Did you ever wonder what Davinci Code suggests it might be true? If yes, would you feel betrayed?

Question

This goes for any religion becuase Jesus is for everyone. Did you ever wonder if Jesus really married and had a child, and that Catholic church changed our history? Why do you think?

Listen, I read the god damn book so you do not need to tell me all that crap that I already know. I am asking you to tell me if you ever wuestioned the faith after you read it. Or, did you ever wonder if it is true. Please do not be a smart as*...

Answer 1

Umm... it says right in the first page of the book that it is FICTIONAL!

Answer 2

If you ever do some real research into the claims made by the Da Vinci Code, you'll find that there's no chance it's true. Even the "facts" listed by Dan Brown at the beginning of the book aren't true. The papers he talks about have been proven to be forgeries; Leonardo da Vinci was never in a secret society. It's pure fiction. Dan Brown wrote it as just that, a fictional novel, never meant to be taken seriously. But then he saw how much money he could make from the controversy if people did take it seriously, so he's let it continue.

But what if, disregarding all the evidence, it is true? I don't think it matters. Would it really challenge the divinity of Jesus if he was married and had a kid? Would it make what he did on the cross have any less meaning? Of course not. The early church would have had no reason to hide something like that. What real difference would it make?

Answer 3

I've read the book and see the film, and it didn't make me question my faith for a couple of reasons.

1) Mostly it's a blend of fact and fiction (the facts page only said that the organizations and documents he got his ideas from exist - he didn't say that they were right.)

2) I already believed that the early christian church fell into apostasy - or otherwise strayed from the truth (this falling away was foretold by the apostles in Theselonians). What they said about doctrine being voted on was accurate...does that make everyone who participated in this vote bad or evil? Or people who have inherited the results of this vote? I don't know, I think most of them were trying to do the best they could.

3) I don't see any problem with idea of Jesus being married. He was our ideal example of how we should be, and if marriage is ordained of God, then it makes sense.

4) There are some things in the Davinci Code that I absolutely don't agree with, but they seem to have giant gaps in logic...the big one for me is idea that Jesus being married would somehow make Him not the son of God. How does that work? We know that He did things that were pretty human and normal (that's why the people in His home town rejected Him), But how would a marriage inherently change who He is? My marriage didn't make me any less of my father's daughter, or any less of everything that makes me who I am.
That and, if they actually tested Sophi's blood with a confirmed Mary Magdelian, what does that show? Any one have Jesus' DNA handy to test that too? Nope...so again the whole foundation of this book is on very shaky logic.


Sorry, long answer, ultimately, I guess I'd only feel betrayed if I were practicing celibacy.

Answer 4

I am amazed at how gullible people are at believing the so-called "facts" that this book brings up. Out of thin air! 80 gospels written!? And Constantine only chose 4, then corrupted them? First, including all the false gnostic gospels, there was hardly a quarter of that amount. Second, Constantine had nothing to do with the Canon of scripture.

Don Brown states that it was the council of Nicea that voted to say that Jesus was God--and that it was a "close vote". Yeah, a close vote of 316 to 2. Wow, how close. Funny, though, a few months ago they discovered in Megiddo, the oldest Christian church dating back to the 2nd century. 100 years before the council of Nicea did their "close vote", we see a mosaic dedication that reads, "dedicated to the God Jesus Christ". This belief was confirmed by the 2nd century writings of Ignatius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenius and Clement of Alexandria.

And then he has the gall to say there were true gospels in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Man, this guy is delusional.There is not ONE mention of Jesus in ANY of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Yet people are eating this nonsense up.

Mary was Jesus' mother, and He told John, while on the cross, to take her into his home and take care of her. Mary Magdalene was there as well. If they were married, Jesus would have provided for her as well. Do you think after the resurrection that Jesus would have known that Mary M. was pregnant with their child? Yet, when He spoke to her, she called Him "teacher", not "husband", and neither spoke of activity in the womb. A little common sense is needed here.

If you don't want to believe, then say so. But don't base it on ignorant revisionist history like the Da Vinci Code. Looks like the world is all ready for the coming deception...

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2 Thessalonians 2:11-12
For this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

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Answer 5

Knowing what I know of both religious and secular history, I have completely discounted the Da Vinci Code as a fabrication. The Priory of Sion is so bogus that I can barely tolerate someone mentioning it without retching. I also have extensively studied the Templar Knights and not found a shred of evidence that what is said about them is true.

But I do think the Catholic Church did corrupt much of the Gospel to enrich itself and enforce doctrine not consistent with the words of Jesus.

Answer 6

I find it a quite facinating thought. I find it odd that a majority of Jesuss' life is left out of the book he supposedly inspired.

I see it as a very likely possibility and one that should be looked at with extreme thought. Jews of that day married in their teens. Jesus as a teen was never mentioned. I do not believe that the way it is portrayed in the DiVinci Code to be exactly right. There are many other books that look at historical facts and facts only and does not wrap a fictional story around it. Take Holy Blood, Holy Grail for thought. The words "Holy Grail," could in many ways have been mistranslated. If you do the research on this you will see my point.

I for one will not find it betraying. It is a fact that religion is created by humans to help them cope with life.

For a majority of middle history Mary was not seen as a prostitute. This was perpetuated by the Catholic Church. To me it seems the perfect cover to deceive many people. I find it odd that some people do not see the signs of this in old architecture. Churches ALL over Europe are strewn with statues of Mary Magdalene. There are even churches in France that have statues hidden away in basements to a girl named Sarah who was said to be the daughter of Mary. Why would Mary run away? For fear of being chastised for being associated with Jesus?

The deceitful ways of the church will one day be realized. People are digging deeper and deeper everyday into the dark histroy of christianity. It is an inevitable that something will be found factual and the christians will have more things to call the devil.

Answer 7

He was a Jewish man when it was unheard of to not get married. Plus we know as a fact that the Roman Catholic church burned all writings that they didn't like, along with all people didn't like. So is it so hard to believe that they covered this up to? And why do people fight so hard to defend the teachings of this power evil power hungry ancient church? I'd fill in some other people on the details of The Da Vinci code which makes many great points, but they can read it themselves.

Answer 8

The other disciples also wrote books, including Judas. Most contradict what's said in Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. But none of them suggest a wife and child. You can readwhat they have to say from a few books. I don't recall the authors name, but she is considered an expert in this subject. Other authors have written books also. Do a search on "gnostic gospels", and you'll get a long list of books. Btw, the bible as we know it came about as result of a committee founded by the Catholic Church a long long time ago. This committee selected what is now included in the bible.

Answer 9

Ok... here I go, about to get rocks thrown at me by fellow Christians...

IF Jesus married Mary Magdalene and produced a child, that would change nothing...

Jesus never said don't get married... he never said don't have children... so if he did those things... he would not be contradicting himself.

While I have not seen any record that would make me change what I believe, the implications of the DaVinci Code are of little consequence... well... except maybe to Holy Mother Church (That's Catholocism for those of us who haven't seen the movie Dogma).

Have we forgotten that a BIG part of the reason Jesus was here in the first place was to experience the human condition??? The gospels record that Jesus understands what it is to be hungry and thirsty... he understands what it is to be tempted to do something he knew he shouldn't do... he understands what it is to be lied on... he understands what it's like to lose a loved one... he understands what it's like to be betrayed by someone close to you...

So... would I feel betrayed to learn that Jesus understands what it's like to fall in love??? not at all. It would actually make me feel closer to him.

Answer 10

its always possible. i wouldnt feel betrayed bc i know that into the middle ages kings became jealous of the power of the church and corrupted the religion in their favor so they could control their people. what was once a book of fictional stories (much like asops fables) created with life lessons that help you live a better life, has turned into an instrument of control. catholic church has used the bible to start wars in order to gain power and fortune. its a historical fact. much like a corrupt government they dont want you to know anything that could cause you to doubt them. they fear they will lose their power. and just remember that the catholic religion is a fairly new religion in the scope of history and at one time were thought of in the same way as any "crazy cult" back then.

Answer 11

I wouldn't feel betrayed...a little confused though..they said if he got married and had a child..he wouldn't be Divine- I don't understand that...that should make him even more divine..b/c he would b just like us...yet never let the devil tempt him- I mean if he got married first..what's the problem...- b/c I don't c anything wrong- and on the book they put it's fictional...so the church wouldn't come after them- they have alot of evidence..yet that same evidence can also prove it's not true