I believe The Da Vinci Code

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HorseFilms said:
It's kinda funny. My girlfriend manages a bookstore and she always has nutjobs yelling at her about the damn book. She loves pointing out that it's in the FICTION section.
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What? You mean it's not real? :huh::shocked:






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I hear ya, Briceman. I respect your attitude toward this. That is what separates the true christians from what I like to call the hypochristians.
 
Yeah... well, people who're protesting and such need to stop and actually READ their bibles, and there is even a specific verse that says something like this: (I am paraphrasing here) Be ready always to give an answer, with the hope that is within you, with all humility. Something like that, basically saying, be ready to defend questions or attacks against your faith... BUT do so with HUMILITY. Protesting and being harsh is prideful... not humble... anyway, I'll stop my ranting :)
 
Isaac_Brody said:
What? You mean it's not real? :huh::shocked:
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It does still falsley represent a historical figure that I hold very dear, and I choose not to see it for that reason. I do not condemn anyone else for seeing it though, except it did get some pretty bad reviews... LOL
 
briceman said:
that is what bothers me about a lot of "christians" they are so harsh about what they believe
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Preach it brice!

The book...I'm a strong Christian - I read it, and enjoyed it, and I hate reading. It's one of four books I've read my whole life. Anyway, the book didn't bother me at all...it's fiction.

To protest a fictional book is to fight a battle where you're the only one present.
 
Just cruising through the New Testament and found this verse that clearly states a behavior not seen in a lot of so called Christians... Thought it might put a little more clear of what I was trying to say



1 Thessolonians 5:14,15

We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
 
I think one thing the book does, and should do, is raise that shadow of a doubt. There is a history of the Catholic church concealing important documents, I mean, who knows what the Vatican has locked away in its vaults. I hope no one thinks that it is unconcievable that some underhanded things did happend throughout the course of history that has altered the events of our world. I can think of a half a dozen things off the top of my head that have been confirmed.

I'm not saying Dan Brown's take on the subject is correct, but I don't think it's a total fairy tale. The whole part about Jesus and Mary Magdelene is something I don't have an opinion on, but there are other questions raised that should make one wonder.
 
i look forward to seeing the film. but if the lines are big i will wait until they get a bit shorter. i really enjoyed the book and think the story is fascinating. i'm not concerned about facts in a work of fiction. the book was definately a page turner.

i don't expect the film to be as good, but am interested in the cinematography and editing. from the trailer it looks like a well crafted film, at least image wise. i kinda expect the screenplay to be okay to good.
 
Although I haven't read either book, I can't help but think there is something interesting about the similarities/differences concerning the response to "Da Vinci" and Rushdie's "Satanic Verses." Just a thought...
 
oneinfiniteloop said:
I think one thing the book does, and should do, is raise that shadow of a doubt. There is a history of the Catholic church concealing important documents, I mean, who knows what the Vatican has locked away in its vaults. I hope no one thinks that it is unconcievable that some underhanded things did happend throughout the course of history that has altered the events of our world. I can think of a half a dozen things off the top of my head that have been confirmed.

I'm not saying Dan Brown's take on the subject is correct, but I don't think it's a total fairy tale. The whole part about Jesus and Mary Magdelene is something I don't have an opinion on, but there are other questions raised that should make one wonder.
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I might add that the lunar landings were staged and that the U.S. government arranged 9/11.

Come on. Conspiracy theories never pan out. 99% of the time, they are attempts by the ignorant to make sense of things they don't understand in as outlandish a way as possible.
 
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oninfiniteloop said:
I think one thing the book does, and should do, is raise that shadow of a doubt.
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Why should a fictional book raise doubt on accepted history? I mean, I'm open-minded, but until someone offers proof that the Bible is wrong, I'll stick to my guns.
 
And oneinfinteloop stated

I'm not saying Dan Brown's take on the subject is correct, but I don't think it's a total fairy tale. The whole part about Jesus and Mary Magdelene is something I don't have an opinion on, but there are other questions raised that should make one wonder.
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Dismissing or making a condensending remark about his statement is not going to propel this conversation further, Jaustere. Comparing the idea with the tales of the Moon Landings being faked or that 9/11 was done by our own government is an absurd example and not relevant ...

However, the idea of Jesus and Mary (Something that has been on the table for centuries) is not so absurd.

So, oneinfinite isnt in total belief obviously of the book Da Vinci (Which we all acknowledge as a work of fiction) but I do agree with him, that there are compelling issues brought up, true or not.
 
mjmcneese2 said:
Why should a fictional book raise doubt on accepted history? I mean, I'm open-minded, but until someone offers proof that the Bible is wrong, I'll stick to my guns.
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Some would say that the Bible itself is a work of fiction.

The theories presented in the book, The Da Vinci Code, are not new. If you are open minded, then you can readily agree that until others can prove the bible is true then the debate will rage on.
 
If the book had a goal, which was to be a best seller, make money, and get people to think about something then it accomplished its goal. I believe in today's society with so much fundamentalism it is important for people to question things, so if anyone read this book and it made them question things, then good job.

Did you know that everyone knew the world was round when Christopher Columbus set sail? Hell, the first GLOBE came out before he ever set sail...

People ignore this and just focus on the mythology.

With religion, it is a sensitive subject. I think it is good for people to question though.

Finally, as I said, Fundamentalism anything is bad. I don't care if it is exercise, religion, smoking, eating, political opinions, anything... It is bad. Things progress, evolve, and move forward.

-Jeremy
 
Personally, I don't go looking for the "truth" in history in a fictional novel. And I certainly don't look for it in a movie based on a novel. I look to be entertained. I found the book entertaining. Was it a compelling testament that would shake my faith. Hardly. But it was entertaining. If I want history, I'll go to history books, bearing in mind that several sources may need to be visited to "get to the bottom" of the true story.
 
I can't wait to see this one...

Ron Howard + Tom Hanks = Pure Magic.
Hanks is the finest actor working today, and few can match Howard's overall track record. The book was a solid adventure read, but I'd be there standing on line at the box office any time these two team up.

Yessir, I can't wait to see this one (just don't tell my priest. kidding, I'm kidding...)
 
mjmcneese2 said:
Why should a fictional book raise doubt on accepted history? I mean, I'm open-minded, but until someone offers proof that the Bible is wrong, I'll stick to my guns.
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I'm with you... no historical evidence has been shown to reject Christ or the epics that happened during his time...
 
briceman said:
I'm with you... no historical evidence has been shown to reject Christ or the epics that happened during his time...
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Incorrect. I'm leaving work and I'm going to get the stuff together to prove it.

*Note: If a Mod thinks this is crossing the line please PM me*

-Jeremy
 
TheYankee said:
Fundamentalism anything is bad. I don't care if it is exercise, religion, smoking, eating, political opinions, anything... It is bad.
-Jeremy
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What about the DVX? Are fundamental DVXusers bad? :Drogar-Evil(DBG):
 
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