THE DA VINCI CODE IS UPON US! I know this is supposed to make me get defensive and be concerned about people's faith, but I just cannot get that upset about bad history, regurgitated ancient Gnostic error, and what critics are mostly giving, "lukewarm praise, shrugs of indifference, some jeering laughter and a few derisive jabs." I admit that I haven't yet read the book or seen the movie, but I will do both soon. I hear the book is a roller-coaster, page-turner, which makes me excited about reading it.
I have read several articles, watched a 70 minute video that pretty much shredded Dan Brown's recounting of history and seen much of the hubbub on TV. The amazing thing is that even the Networks, National Geographic, Fox News and 60 Minutes agree that Dan Brown has some serious issues when it comes to getting his facts straight. Now, that in itself is akin to a miracle!
Gnosticism arose as a formidable opponent to the early church and endured for a few centuries before being repudiated by the truth of the Gospel and those who actually walked with Jesus of Nazareth. It is a familiar doctrine of demons that first made itself known through a serpent in a garden as he tempted a woman with special, inside, god-like knowledge. Our adversary, that serpent of old, is not very creative, but he is an expert at getting as much mileage out of his lies as could be possible.
It is very important that we know his lies, but even more important that we know the truth. That, I am afraid is the real issue. Christians do not really know what they believe and how to defend it against error. The times that we live in will test us and our ability to "contend for the faith." Dear brother and sister in Christ, FEAR NOT THE DA VINCI CODE, BUT FEAR THE LORD!
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I liked the novel as just that - a novel. From what I can see of the reviews, it isn't going to be worth paying the $7 at the theater, I'll wait for the DVD... Here is my favorite review quote...
ReplyDelete"You know a movie's a dud when even its self-flagellating albino killer monk isn't any fun." ~ John Beifuss