why  is there so much obssesion with the davinci code?
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Christians have trouble grasping the concept that their religion is full of flaws, (Christmas the birth of jesus? Jesus is white? etc.) What Da Vinci Code did was open a can of worms to the masses, sorta a catalyst for many people to go forth with a rediscovering of what their religion was. From this the church has lost many followers, in retaliation they're doing what they do best declaring blasphemy of what they don't understand or can't control. \nWhats interesting is that we may be finnaly witnessing the downfall of one of the largest religions in the world. I'm not talking about the whole religion is going to end, but its certainly loosing more members than it can replace. With the death of Pope John Paul it'll happen even faster, he was able to bring this religion into the 21'st century but I doubt this'll last.\nWhat you'll find though is that people are not smart, people are incredibly stupid and gullible. I dunno, if your seeking answers to your religion your not going to find it in Dan Brown's book.
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Interesting fiction.\nEntertainment.\nCompletely challenges my religion but I don't care. \nPerhaps a grain of truth.\nThese rumors didnt' just begin with DaVinci Code.\nIt's been ongoing gossip since the crucifiction\nThere must be a grain of truth to it.\nIf not, it's interesting.  \nGet's people interested in discussing religion.  \nI see no problem with Jesus being married and having children. \nWhy would he have not?  \nThe bible completely skips a majority of his life when marrying and having children would be the normal thing to do at the ages skipped.  \nWhy leave those years blank?  \nIs it true?\nWho knows?  Who cares?\nIt's just interesting.  \nNot offensive.
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the problem with the Da Vinci code is that it is so historically inaccurate that its impossible to answer your question.  The grail itself has been sought after since the apostolic era of the church.  The problem was that very few relics survived this period as most Christians were hoping to avoid being killed for their faith, not creating a library of relics.  The early hereisis of the church were usually of two main types.  Jesus was mostly or fully human, or mostly or fully God.  The Dan Brown crowd would favor the first intrepation.  What is more relevent is the continuning gnosticism, and Montanism of the church.  Both groups favor the idea of direct revelation from God and a rejection of organised religion which is more of what Dan Browns book is really reaching out too.
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Christians are pissed off because although the Da Vinci Code is a complete piece of fiction (and marketed as such), the scenario is real and the things they say make a lot of sense and are very plausable.  They complain about it as though the author is telling a true story when in fact it is not.  \nThat being said, it is a very good read.  I recommend it.
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Actually the shadow of truth is not about the holy grail, the church doesn't care about this part... but the truth from the novel is that Jesus is a mortal prophit and his divinity was invented by men long ago. This is what people should research for, and not quote the bible cause the bible has already been modified.
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Because most modern people are idiots. The fact that the Da Vinci Code even exists proves that. Also we have great books like "The Darwin Awards" (great couple of books if you want something to read) that prove beyond a reasonable doubt that most people are idiots.
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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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It is a movie based on the book The Davinci Code by author Dan Brown. It is a tale of murder and mystery surrounding the search for the Holy Grail, commonly thought of as the cup Jesus used in The Last Supper. If you don't want to know the plot, stop reading now.\n\nDan Brown introduces theories of Jesus having a bloodline AFTER him (not just before him through his mother)through Mary Magdeline. Dan Brown also hints at Mary Magdaline being one of his original 12 disciples-- the one Jesus refers to as "the Beloved Disciple" or the disciple that Jesus loved.\n\nDavinci and other artists of the time were thought to be in secret societies and used their art/paintings to hide clues to lead to the location of the "real" Holy Grail. There are depictions of religious ceremonies that have sex involved. It is an entertaining book--nothing more, and I am sure the movie will draw much controversy. My suggestion is that for the truth about Christ, read THIS bestseller:\n\n"The Bible"
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It seems to be quite a fascinating study that apparently has been going on since the time of Isaac Newton[?]... But now, with the advent of computer technology, the use of a software program to decode the original Hebraic texts of the OT seems to shed more light into this theory.\n\nI caught a show on either the History or Discovery channel a few weeks ago and it depicted quite a number of bizarre and eerie revelations! Verrrry interestingg... indeed!
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Could it be...the DaVinci Code...
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I have known this for a long time, before the Da Vinci Code, because I did some research on Christianity a while back. There is whole lot of things that Christians don't know about their religion, like the fact that proven segments of the Bible are locked away in Vatican City, also there are other segments that provide a completely different view of Jesus, and if these views were held today they would put an end to things like, the requirement of church, the requirement of baptism, the acceptance of Jesus as god, and yet they were thought to be part of the Bible. Also you must remember that the Bible has been translated many times and mis translation from ancient languages into old english is very problematic, especially when it's done by scribes in a medival kings court. You must take everything in the Bible with a grain of salt, the stories in it are probably as they were in the original language, but they are not word for word, and also remember that parts of the Bible are missing, do research on it before you decide what is true.
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I don't see why not. Surely Christians are capable of distinguishing between truth and fiction. Just because the DaVinci Code has a high degree of verisimilitude and is virtually impossible to prove untrue (not being composed of scientifically verifiable statements) doesn't mean it's the TRUTH.\n\nOr does it?
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Do you people not realize that "Jesus" was just a man like any other man. Historical facts. Let me guess, the bible? The word of "God"? What did they hold a press conference so that they could get all the facts from "Jesus" and print them in one "historically accurate book"? I don't think so. I'm sorry but the bible is nothing more than a person or group of peoples perspective on a point in time. \nJesus was a human being! He had needs and desires just like every one else. Religion doesn't want to admit that because what, it will make him seem less "God like"? \nI think you people need to re-read the book. Yes "The Da Vinci Code" is a work of fiction. But I believe that a lot of the historical premises is based in truth. To what extent I don't know. The same with the bible. There may be a lot of truth there, but just like so much other written history, facts get lost or changed to suit the intentions of the author. \nCall it what you will, but I like to believe that maybe, just maybe the bloodline of Christ still exist out there today. What would be so wrong with that?
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A lot. My friends read The DaVinci Hoax. They said it's a must read. It clarified FACTUALLY  the WRONG claims of the The DaVinci Code.
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Fear is the only thing I can guess.  The Bible was written as fact, the DaVinci Code was written as fiction, yet they buy into the fictional work.  The Bible prophesizes such.
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Interesting...but is there truly any way to know for sure?  It's like the Shroud of Turin, there's so much controversy that the true science in it is lost.  I think that it's the general consensus that will influence the possibilities of orgin and usage (scary, huh).
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I have this video.  It is thought provoking.  Check out the one he (Alex Jones) put out about the Bohemian Grove.  That, too, is a secret sect that many of our presidents have belonged to as well as leaders from all over the world.  As for the Illuminati being a group of "intellectuals," that was said in The DaVinci Code and should not be taken as fact.  It was a wonderful web that Dan Brown weaved.  (I must say, though, I couldn't put that book down, very entertaining.)