Are Christian Writers Capitalizing on The Da Vinci Code Controversy?
Monday April 24, 2006
With the new movie about to release on May 19, 2006, everybody's talking (and writing) about The Da Vinci Code! I guess it's time for me to break down and read the book. I'll admit I was encouraged by members of my forum to read the book and see for myself what everyone is so stirred up about. You can join in the discussion by visiting this thread entitled "Will You See "The Da Vinci Code" Movie?"
So, I went out and bought the book over the weekend! Now, before you go off and mail me one of the too-numerous-to-count Christian books recently written to crack, break, explore, challenge and otherwise boo The DaVinci Code, you should know that I feel many of these writers are cashing in on the controversy. Hey, and here's a thought - by writing about it myself, am I capitalizing on the book's popularity also?
Is the controversy such a bad thing? A few of the books do suggest not fearing the book or the movie, but rather, using it to share your faith. After all, it does raise a great deal of interest in the Bible, the story of Jesus, and it does get people talking. Maybe - just maybe - reading the book or going to the movie will open up the very opportunity you've been searching for to share the truth of the Bible with a friend?
What Do You Think?
1) Yes.
2) No.
3) I haven't decided yet.
4) You will probably go to hell for suggesting it.
[See Current Results]
So, I went out and bought the book over the weekend! Now, before you go off and mail me one of the too-numerous-to-count Christian books recently written to crack, break, explore, challenge and otherwise boo The DaVinci Code, you should know that I feel many of these writers are cashing in on the controversy. Hey, and here's a thought - by writing about it myself, am I capitalizing on the book's popularity also?
Is the controversy such a bad thing? A few of the books do suggest not fearing the book or the movie, but rather, using it to share your faith. After all, it does raise a great deal of interest in the Bible, the story of Jesus, and it does get people talking. Maybe - just maybe - reading the book or going to the movie will open up the very opportunity you've been searching for to share the truth of the Bible with a friend?
What Do You Think?
- Isn't it just a fiction book - a made up story? Why are so many Christians upset about it?
- What do you think about the "not guilty" of plagiarism ruling in The Da Vinci Code trial?
- Do you think Christian writers are capitalizing on the controversy?
Poll: Will you go see The Da Vinci Code movie?
(Click a link to vote.)1) Yes.
2) No.
3) I haven't decided yet.
4) You will probably go to hell for suggesting it.
[See Current Results]
Comments
I will see the movie. I don’t recall Jesus ever encouraging ignorance, and I wonder why many Christians fear hearing the tale that Dan Brown has created. Are we so insecure in our faith that different ideas, outside criticism or fictious stories should be ignored by burying our heads in the sand? I was given a mind to think, as well as free will. I do not intend to squander these gifts.
I also agree that there are several Christians books whose authors are preying on those people who fear or disagree with the da Vinci Code and/or its message.
What amazes me about this book is how many people take it seriously. It’s fiction, and nothing more. If you think it’s a great story, go and enjoy the movie. But don’t be fooled into thinking the story line has anything to do with reality.
Robin Griffith-Jones, the master of London’s temple church, former chaplain at Lincoln college, Oxford University, and author of two books on the Bible, on a video grail quest in search of the truth behind “The Da Vinci Code.” Watch the segment #1 to the right; then click to continue through all six segments on beliefnet.com called Demystifying ‘Da Vinci. I believe this is the truth about the Da Vinci Code book and movie. Dan Brown’s book is a myth.
Ms. Marie K. Lally -
I have featured the beliefnet video (and other resources) in these Preparing for The Da Vinci Code resources.