Comments on: Bloggers and Da Vinci

By: ~Jewels~of~the~Jungle~

~Jewels~of~the~Jungle~ — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:25:19 +0000

Here Cometh the Da Vinci Deluge

La Shawn Barber is calling on all Christians to blog about the upcoming Da Vinci Code movie. Sounds like fun! The assertions and innuendos made by Dan Brown in his novel have been chewed up and spat out by people far more qualified than I, however ev…

By: RepJ

RepJ — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:38:30 +0000

Hey! Simpletracks works w/AOL. That was my test run. Thanks, La Shawn!

By: Republican Jen

Republican Jen — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:37:19 +0000

The Da Vinci Cold: Something to Sneeze at

I have not done a lot of research into the “Da Vinci Code”, but I did read the book. I thought it was poorly written and full of silly conspiracy theories.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:38:47 +0000

La Shawn,

I was going to post this under the “Christians, Are You Ready For The Da Vinci Code?”, but the “Leave a comment” window is closed.

The following is my personal perspective and is directed at Christians (myself included):

Imagine a series of childrenâ€™s books that would support and teach children â€œfictionallyâ€ that it is acceptable to rape, be homosexuals/lesbians and to premeditate murder. Wow! Those with the greatest potential could attend a special school to bring their special gifts to fruition. It would be a great and interesting way to encourage children to read and use their imaginations. Best of all it is only make believe.

Would you support or allow your children to read such books? Why? Why not?

Rape, homosexuality, and premeditated murder are each called abominations to God our Creator. So are witchcraft, soothsaying, interpreting omens, sorcery, conjurers of spells, mediums, spiritists and those who call up the dead.

Should you, as Christians allow or encourage your children to read books that “support” that which we are told in the Bible are real, yet called abominations to God? Yes/No. Why? Why not?

By: Amphipolis

Amphipolis — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:47:35 +0000

The Da Vinci Code relies primarily on the power of suggestion. It is not good enough to show its errors. Something has to be offered in its place.

Christian symbolism such as the blood of the lamb, Jesusâ€™ teachings about himself, human guilt and the possibility of true forgiveness, the resurrection – these are the things we must bring into the discussion.

The big chapters are 55 and 58. I found some whoppers in chapter 61 – check out my post.

By: The Defiance, Colorado Democrat

The Defiance, Colorado Democrat — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:23:21 +0000

What luxury isn’t…

I really wish I had the luxury of absolute, unquestioning faith.~Dan Brown in a speech to the New Hampshire Writers’ Project…If you nourish Faith, it lives. If you ignore Faith, it dies.
One thing Faith isn’t is a luxury.

By: The Account

The Account — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:17:20 +0000

Is It Really Just Fiction?

There are probably very few people in this world who haven't heard of Dan Brown's bestseller The Da Vinci Code. Only a small percentage, unfortunately, truly realize the dangers that lurk in this supposed work of “…

By: sofyst

sofyst — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:33:28 +0000

The Da Vinci Code Swarm

It is one thing to create a fictional story for the sole purpose of entertainment. It is quite another thing when the fiction told is actually believed to be true by the author. One must of necessity question the intentions of the story-teller. If the …

By: George

George — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:09:20 +0000

I have also read the book… basically because bazillions of other people had made it a topic of conversation. I found it to be a rather middle-of-the-road thriller. OK, but nothing special.

Although I might be inclined to comment on the religious and theological shortcomings of the book, that has been covered by folks much more qualified than I to do so.

However, it also happens that I am a 32nd degree Mason, and the caricature of Freemasonry depicted in the book pegged the guffaw meter. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to set them straight on the gaffes regarding Freemasonry. The book reads like one of the tinfoil-hat websites claiming that the Illuminati are running the world.

By: cigar-theology.com

cigar-theology.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:33:46 +0000

“Da Vinci Code” Movie

Are Christians ready for the Da Vinci Code Movie? Join the conversation …

By: J Rob's House Of Opinions

J Rob's House Of Opinions — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:28:58 +0000

Okay, Okay, I’ll Read the Silly Thing

It appears to be another attempt to lay claim that gnosticism is the real Christianity. Now if I am going to discuss this and contribute to the discussion on LaShawn Barber’s Corner I am going to have to read the darn thing.

By: Ruth H

Ruth H — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 15:35:24 +0000

I read the book, almost on assignment from a friend who wanted my views on it. I found it a poorly written thriller filled with improbable themes. One of the most improbable in my mind, as one who has worked with my family genealogy, is that a family line could be traced that far back. Not only improbable but virtually impossible. I have seen people post their genealogies on line who actually think they have traced a formerly unknown line back to Biblical times. I find that ridiculous. Funny how we all seem to come from someone important back in the 900′s-1200′s.
Another great improbability is almost every chapter ending in a near killing suddenly averted. If it hadn’t had so much publicity and my friend had not wanted my opinion, I would never have slogged through the whole book.

By: majesty allah

majesty allah — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 05:03:37 +0000

WHO CARES ABOUT THIS MOVIE?
People need to stop looking at the idol worshiping of Jesus in pictures, movies, and statues and focus on the lessons of life the man was speaking upon. To many people(Christians , Sunday-Christians,Holiday only Christians) are so concerned with proving Jesus’s death and what it meant that they are overlooking the way he LIVED.
The unrighteous are loving that people continue to gossip, yell, and fight one another about these things instead of living a life the way The Brother Jesus wanted. To in the words of Jeru the Damaja( a rap artist)”Ain’t the Devil Happy”

Peace is the absence of confusion

By: Myopic Zeal

Myopic Zeal — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:28:53 +0000

LaShawn is hoping to own the Da Vinci Code tag by the time the promotion for the move picks up heavily in the next few months.

By: The Seven Realms

The Seven Realms — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:50:52 +0000

Poor Leonardo must be spinning in his grave.

La Shawn Barber exhorts her fellow Christians to be ready to address the questions and conversations that will arise from the forthcoming movie based on the fictional work called “The Da Vinci Code”.

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