Don't you think we Christians are doing well regarding the Da Vinci code ?
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Yes, I think you are right.  When one feels that their religion is being offended they have every right to speak out and voice their opinion.  But they should always remain peaceful.
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I am a christian as well and i think that we are right in our beliefs, there is nothing in the bible that ever was proven to be false far from it the more they dig the more it is proven to be fact, the best psychics in the world are not nearly as good as the bible , the reason so many people are against Jesus and the Bible is simple they are lost as it says small and narrow is the gate that leads to life.
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Many of the hypotheses and conjectures proposed in the Da Vinci Code are not able to be proven.  However, it is a very interesting read and it has ignited a great deal of interest in history, travel and religion. Isn't that worth something?\n\nHere are some interesting comments regarding the religious aspects of the book:\n\nDa Vinci Code Movie on the Way!\nhttp://www.ubiquityinternational.com/drtom/2006/01/da-vinci-code-movie-is-on-its-way.htm\n\nDa Vinci Code Redux\nhttp://www.ubiquityinternational.com/drtom/2006/03/da-vinci-code-redux.htm
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they're done it before.\n\nand they've already showed, today, that they'd burn the "davinci code" movie if they had a chance.\n\ngo figure!  christian hate and paranoia!
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I think it's absolutely true. I also think:\nThe Da Vinci code is true\nThat the moon landing was staged in hollywood\nThat George Bush is the Antichrist\nThat God is a time traveler\nThat Elvis is alive and quietly managing a Burger King in Fairbanks Alaska\n\nI'm just so thankful that we have people like you brave enough to speak the truth.
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It's like 86% of our country call themselves christian but dont follow God's word on the poor , the answer should be non-compassionate conservatives. since their so called faith based initiatives have come about there are 40% more people in need since then it obviously isnt working. but just cause you add the word faith doesn't mean it is so.
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I have not had the opportunity to read the book or see the movie. My son is reading the book and telling me about it. We are both Christians. We believe it is possible that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. The Church, in all its "wisdom," removed many books from the Bible many centuries ago. I think it's a tragedy that they felt they had to do our thinking for us. I am looking forward to reading the book. I believe we are all intelligent enough to decide for ourselves what we believe. The Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction. I'll probably wait to see the movie when it comes out on DVD.
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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.
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I believe that the DaVinci Code was a good book and nothing else.  What I think is really interesting is the fact that the church feels it needs to defend itself from this work of fiction.  Is the church so short of faith in its own institution that it believes a Tom Hanks movie can shake its very foundation.\n\nEvery religion is built on lies as a means to control the masses.  It is the most primitive, and resilient, form of government.  I wish the book had proven to be true, but I guess I'll just have to wait for the next scandal to get further entertainment.\n\nPray for the Revolution!
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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 fundamental of Christianity are being bombarded constantly by those that while declaring to the world that they are god fearing persons are nevertheless attacking and massacring other people.... Any names come to mind, maybe?\n\n\nThe DA VINCI CODE  is a fun movie, and the book is good for a interesting reading and no more than that.
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remember what the apostles of the Lord Jesus foretold?  they said to you, in the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.\n\nthere will be hypocrites who divide up the Church.  disorder.. and spiritual death.  'tis here in these days.\n\nthere are people who say "where is this `coming' he promised? ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning.."\n\nwhere is love and compassion?  I have looked all around and see very little love at all.  I mostly see deception and confusion.. and the people who deny it.  when the truth is told people desire to cover their ears.. they close their minds and hearts.. or either their hearts are so veiled.. they can't see and understand.\n\nsome occurrences happen to harden people even more.. little do they know about what is happening.  why?  they walk in the darkness.. stumbling along.. because they cannot see behind the scenes.  there is a great scheme.  only a few people see and recognize what is happening in this world around us.\n\nlittle things as the Da vinci code appear harmless to so many.. yet it is a tiny piece of corruption to aid much bigger corruption in the future.  \n\na little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.
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i am excited about the Da Vinci code. to be honest, i am excited about any book or movie that gives rise to the possibility that THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR. my parents raised me in the church but i questioned EVERYTHING... and at 34 i have not stopped with the questions of religon.  it is comforting to know that NO ONE is without fault and although i have always believed that Jesus was a good man, i never believed him to be anything more.  i have taught my own children that the Bible is a very good story book and it is filled with alot of helpful things, but it too is just another work of man.  my feelings on this subject started when i was 7 and were NEVER popular.  my parents made me go to church ALMOST every day after school to spend time learning more...but the more i learned the more i questioned. and the longer i was exposed to holy people the more hipocritical they all appeared.  i'm looking forward to yet another angle on the whole Jesus thing and likewise are my husband and children.
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Probably like a lot of Christians wont watch it either...\n\nIts a work of FICTION....\n\nSo, they dont waste thier time on it...\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
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Catholics are not worried about the fiction in the DaVinci Code, we're worried about the foolish who take this story to be word-for-word truth (much like how we fear people who take the Bible for word-for-word truth).
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It is BUNK, a money making scheme, a lie from Satan himself, bent on casting doubt into hearts about the truth of Jesus and his promise to save any and all who even believe on HIS hame for salvation.  CHeck out one of His followers, a well educated Christian, who has done his homework.  If you are irreligious, this guy is for you to hear, because  he tells it like it is, so don't be afraid....see religion is man reaching up to God and getting nowhere, but Dr. James Kennedy shars Jesus' words and teaches salvation, GOd reaching down to man through Jesus, His only Son.  Who would love you enough to die for you?  Only Jesus.  IF you believe Jesus and his promise to save you, HE ALONE MUST BE FOUND FAITHFUL TO DO WHAT HE HAS SAID, so it only makes sense to believe the one who rose again...this is truth....HE is thr truth, the only way to the Father and eternal life.  Check him out! (And Dr. Kennedy too).\n\nThis week on The Coral Ridge Hour Dr. Kennedy debuts The Da Vinci Delusion, a documentary produced to coincide with the release of the The Da Vinci Code film. This documentary refutes the fraudulent historical claims made in Dan Brown's book and movie. With the help of world-renowned scholars, Dr. Kennedy will show definitively that the historical claims made by Brown are blatantly false and that the faith of Christian believers today is truly "the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."
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You are absolutely correct! AMEN to that! Christianity is being told all over the world. In fact many from other religions are turning to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.