Da Vinci Code

The enemies of the cross have been fighting God for centuries.
Famous teachers in liberal schools of the 18th and 19th
centuries were shocking the religious world with one denial of
Scripture after another. Zarathustra (1883-85) was the first to
popularize the announcement 'God is dead'. Later Friedrich
Nietzsche rejoiced in that death and bewailed the 'weak herd'
(those of us who believe in Christ). In 1957 Gabriel Vahanian
published a book entitled "God Is Dead." Bishop James Pike
came later denying the divinity of Jesus. On and on they
marched.

In the 60's many bought into this 'death of God' theory. People
stopped honoring or even believing in Christian principles.

Then came the movies. "The Exorcist" was a block buster of
the 70's, depicting an anemic Christianity that couldn't
overcome Satan. Years later, "The Temptation of Christ"
shook the world for a time. Now comes "The DaVinci Code"
trying to show Christianity as a fraudulent faith.

Much of our society has bought it. People ceased holding
Christ or his Father in esteem in their language. "Oh my
Goddddd!" is a favorite TV exclamation. "Jesus Christ" is the
by-word today for any foul mouth that wants to express
exasperation.

But why the constant attacks? Why Jehovah and Jesus? Why
the Bible? Why not Mohammed or the Moslem god Allah or
the Koran? It is because Satan is not afraid of something that
is not real. He doesn't have to defeat men's faith in Allah, a
fraudulent faith. Satan is more than content for you to follow
the way of the Islam.

It is Christianity Satan tries to destroy. The living gospel must
be surprised (Romans 1:18). The powerful name of Jesus
must be belittled and blasphemed. Satan must fight the true
faith. Satan will let the false religions flourish because he
doesn't fear them. Satan would be glad if falsehood ruled the
world. He is the father of lies!

But the "Good News" is that it won't. The true Almighty God
of heaven is behind the truth. It will win the day and stand
until time is no more (Daniel 2:44). The Gospel of Christ will
live on long after the unbelievers are gone to meet the God
they blasphemed. Hold on believers! Truth is forever on the
scaffold, but the Almighty God Jehovah is in the shadows
keeping watch over His own.

Some are saying that Christians must see the movie "The Da
Vinci Code" to be able to be defend the faith. To us it seems
there has been enough information given about it on the radio,
television, in magazines, and newspapers to state that it is
untruthful trash. Part of the book's and movie's purpose is to
blaspheme and part is about the money. If believers don't see
the film or read the book they hold the enemy off on both
fronts.

If someone asks "What did you think of the movie?" a
response of "Not enough to see it?" seems appropriate.

"The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The
Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be
gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his
countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
(Numbers 6:24-25)

[Jacob]

Don't watch it then. Simple.

[redfox]

Jeff,
I am a christian but I still intend to watch the Da Vinci code.

Not because it is historically accurate necessarily or becasue it is going to help my faith, but instead becasue we should not ingore it. Christians must be equipped to argue their beliefs, but how can we do that if we disregard other beliefs without even considering them!

I am going to watch it firstly becasue it is a very good story, and will therefore be enjoyable, and secondly because I want to be able to have an informed debate about it with my friends...

[TheLight]

It's just a movie. A story that will entertain you for a few hours.

[imarugbyball]

So no-one ever critisises muslims then? what about those cartoons?
Jews-the holocaust.........etc its just a book/film its not historaclly accurate but then again neither is the bible but lirk it isnt an attack by satan on your religion, and it has made people think much more about religion which i think is a good thing.

Originally Posted by imarugbyball

So no-one ever critisises muslims then? what about those cartoons?
Jews-the holocaust.........etc its just a book/film its not historaclly accurate but then again neither is the bible but lirk it isnt an attack by satan on your religion, and it has made people think much more about religion which i think is a good thing.

Who says the Bible is inaccurate? Tell me where? Now this IS news to me!

On the da Vinci Code, here has been so much material put on the internet, television and magazines that I have enough material without making the film world richer and the producer of the book by paying to see this film. Just my view!

Further to the cartoons and Muslims. How is it that THEY can draw cartoons of Christians,Christ and God (which their newspapers do regularly) and make fun of Christianity and yet when it is done to them all hell lets fire?

[Jacob]

Originally Posted by Jeff Mills

Further to the cartoons and Muslims. How is it that THEY can draw cartoons of Christians,Christ and God (which their newspapers do regularly) and make fun of Christianity and yet when it is done to them all hell lets fire?

Ah, I understand completely. I wrote an article on this topic a while back, and asked the very same question. I think that is one of the very clear distinctions between secular society and religious society. Even though the US is predominately Christian, it has measures in place that theoretically prevent freedom of speech from being impinged by religious or social groups.

Zealously religious countries are, in my opinion, the most oppressive and do not function properly with diversity. I think the best option for you is not to criticize people who criticize Christianity, but to embrace the fact that they do so because you live in a free society. Hopefully then you will set an example of how religion and free speech are able to coexist.

A little bit of satire never really hurt anyone.

[Jacob]

Originally Posted by Jeff Mills

Who says the Bible is inaccurate? Tell me where? Now this IS news to me!

On the da Vinci Code, here has been so much material put on the internet, television and magazines that I have enough material without making the film world richer and the producer of the book by paying to see this film. Just my view!

Ahem. I'm very sorry to be the one to break this to you, but the Bible was written by Middle Eastern tribesmen, sitting in their tents and guessing that the earth is a flat disc made by a magical man a few thousand years ago. It is not a historically accurate or verifiable amalgam of documents, nor does it have any real basis in science. The Bible teaches that man was created from dirt just days after the creation of the universe. This is false.

The Bible is as factual as the Koran, the book of Mormon, the Egyptian heiroglyphics or any other superstitious nonsense.

As for the Da Vinci Code... you can't criticize a movie without seeing it for yourself. It doesn't matter what everyone else says. If you don't like the movie, then don't see it. Of course, then you relinquish any right to condemn the film, its message and its producers. You have to make that decision.

"""""""As for the Da Vinci Code... you can't criticize a movie without seeing it for yourself. It doesn't matter what everyone else says. If you don't like the movie, then don't see it. Of course, then you relinquish any right to condemn the film, its message and its producers. You have to make that decision.""""""""

Now here IS A DOUBLE standard person! Criticizes the Bible and Cristians but has never studied the Bible and has no intention of wanting to listen to reason. The Bible tells us to stay away from fools like this, so as this person is not open here endeth the lesson! Proverbs: 26:4-11