the concept.
326517
People make movies for one reason and one reason only...to make money. It's the business movies makers are in. If it wasn't for the profit and fame do you really think they would spend the time and effort to do it? If there were a DaVinci code,and if it were meaningful or meant for Christians to need to know it, it would be mentioned somewhere in the Bible. Since it's not in the Bible, it nothing more than a make-believe story.
32793
It is a movie based on the book The Davinci Code by author Dan Brown. It is a tale of murder and mystery surrounding the search for the Holy Grail, commonly thought of as the cup Jesus used in The Last Supper. If you don't want to know the plot, stop reading now.\n\nDan Brown introduces theories of Jesus having a bloodline AFTER him (not just before him through his mother)through Mary Magdeline. Dan Brown also hints at Mary Magdaline being one of his original 12 disciples-- the one Jesus refers to as "the Beloved Disciple" or the disciple that Jesus loved.\n\nDavinci and other artists of the time were thought to be in secret societies and used their art/paintings to hide clues to lead to the location of the "real" Holy Grail. There are depictions of religious ceremonies that have sex involved. It is an entertaining book--nothing more, and I am sure the movie will draw much controversy. My suggestion is that for the truth about Christ, read THIS bestseller:\n\n"The Bible"
591175
The Da Vinci Code, the movie, is based on a FICTIONAL book, so the whole big stink is being made over someone's imagination.  Yes, little facts are mixed in here and there, but freaking out and saying the movie is an attack on faith is ridiculous.  At the very least, the movie should be encouraged because it motivates people to THINK, to examine their beliefs...regardless of how good or bad the acting may be.  Additionally, as for people being upset that some believe Christ married, it should be pointed out that NO WHERE in the Bible is marriage considered a sin.  Rather, the union between man and woman through marriage (made official in that time by sexual intercourse) is considered a GIFT from God. :-)\n\nAs for Pirates...WOO HOO!  I can't wait to see it!
1116496
No it shouldn`t... Its quite a good film, even though it raises a lot of controversy..
619937
Dan Brown talks about the controversy surrounding the movie.\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.