Posted on 05/07/2006 8:05:47 AM PDT by dhuffman@awod.com
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - In the latest Vatican broadside against "The Da Vinci Code", a leading cardinal says Christians should respond to the book and film with legal action because both offend Christ and the Church he founded.
Cardinal Francis Arinze, a Nigerian who was considered a candidate for pope last year, made his strong comments in a documentary called "The Da Vinci Code-A Masterful Deception."
Arinze's appeal came some 10 days after another Vatican cardinal called for a boycott of the film. Both cardinals asserted that other religions would never stand for offences against their beliefs and that Christians should get tough.
"Christians must not just sit back and say it is enough for us to forgive and to forget," Arinze said in the documentary made by Rome film maker Mario Biasetti for Rome Reports, a Catholic film agency specializing in religious affairs.
"Sometimes it is our duty to do something practical. So it is not I who will tell all Christians what to do but some know legal means which can be taken in order to get the other person to respect the rights of others," Arinze said.
"This is one of the fundamental human rights: that we should be respected, our religious beliefs respected, and our founder Jesus Christ respected," he said, without elaborating on what legal means he had in mind.
A transcript of the documentary, due to be screened in Rome later this month just before the release of the film version of the best-selling book at the Cannes Film Festival, was made available to Reuters.
The book, written by Dan Brown, has sold more than 40 million copies.
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.
Why "hide" this "proof?" Why not distroy said "proof?"
There wil be no "death" of Catholicism.
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?
Oh brother! (Eyes rolling)
Your ignorance is showing.
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.
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).
Okay, I'll bite. What do you consider "reputable" sources?
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.
Uh oh- I think Harry Potter should contact his lawyer!
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.
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
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 -
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.
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.
the key words here are
"The fictional story "
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