Da Vinci Code
I'm not all about the hype of the Da Vinci Code, however I do love a good intriguing and adventure filled movie, and I love most of Tom Hank's movies -- so I'm interested in seeing the film. However when I read the book, I was disturbed that so many people would absolutely love it. I did enjoy the read -- it was well-written, had unexpected twists, and was intriguing. But I could not get past the premise -- that Christ was human and not divine. That is the whole underlying premise of the book. I do not understand how strong Christians can read the book and buy into the fictional premise and think of it as truth.
Understandably Dan Brown is a talented writer, and the subject matter is close to the hearts of many. He weaves a good story -- but that's what it is -- a story. So when I go to church and hear people speculating about the book and the possibility of truth contained in it -- it saddens me that we can believe something just because it has been printed.
I just read a really great article about the Da Vinci code and the falacies it contains, and the deceptive way the adversary works to get us to believe falsehoods. If you have questions, this is a good place to start shedding light.
I'm torn as to whether or not I'll actually see the film. My time is extremely limited, and do I want to pay money to perpetuate the mis-information, or should I pass it up and spend my time doing things which will build my faith rather than initiate questions based on fiction? I haven't decided yet because to me it's clear the work is fiction and it's not based on truth. If you see the film, I would love to get your opinions. It's just a book and just a film -- it shouldn't be a big deal -- but when I have seen the impact the book has had on people who are now questioning their faith in Christ -- "by their fruits ye shall know them"... then I wonder about the motive behind the book. Dan Brown has admitted he has questions about Christianity and he includes his own doubts in his book. As a writer myself, I can see how my personal objectives, feelings, and motives are easily woven into my writing -- it's the way I can get a message across.
I guess it is up to each individual to decide -- The question is: does it bring you closer to Christ, fill you with light and love, and make you want to become a better person, or does it cast doubt, darkness, fears, anxieties, and make you question your faith?
Understandably Dan Brown is a talented writer, and the subject matter is close to the hearts of many. He weaves a good story -- but that's what it is -- a story. So when I go to church and hear people speculating about the book and the possibility of truth contained in it -- it saddens me that we can believe something just because it has been printed.
I just read a really great article about the Da Vinci code and the falacies it contains, and the deceptive way the adversary works to get us to believe falsehoods. If you have questions, this is a good place to start shedding light.
I'm torn as to whether or not I'll actually see the film. My time is extremely limited, and do I want to pay money to perpetuate the mis-information, or should I pass it up and spend my time doing things which will build my faith rather than initiate questions based on fiction? I haven't decided yet because to me it's clear the work is fiction and it's not based on truth. If you see the film, I would love to get your opinions. It's just a book and just a film -- it shouldn't be a big deal -- but when I have seen the impact the book has had on people who are now questioning their faith in Christ -- "by their fruits ye shall know them"... then I wonder about the motive behind the book. Dan Brown has admitted he has questions about Christianity and he includes his own doubts in his book. As a writer myself, I can see how my personal objectives, feelings, and motives are easily woven into my writing -- it's the way I can get a message across.
I guess it is up to each individual to decide -- The question is: does it bring you closer to Christ, fill you with light and love, and make you want to become a better person, or does it cast doubt, darkness, fears, anxieties, and make you question your faith?
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