I saw the movie and I haven't read the book and I don't understand most of the things.I will read the book and try to figure out what I didn't understand in the movie.I recommend that you do the same.
2006-06-16 23:44:37
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answered by Anonymous
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The issues surrounding the tale raised by the film are the discussion about the "holy grail". The Da Vinci code as I understand it switches the belief of the grail being a chalice (a cup) to it being a direct blood line leading back to Jesus.
The whole issues raised are challenging modern christian beliefs. The film introduces a conspiracy theory which I think you'll find that has existed for a long time.
The whole thing is mixed up in stories that exist from medieval christian beliefs. The cathars that existed in Southern France were challenged by the Catholic Church because whilst they were Christians their beliefs were at odds with the mainstream. The introduction of the Knights Templar in the story complicates matters. They were disliked by the church for their independence and wealth (early bankers). They also encouraged the use of the english language because it wasn't a latin based language and contolled by the Catholic Church. One of the main reasons it has become the international business language.
Ok I haven't actually answered your question but hopefully given you some further research points.
2006-06-16 23:57:46
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answered by loadsatiggers 2
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The problem with the film and book (from the Catholic Church's point of view) is that it drags up the fact that the Church has consistently treated women badly - witch-burnings, dismissal of the women in the early church who were leaders with equal roles, vilification of Mary Magdalene, calling her a prostitue etc., when there is no evidence for this in scriptures (apocrypha included).
To have a film/book suggest such an important role for people (women) who the men in dresses have tried to sideline sends them into a frenzy.
They cannot however change the fact that the resurrection was first revealed to women. The Da Vinci Code is a pretty poor book and an average film, but anything that alerts people to the existence of 'gospels' the church tried to hide is a good thing in my book. The more people read these 'forgotten' gospels, the better.
2006-06-17 01:43:14
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answered by Trish D 5
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It's a work of fiction out of the Authors head, plagiarized from a previous book & is one of the biggest waste of waffle trying to explain that to people.
Folks will be telling they believe in the lion, the witch & the wardrobe exist next!
There are no real provable beliefs behind the book.
But I do know the Vatican have thrown millions on disproving the Da Vinci Code, why they've done that? No one knows for sure!
2006-06-16 23:49:24
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answered by Anonymous
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I have read the book several times, & was greatly disappointed in the film...(mostly with Tom Hanks but that's not relevant here!!!) I think there are interesting ideas thrown out by the theories within the book, Jesus was human, he was brought up in the Jewish faith...the Bible gives us this....but the Bible doesn't tell us anything that happened to him between the ages of 12 & 30... Personally, I think it is entirely possible that he followed the traditions of his time, ie marriage, but mostly I think that the Da Vinci Code allows the roots of Christianity to be questioned....and rightly so, you should be able to challenge what you believe in
2006-06-17 00:00:22
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answered by original_darkling 2
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If anyone wants a good explanation, there is an event which will cover it this Saturday (24th June) called Alive at the Merton Sixth Form Centre in Morden, South London, UK which will cover it. They've also got an excellent band.
Doors open 6:30 for 7:00 start. No admission charge
Follow the links below for details.
2006-06-21 04:35:48
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answered by mikeoxley242 5
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The book is quite hard to get into at the beginning, but it is crammed full of lots of intriguing facts that you'll need to fully understand the messages. The film is poor-compared to the book. I read it in about 9 hours! Quality page turner! I was a bit let down by the ending and wanted a more solid climax but hey!
2006-06-16 23:47:03
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answered by willows 5
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He had a daughter not a son and that is the thing that was the problem, the views of women within religion are not good i.e man is most dominent and women should be submissive, that is why any free thinking women throughout history have been persicuted i.e witch trials by religious sects so if it was to come out that Jesus actually had a daughter that would shatter the foundations of religion as we know it today! that was my understanding - i havent read the book but have seen the film
2006-06-23 08:29:47
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answered by Ruth H 1
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the book said he had a daughter not a son. the bible he was both -human and divine. the church cant afford to let people find out he married and had a kid because christianity is based on MALE power. power cannot be seen to derive from a female like mary magdalen. if people dont believe that jesus was sole a divine figure instead of an ordinary bloke then the whole religious/political structure will come crashing down.
2006-06-17 02:47:38
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answered by elephantstone82 1
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The real answer to Jesus having a child we will never know, since there is nothing to prove or disprove that theory... however the National Geographic Channel "Unlocking DaVinci's Code" and Books like "Breaking the DaVinci Code" by Darrell L. Boch PH.D. analyzed every single one of the aspects of it and states it is fiction. Even the author Dan Brown states it is a novel...I believe the reputation of the National Geographic is believable enough for me to say... I firmly believe the book is just fiction.
Please visit the links below...specially the Dan Brown official site it will help...It definetely helped me.
2006-06-17 02:13:21
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answered by electrasmart 2
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