The Da Vinci Code

[aaron]

I really want to see it. You can't have a meaniful conversation with someone about it, with someone who has seen it and is inclined to believe it, without seeing it yourself.

[Tully Mars]

I read the book as well as the three or so others that Dan Brown wrote. IMO, Angels and Demons was actually better than the Da Vinci Code but has not received quite the acclaim (or notoriety). Although the book does contradict my faith beliefs I perceive it as what it is...fiction. I don't recall anywhere that the author has claimed his writings to be fact. It is a work of fiction no different from Tom Sawyer, The Catcher in the Rye, The Firm, etc.

A work of fiction has no more power to shake my beliefs than any other distraction that exists in the world. In as much as I enjoyed the book as a work of fiction, I plan to enjoy the movie as a compelling story and hopefully a well made movie.

[Conveyor Belt]

The book does nothing to challenge the divinity of Jesus, nor to discredit his being the savior of man, which, IMO, are the core principles of Chrisitanity. The Da Vinci code states alot of facts about the bible and the bible's current form that alot of Christians would rather forget because it makes it hard to be 'infallable'.

I just got finished with this book a few weeks ago. It was a great page turner, an although it took a really long time to get out of the Louvre, it was still a great book. I will see the movie. I love holy grail mythology.

[Tully Mars]

Tully, I enjoyed the other books of Brown as well. With da Vinci, I was more into the conspiracy angle than the religious. Lore of the Knights of Templer, the Illumina, Skull and Bones stuff has alway intrigued me. Maybe, 'cause daddy was a loyal Mason and soldier and I was a Rolling Stone? :smt102

At the risk of hijacking this thread...what did you think of Angels & Demons? I really think that it is his best work to date. Deception Point and Digital Fortress were both good but certainly not up to par with Da Vinci and Angels & Demons.

[Conveyor Belt]

The book attempts to discredit the truth/accuracy of the Bible. The inerrancy of the Bible forms the fundamental foundation on which Christianity stands.

Well, you can blame the Catholic church for that one. If they wouldn't have switched it up in the early days to gain popularity, then they wouldn't have this problem now. Then we wouldn't be having this discussion, either, because Christianity may have been a short lived movement.

[Conveyor Belt]

Look, the evidence is right there in the "Catholic" version of the Bible. There's nothing to argue. Books were taken out, books were put in. There's nothing to argue there. When you change an "infallible religious document" you run the risk of people yelling coverup.

[wilebill]

And I don't read the "Catholic" version of the Bible.
I wasn't aware the Catholics used a different version. :smt102

[Conveyor Belt]

It's thicker by a few books. It's got that somethin' extra in it!

[Conveyor Belt]

Its called the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. But since you deny its power, I doubt you would understand.

And I don't read the "Catholic" version of the Bible.

When the "inspiration of the Holy Spirit" changes the books around, then you run the risk of people yelling coverup. Is that better?

[Conveyor Belt]

You know, quotes like this remind me why I pray for you so much fez.

Awww... *sniff* *sniff*

LOL!!! I guess I really am the devil!!!

[SouthChic]

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[Expat in Korea]

I have read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think that Dan Brown is a pretty good writer. I should say" Dan Brown is a pretty good FICTION writer." I think people are forgetting that this is a work of fiction. I think this is a case of controversy equals people in the seats and that equals money in the pockets of those in Hollywood.

I am Catholic and would never let a movie dictate or change what I believe. Especially a fiction movie designed to be controversial. I think that most people who see the movie will have this view.

Dan Brown picked a topic that he knew would be interesting to most people and he was right. But I think we all should remember that it is a work of fiction and not get in an uproar over what someone else made up.

I am going to go see it, even though the reviews have not been that great!!

[Tully Mars]

We saw the Da Vinci Code last night and it was not a particularly great movie but it did manage to hold my interest although it is pretty long (about 2:40).

It managed to maintain most of the important elements of the book. As I said earlier, Da Vinci Code is a good story with some elements of historical fact but it is still just that...a story.

From a purely cinematic perspective this was not exactly Tom Hank's finest performance. The acting, IMO, was mediocre.

[Tully Mars]

I know this is an old thread but I saw this today and thought it was kinda funny:

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[aaron]

I must have missed this discussion, but let me add that with the power that comes with being a Christian, I don't think it should be easy to have faith. Movies like this and ideas like Darwinism should test what you believe in. As the agnostic movement grows, the foundations of Christianity will be shaken again and again, but we're not a religion based on fact, we're based on faith. If you need facts and evidence to believe in God, then definitely check out the atheist movement. There's plenty of holes in there, but believe me, they are using every bit of manpower they have to solve them through science.

[Conveyor Belt]

Is this still playing? I'm too lazy to look it up. I still haven't seen it. Unless it's a movie ND'll sit through, we(my family) don't see many movies out.

[Monkey]

A little late I know, but I saw this movie for the first time this weekend and it was fantastic. It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. :smt038