Should Christians feel offended by the book ' The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown?

"The DaVinci Code" - I loved the movie and the book. I also enjoy fiction. I wasn't offended at all. To me, it doesn't matter if Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene or not. I don't even care if he had children with her. He died for my sins and he is the Son of God. Jesus was put here in human form to experience the trials and tribulations of man (and of course to preach God's love and to save us) I don't know deep down in my heart that the afore mentioned are not true, simply because there are many translations of the Bible, plus, how do I know that, say, one of the Popes a long, long time ago didn't accidentally on purpose burn what he didn't think fit into his description of Jesus?
@deepti15 (1190)
India
March 23, 2008 10:28am CST
I understand and knew that it was a work of fiction. but many countries have banned the book as they found it threat to the religion beleifs. What do u say? I loved the movie and the book. I also enjoy fiction. I wasn't offended at all. To me, it doesn't matter if Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene or not. I don't even care if he had children with her. He died for my sins and he is the Son of God. Jesus was put here in human form to experience the trials and tribulations of man (and of course to preach God's love and to save us) I don't know deep down in my heart that the afore mentioned are not true, simply because there are many translations of the Bible, plus, how do I know that, say, one of the Popes a long, long time ago didn't accidentally on purpose burn what he didn't think fit into his description of Jesus? These are Hypotheticals, of course, but I just feel that it's a possibility, but it's no reason for me to disbelieve the teachings of Jesus Christ. I trust jesus.
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@Bd200789 (2994)
• United States
23 Mar 08
No, they should not be offended. The book is fiction, not fact. Most people don't understand the difference anymore.
• United States
23 Mar 08
I do not believe that Christians should be offended by it. It is a fictional story, and should be treated that way. However, I have heard things like what the book talks about being discussed before I ever heard of the book, and we all know it to be false.
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@deepti15 (1190)
• India
24 Mar 08
I agree with you both that book is a lie or as getunaddicated said a work of fiction. But the thing which I didn't got is why it has been banned in many countries?? Can you please tell?
• United States
24 Mar 08
I will say that many countries will Ban books that they believe attack the fundamental religion of that country, not so much to keep the citizens ignorant as to avoid a situation that may lad to alot of anti-Christian violence. Many will disagree with that, but it seems to be the way they think.
@balasri (26537)
• India
13 Mar 09
I do not think that any true christian will be offended by for the simple fact that any amount of fictitious writings however interesting it may be cannot shake the faith in God and his son.
• India
3 Jun 08
i dont think that it sholud affect their religious beliefs... the book as well as the movie are gr8
• United States
23 Mar 08
i really do not think that we (christians) should be offended by anything that is said or done but we are all human and we often live and judge by our feelings instead of our heart(the heart of christ) i new people in my congegation that were offended by the movie the apostle with robert duvall because he was forgiven for a murder(need to see the movie) but is that not what forgiveness is all about sorry about rambling on but christianity iis about freedom so if it does not offend you then enjoy it remember it is just entertainment
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@deepti15 (1190)
• India
24 Mar 08
Yeah most people doesn't understand that the book or movie is meant for entertainment but entertainment at a cost of hurting people's sentiments. That's not fair.
@carinio98 (2929)
• Philippines
9 Jun 08
i guess there is only one thing why christians are afraid of that book... it contains some info that christianity kept hiding for centuries... some of it are not pubulish coz the truth lies beneath of the head of christianity...