[Libloather]

I'll wait for the sequel - Da Vinci does Islam...

[oolatec]

What an idiot. Does he not understand the concept of FICTION?

[Revolting cat!]

Great! It took just a single post this time to reveal to us dumbies the deep mysteryknown to only a lucky few: "It's FICTION, people!"

We're now anxiously awaiting the post that will reveal us another deeply held secret, that the only reason for the popularity of this piece of crap are the protests of the Catholic Church!

[Dog Gone]

I have never seen Catholics so freaked in my life. The molestation charges didn't get this reaction, although it was fairly close.

I'd like to see some polls where Catholics will leave the church if they see this movie.

This is stupidty beyond belief.

[Vaak]

These people take crap too seriously.
First we attacked Islam because they couldn't handle criticism, now are we suppose to attack Catholicism?
I'm ready to criticize if I must.

[Revolting cat!]

Pyro7480 on another, related thread: Wow, we've gone 13 posts without someone saying "It's just fiction!"

PING! This thread oughta make your day!

[Clintonfatigued]

Too many are overreacting to this movie. Calling for a ban is absurd. By David Brown's own admission, this is a work of fiction.

I will not watch the movie in part because it attacks the Catholic Church. While I'm not Catholic, I regard the Church as a force for good and have great respect for its devout followers. But placing a ban on a film denies the individual to make his or her own choice.

The only legitimate way to undermine this movie is to refuse to pay money to see it.

[Freedom_no_exceptions]

"It's something that we should not be talking about," he said, referring to the movie's storyline. "We might get struck by lightning."

How did the crazy old guy from Friday the 13th ("You're all doomed!") get appointed as the Philippine president's executive secretary?

[OmegaMan]

He should have waited till next week, that would have been just in time for opening weekend. It'll probably still help a little though. You cant buy advertising like this.

[Ptarmigan]

That's over the top. It's fiction. Angels and Demons on the other hand is not seen as anti-Catholic.

[D.P.Roberts]

Well, that oughta bring 'em in, or I don't know Arkansas.

[maxwell]

central premise is that Jesus Christ sired a child by Mary Magdalene.

The local radio talk-show host has been taking calls asking why Catholics are so offended by this book.

I got about half-way through before it bogged down and got boring but it seems to me that Catholics would not be the only ones who would have reason to take offense. An overbearing theme in this book seems to be the whole "goddess" concept which would hit a discerning Protestant with just as bad taste in the mouth.

[Revolting cat!]

Unfortunately, bad books tend to make good movies (see the pulp lit of the '30s and '40s), so it's hopeless to fight this one, especially since it's a thriller with stars playing (as usual) themselves, and, according to the propaganda, the book sold 40 million copies worldwide (40 million or less, the author is crying all the way to the Swiss bank.) But the education campaign must continue.

If only the book were better literature, like Umberto Eco's novels. It's always a shame when kitsch succeeds to such a degree.

[Screamname]

Better yet, a cartoon Da Vinci does Islam.

[nightdriver]

"Ramon Arguelles of the archdiocese of Lipa, south of Manila, said the movie was an affront to Christianity.."

Of course it is, so what else is new?

It would seem like the Lord is using things like this book and movie to filter the real believers out of the population. Those that know their Bible won't take this story seriously for an instant.

It could be that this, along with several other manifestations in the world, portend some exciting times ahead.

[softwarecreator]

I read the book and ... wow ... I'm still a Catholic!!!

It's a fictional book, nothing more.

[softwarecreator]

Da Vinci does Islam...

Followed by the final chapter ... "Islam does Dan Brown".

[rjp2005]

Good for Eduardo Ermita! I think its great he's suggesting his government take a stand for Christians here. We all remember a film 15 years ago by Scorcese that portrayed the same lie about Christ and Mary Magdelane. Fiction = Lies.

[Salvation]

BTTT!

[lizol]