North Of 49

Davinci Code, a Christian response

And now, a quick break from our program.

Thank you.

One of the things I have been thinking about over the past
while: how should the Church and indeed the Christian respond
to the Davinci Code?

Boycott?

Picket?

Letters/Phone calls of protest?

No, I think the best way to handle this is for people to prepare themselves,
this is a stellar opportunity for witness.

WHAT?!?

Yes an excellent opportunity. There has never been handed a more
golden opportunity to explain the historicity of the Bible, or about
the origins of the church, to the church and the body of believers.
Much is known (contrary to the belief of some) about the origins of
the Bible, and how the translations were arrived at.

The Davinci Code is a well written Murder/Mystery, Yes, you heard
me correctly, it is well written and suspenseful. If you are into
this type of novel (murder/mystery that is) you would enjoy it. But,
and this is very important, read it with a highlighter, if you choose
to purchase a copy. Or take notes. Then study what he passes as
history. Most everything he relates as history in this novel
is easily found in various history books and publications of
many sorts.

For example, my nit - pick about the Pyramid of I.M. Pei is
also noted in books about the Louvre, and the numbers
Brown uses don't jive with the books. I will dig for some
titles and ISBN numbers for you.

For non believing historians, as well as Christian historians,
there should be a desire for accuracy in discussions of history,
both secular and Christian alike are impacted when this form
of warping of history occurs.

For the Christian, approach any discussion on this issue with
prayer, and lots of research! Know what you are discussing
before discussing it.

2 more cents worth.

posted by North Of 49 @ 4:25 PM