Self-destruction is a choice

WND ^ | Tuesday, May 2, 2006 | Mychal Massie

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America is in a downward spiral, plummeting toward destruction – not because of depleted ozone, global warming, over population, mineral-resource depletion or any other silly pluripotent argument that is wheeled out daily. We are self destructing because of our choices. And while there was a time our choices appeared to be slowing down the inevitable, it now appears that all that is possible is being done to hasten same.

America is collapsing because, as a people, we have chosen to embrace lies over the truth. We have cursed that which is good and applauded that which is patently false. Evidence the applause and fanfare surrounding the anticipated release of "The Da Vinci Code." The book itself has been called "pure genius" and a "masterpiece that should be mandatory reading." It has been called "a delightful display of erudition" and "a mystery that challenges our intelligence."

Yet, the "Passion of the Christ" – a movie based entirely on historical fact, a movie based on the principle tenet of Christendom for over 2000 years, a movie about our Lord – is called "good for a laugh." Christians who embraced that movie were called "absurd." Dan Brown, author of the "Code," is as spiritually fatuous as his book is heretical, yet he is called brilliant and insightful, while Mel Gibson, creator and producer of "The Passion" was called "callous." The mainstream press, and many public figures, bemoaned the historical accuracy of the film as bad.

This is but one example of cursing the "Truth" while embracing a lie. It may seem redundant to point out the obvious, but when elementary school children are told it is good to learn about homosexuality – but not allowed to wear a tee-shirt with a Bible verse on it – I submit ..... More@http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49991

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[Izzy Dunne]

Can someone tell me why my picture didn't post?

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[Tax-chick]

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[HEY4QDEMS]

The "Passion" has grossed over $370M at the box office, (No1 all time for R rated films).

I don't see this movie approaching that figure, I may be wrong so I'll just wait and see but I doubt it will happen.

[sitetest]

While I'm not optimistic about the course of future events, the fact is that the "Passion of Christ" was an absolute box office hit, and I'm guessing that the "Da Vinci Code" will not do as favorably.

It is true that our national elites are disdainful of truth and often embrace evil, but I think that when you're talking about ordinary folks who live in our country, it's a lot more of a mixed bag.

[Little Ray]

The Da Vinci Code will do well. I have read the book, and I plan to go see it.

What bothers me here is the folks worrying about it being "theologically correct." These people are giving the author and the book too much credit. To me, its just another story in the vein of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Enjoy the action and drama, ignore the preaching.

[Publius6961]

What a refreshing post!

I was afraid of another faith-based rant about "global warming and we are doomed!"

[Gone GF]

This guy needs to take a deep, slow breath.

[MissAmericanPie]

I think all the hype around the Di Venci Codes is to try to tempt people to the box office. I very seriously doubt that the movie will even pay for itself, especially in the south.