Da Vinci Code
By jessmtiu
@jessmtiu (251)
Philippines
February 9, 2007 4:41am CST
I've read the Da Vinci Code before, about a year ago, but I've been re-reading it recently and I actually found it quite disturbing. I'm just wondering if anyone of you feels the same way. Although it is stated that this book is a work of fiction, I just can't help but be amazed at how realistic the facts within it are presented. And I find myself questioning the very basis of Christianity. What if the facts mentioned down in this book is real? That the Roman Catholic Church is indeed suppressing all opposing truths against Christianity in order to lead the believers blindly and falsely?
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@pacodecabra (160)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I am disturbed by the fact that such a poorly written book with so many historical inaccuracies has been accepted as fact by so many people. And the more people condemn it, the more money Dan Brown makes.
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@unusualsuspect (2602)
• United States
9 Feb 07
You got that right. I only read it because my daughter in law wanted to know what I thought of it. It was boring, and very badly written. To this day, I don't understand the hoopla about it. I think we're reaching the point where most people can't tell the difference between fiction and reality. A novel is fiction, and believe it or not, I had someone tell me that isn't so. Whatever.
@arnboy (357)
• India
9 Feb 07
I have read the Da Vinci Code (however, Dan Brown's Angels and Demons is a much better book).
The Da Vinci Code is a fast paced book based on relegious controversies regarding the children of Jesus Christ. I think Dan Brown made a lot of money in fact millions and got away with it rather lightly. Considering the fact what happened to Salman Rushdie.
The Da Vinci Code has opened new avenues to authors who want to make money using religion as a tool.
The facts mentioned in the book might be real (but not 100%) as Dan claims there is a lot of wild fiction, assumptions (in fact sometimes i found the story a bit hilarious).
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I find it very disturbing that people cannot come to grips with the fact that the book is FICTION and fiction cannot be used as a basis to question Christianity. Nor should it be used to justify anti Catholicism. If you are concerned about the basis of early Christianity then by all means look into it. But don't basis your conclusions on a novel.
@mom2chriskel (1060)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I so agree with this and you said it so much better than I could have.
I enjoyed the book and thought that it was interesting but didn't use it to change the way I believe.
@lirael (501)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
Yes I have read it. And honestly, I don't think its badly written. If it was, then people would not be so confused as to which facts are true or not.
What I don't like about it is the fact that the readers keep on forgetting that its a book written under the fiction section. Its not a historical book. Granted, some facts are true, but that's just what makes good authors stand above the rest, their ability to mesh facts with fiction to leave the readers breathless. But, its just FICTION. Nothing more.
@Myrrdin (3599)
• Canada
21 Feb 07
Ok, personally I think its great anytime anyone questions organized religion, but I must point out the Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction. Sure the descriptions of the paintings are accurate, but other than that it is fiction. Question the church, definatly, but do it based on historical fact. Sure some things presented in the Da Vinci Code are fact, but you must separate truth from fiction, because there is a lot of fiction in historical inacuracies in the book.
The Roman Catholic Church has always suppressed opposing views, but there isn't a single religion that does not. The Roman Catholic Church is no more or less guilty then any other sect.
@Lavendyr (44)
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21 Feb 07
What disturbs me is that the author presents it as "fact" rather than fiction. As a fiction book it is a fun read. Not well written, but fun nonetheless. But it is presented from the very start as being a factual book, which irritates me, because nothing could be further from the truth.
But at the same time, it has got a lot of people to discuss faith, where they would not even have considered doing so in the past. Even if they believe what is written in the Dan Brown book, they at least want to discuss it, and that way we have this great new opportunity to talk about beliefs and faith. So in that respect it can even be turned into a positive thing.
@Myrrdin (3599)
• Canada
22 Feb 07
Sorry but nothing is presented as fact other than the accuracy of the descriptions of the painting, everything else is fiction based on some facts and alot of conjecture. I also disagree that it wasn't well written, you admit it is a fun read, well that makes it well written, a poorly written book isn't fun to read. Now sure its not classic literature, but it is still very well written and quite engaging.
@Myrrdin (3599)
• Canada
22 Feb 07
Hmmm I didn't see that in the edition I read, in the edition I read the only thing stated as fact was the description of the paintings. Everything else was either based of historical documents and/or conjecture, but there was no elaboration on which was which. I just got a copy so maybe I will check it out again, the first time I read it it was from the Library. I don't recall him ever stating the Priori was ever an actual society, I remember him stating that Opus Dei was a real organization, but nothing about the Priori. In fact as I recall in the book I recall several time them mentioning that the Priori were proven to be a hoax, but in the story it was then shown that it was ruse by the Priori to hide their existence.
@Lavendyr (44)
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22 Feb 07
Actually, that isn't true. At the very start of the book, certain points are presented as "facts". For instance, he claims that the Priory of Sion is a real organisation. It's not and has been clearly proven not to have existed.
And yes, I agree that it was a fun read and reasonably engaging (though I have read books that have grabbed me far more), but that doesn't mean it was well written.
@mayenskie (1307)
• Philippines
10 Feb 07
hello jess! I had read the book. Its true that it is indeed disturbing due to the facts being presented. For me, its still a work a fiction, driven by Dan Brown's creativity and wild imagination. Christians should always based their faith in the Word of God which is the Bible. Hope you will keep the faith! God bless!:))
@hijas007 (1386)
• India
21 Feb 07
i like the novel da vinci codee very much.after reading book,many times i scared at da vinci's paintings,just for curiosity.i never noticed that but after reading the da Vinci code;i down loaded the picture and started analyzing.i really appreciate the person who noticed this fact!
@melissacus (441)
• United States
9 Feb 07
i haven't read the book yet, but i watched the movie, and it really is relatively disturbing. after watching it I too found myself questioning religion and looking the last supper art to see if what they said was true. the points made are very coincidental. the thought that this might be true is a bit on the frightening side.
@pyro19h (30)
• Bangladesh
9 Feb 07
from my opinion it might be true and it might not be true. i don't really know whats true right. you just have only a book and that doesn't really tell you a lot. we are getting futuristic and modern and the modern world doesn't believe anything without facts. yea if the facts are actually true the might chage. and let me tell you one more thing this world doesn't have one single religion that has actual facts.
