Cardinal urges [hypocritical] legal action against Da Vinci Code

Rooters.com ^ | Sun May 7, 2006 10:13am ET | Philip Pullella

[Tribune7]

FReepers made fun and ridiculed muslims over their claims of "blasphemy" by cartoon artists.

I think most of the ridicule was directed at the paragons of "journalism" who had no problem mocking Christianity but caved like a house of cards when faced with a threat of violence. Also, a lot of Freepers were rightfully concerned about Moslems getting special treatment

And to point out the obvious, the Cardinal is not demanding anybody's death unlike the Imans.

Actually, he may just be demanding equal -- rather than special -- treatment under Italy's laws. See may last post.

No American cardinal is demanding criminal prosecution of Dan Brown.

[irishjuggler]

Which is why Leonardo and other artists/writers of his time used codes - in Leonardo's day, there were boxes into which people could anonymously drop someones name, accusing them of a crime that would bring them before the Inquisition. If you didn't want to become a human marshmallow, you were very careful

I thought you had to be at a Priory of Sion meeting today. Look, Leonardo was NOT hiding secret codes about Jesus in his works. It's a fantasy. Get over it and get back on your meds. And he wasn't afraid of the "Inquisition," either. Try getting your history from some reputable sources.

[It's me]

It has at its disposal the Vatican Archives that is filled with documentation and proof about the early beginnings of the Church.

Why "hide" this "proof?" Why not distroy said "proof?"

[It's me]

There wil be no "death" of Catholicism.

[It's me]

Dan Brown doesn't claim that the Da Vinci Code is anything but a work of fiction...

Actually, I have never heard, seen or read where Brown states, unequivocally, that the Da Vinci Code is a book of fiction.

Can you point me to where he said it is fiction?

[It's me]

Because that would mean that Jesus had sex, which any Christian will tell you is dirty and sinful. (/s)

Oh brother! (Eyes rolling)

Your ignorance is showing.

[thebaron512]

I was surprised by National Treasure, since they did not put Freemasonry in a poor light as typical in films. It was a fun film to boot.

[thebaron512]

The Illuminati is another organization that got bad press by the government were it was founded and still has not shaken the bad press (if it even exists anymore).

[jess35]

Try getting your history from some reputable sources.

Okay, I'll bite. What do you consider "reputable" sources?

[livius]

Oh, that's right. The Church was born, disappeared after the death of the Apostles and revived with Martin Luther. Or perhaps with your individual "prophet." No point in carrying the discussion any further.

[irishjuggler]

What do you consider "reputable" sources?

How about Encyclopaedia Britannica? Or academic history books written by scholars at legitimate universities? Heck, practically anything is a more reputable source of history than Dan Brown's novels, Holy Blood, Holy Grail and other pseudohistorical trash of their ilk.

[drhogan]

i doubt if any records anywhere, in the Vatican secret archives, or wherever, could prove any of these points one way or another. my impression from reading historical works about Jesus and the early church is that the documentation from the early period is pretty slim. there is the New Testament and a few historical references.
Belief in Jesus as the Son of God is based on faith, not on historical records.
the Church (or churches) will go on, the debates about Jesus will go on, but Dan Brown will be forgotten within a few years after he publishes his final novel.
i tried reading his earlier novel, but i would not call him a "gifted" writer, and i put it down out of boredom.

[richmwill]

Uh oh- I think Harry Potter should contact his lawyer!

[Lunatic Fringe]

Hey pal, there are all kinds of people in the world. But in your mind there are only Christians and Muslims, I guess.

If there is one religion in the world more ridiculous than Christianity, it's Islam.

[The Coopster]

Can you point me to where he said it is fiction?

Well, you might try checking where in every book store the book is found. Hint: It's not in Theology, Non-Fiction, or History. I would think that if an author penned something that he wanted to present as historical or non-fiction, then THAT is where the book would be found

[maine-iac7]

And he wasn't afraid of the "Inquisition," either. Try getting your history from some reputable sources.

Having been accused and faced the inquisition himself - (charges dropped) and also living in a time when scientists were also imprisoned/killed - and he also delving in inventions - he would have been unwise not to have been afraid -

[Lunatic Fringe]

If there is anyone who is deceptive in this whole thing, it's the Catholic Church convincing their followers that Brown's book is presented as fact.

[The Coopster]

For all the rabid Catholics and non-Catholics alike...

Ephesians 4:29-32

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

[Tiberius109]

the key words here are
"The fictional story "