True, factual criticism or a pathetic excuse to gain fame?

Question

Nowadays, we see people mostly, unfortunately, from the Church on the streets rallying and boycotting against supposed controversial topics such as heresy, sacrilege or "historical innaccuracy" found in today's literature. Of course, it would probably be reasonable if these books, movies or articles were classified as facts. However, what about those that are fiction? One perfect example would be the 'controversy' behind the Da Vinci Code. Honestly, I can say it was a very good read as I was easily engrossed with the various mysteries and discoveries. And up to now, I see people burning pages of the book and marching on the streets with signs bashing the Da Vinci Code. I have come to ponder whether or not this is merely an expression of their personal desire for 'minutes of fame'. What do YOU think about it?

Answer 1

These days religion is about 50% I'm right, you're wrong, so I'm better, egoism.

e·go·ism n. 1.a. The ethical doctrine that morality has its foundations in self-interest. b. The ethical belief that self-interest is the just and proper motive for all human conduct. 2. Excessive preoccupation with one's own well-being and interests, usually accompanied by an inflated sense of self-importance

Answer 2

I think they are genuinely misguided if the book is fiction.

What's sad is the vast amount of people that take a bit of fiction and hold it as fact, whether it be from the Da Vinci code or the Left Behind Series which so many Christians readily believe from what I've read on Y!A.

Morals cannot be forced on someone, they have to be learned in the heart & mind.

Answer 3

I think the DaVinci code was taken too seriously. In reality its a badly written novel re-hashing evidence that has been repeatedly published since the early eighties.
I think, however, that the evidence for most Christian ideas is non-existent.