Reading the Da Vinci Code

[sister_maynard]

I read the Davinci Code and loved it! When you read it, you just have to go in with the idea that it is just a fictional book. In fact, i've gone on to read other books by Dan Brown. He is an amazing author!

He was amazingly good at inventing one plot and recycling it for four novels. They're decent thrillers, but the plot is the same with different names and different reasons to be on the run.

 

[Antigone]

It looks stupid. I've never read it, and probably never will, but when even some of your die-hard atheist friends say it's dumb, you know it's got more than bad theology working against it.

Indeedy. As a Catholic, I thought it was mostly just very silly. As a literature student, I think it should be persecuted for crimes agains the English language. I can only presume that goes for the translations as well. I can see why people think it's exciting, but why anyone would consider this a great piece of literature is really beyond me. I've read both better literature and better thrillers.

 

[Live4HimAndLoveOthers]

http://www.thetruthaboutdavinci.com/

http://www.everystudent.com/au/features/davincicode_02.html

http://www.breakthedavincicode.com/resources/

http://www.baptiststart.com/special/davinci_code.html

http://www.outreach.com/media/print...esearch_FullV041106b.pdf?sid=4723D1005915E17F

http://www.livingwaters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=214

http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-davinci.html

http://kenyachristian.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_archive.html

 

[Live4HimAndLoveOthers]

"One of the most amazing claims of The Da Vinci Code is that Jesus married Mary Magdalene, and she then became the most important of the apostles. If this is true, then the New Testament cannot be trusted, and its entire inspiration is in question.

Did you know that the New Testament clearly predicts what will happen at the end of this age?

It says there will be earthquakes in different parts of the world, increased violence, nation rising against nation, wars, a breakdown of the institution of marriage, famines, increase in vegetarianism, outbreaks of disease, money-hungry preachers deceiving multitudes and slurring the name of Christianity, a general denial of a worldwide flood (despite the scientific evidence), and we are told that skeptics would say that these signs have always been around.

Another major prediction made by the Bible is that the Jews would possess Jerusalem.
They obtained it in 1967 after being without a homeland for 2,000 years, bringing into culmination all these 'signs' of the times.

These fulfilled prophecies are undeniable. They prove, beyond doubt, that both the Old and New Testament are the inspired Word of God.

Do you know what the message of the Bible is? It tells us that God is good by nature, and because of His goodness He will make sure that justice is eventually done.

For example, there were more than 150,000 unsolved murders in the U.S. during the last 20 years — however, those unpunished murderers will receive justice by being sent to God's "prison" — a place called "Hell."

But God is so good He will also punish rapists, thieves, liars, adulterers, blasphemers, and fornicators (those who have had sex before marriage).

How will you do on Judgment Day?

Ask yourself a few questions: Have you ever lied (even once) or stolen (regardless of value)?

Have you ever used God’s name in vain, or had sexual thoughts about someone to whom you are not married?

Have you ever hated someone?

The shocking truth is that if you said yes to those questions, on Judgment Day God will see you as
a lying thief . . .
a blasphemer . . .
an adulterer . . .
and even a murderer.

Jesus said, "Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart," and Scripture also says that if you hate someone, you are a murderer.

This is the Bible’s warning — if God gives you justice on Judgment Day, you will end up in Hell.

However, God is rich in mercy, and He made a way for you to be forgiven:

"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Jesus suffered and died on the cross, taking the punishment for your sins.
Then He rose from the dead and defeated death.

If you repent and trust in Jesus, God will forgive you and grant you eternal life.

Pray something like:
"Dear God, please forgive my sins (name them). I turn from them and trust Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. In His name I pray. Amen."

Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read (see John 14:21).

If you choose to ignore the Bible's warning, and instead believe the fantasies of The Da Vinci Code, then be aware that you have joined the "Elvis is Alive!" crowd. You've included yourself in the ranks of the wide-eyed and faithful tabloid customers.

The choice, however, is yours. It's your eternity. So think it through carefully. There's nothing more important than where you spend eternity.

By the way, if you want to cash in on the $10,000 offer, go to www.TenThousandDollarOffer.com

Thank you for reading this."

from one of the links I posted above:
http://www.livingwaters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=214

 

[IzzyPop]

You know what I like less than the Da Vinci Code? Ray and Kirk.