DaVinci Code

[BigDawg]

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You should really read the book I listed above. It addresses this issue, but from the other perspective. I would be curious to know your personal conclusion after reading both sides

My personal conclusion after going through too many years of catholic school and having my questions answered by the nuns and priests by being told "because the bible says so" is that i'm jaded. A book written by four men, with the way human nature is, what are the odds that they slanted the "truth" the way they wanted it to come out? My feeling is, if Jesus wanted to start a new religion he would have renounced his jewish faith and/or preached against it. He didn't. Like so many religious folk, i feel these guys after his death said "there's a buck to be made here". I went through all these years of being preached at that God is all powerfu, all knowing but.....He just can't handle money, and he needs you to give him yours. Please don't take that offensively, it's just my point of view. I believe in Christ and I'm a Christian, it's the human aspect of the organisation i have issues with. Jesus preached about praying and confessing your sins to God in private. Then came the time when the church leaders wanted to know what you were up to and lo and behold, all of a sudden you had to confess your sins to .....a man, and if you didn't you weren't forgiven. And then came the inquisition, a fine example of Christ-like behavior eh? I'll shut up now before i piss everybody off

[solidground]

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^for the most part i see things the same way as you.


i am seeing divinci code tonight, ill let you guys know what i think tomorrow

[Slightly Enhanced]

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Big Dawg, Interesting viewpoint. I agree that the reason "because the bible says so" is not the proper way to educate or indoctrinate.

I completely disagree about the disciples trying to make $. There belief led to persecution and death. Paul did not live a life of luxury.

I also agree that the Catholic Church as gone thru many periods of corruption..........it is run by humans. I am protestant, so the whole confess to a priest has never made sense. However there are many things about the Catholic Church that I admire and respect.

After reading your second post I really believe that you would enjoy the book I listed. I hope you consider it. The author really plays devils advocate and you will not hear any “because the bible says so” responses.

Cheers

[BigDawg]

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I'm always looking for info that will educate and displace ignorance. I may check the book out.

[Slightly Enhanced]

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I bet your local library as it, mine does and they have the audio version. I listen to at least one to three audio books a month during my daily commute.

[DJDIGGLER]

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My personal conclusion after going through too many years of catholic school and having my questions answered by the nuns and priests by being told "because the bible says so" is that i'm jaded. A book written by four men, with the way human nature is, what are the odds that they slanted the "truth" the way they wanted it to come out? My feeling is, if Jesus wanted to start a new religion he would have renounced his jewish faith and/or preached against it. He didn't. Like so many religious folk, i feel these guys after his death said "there's a buck to be made here". I went through all these years of being preached at that God is all powerfu, all knowing but.....He just can't handle money, and he needs you to give him yours. Please don't take that offensively, it's just my point of view. I believe in Christ and I'm a Christian, it's the human aspect of the organisation i have issues with. Jesus preached about praying and confessing your sins to God in private. Then came the time when the church leaders wanted to know what you were up to and lo and behold, all of a sudden you had to confess your sins to .....a man, and if you didn't you weren't forgiven. And then came the inquisition, a fine example of Christ-like behavior eh? I'll shut up now before i piss everybody off

I totally agree with you!

[mr.nitro]

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I thought the movie was very dull.

[solidground]

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i liked the movie but it was very loosely based on the book

[Stout1]

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My personal conclusion after going through too many years of catholic school and having my questions answered by the nuns and priests by being told "because the bible says so" is that i'm jaded. A book written by four men, with the way human nature is, what are the odds that they slanted the "truth" the way they wanted it to come out? My feeling is, if Jesus wanted to start a new religion he would have renounced his jewish faith and/or preached against it. He didn't. Like so many religious folk, i feel these guys after his death said "there's a buck to be made here". I went through all these years of being preached at that God is all powerfu, all knowing but.....He just can't handle money, and he needs you to give him yours. Please don't take that offensively, it's just my point of view. I believe in Christ and I'm a Christian, it's the human aspect of the organisation i have issues with. Jesus preached about praying and confessing your sins to God in private. Then came the time when the church leaders wanted to know what you were up to and lo and behold, all of a sudden you had to confess your sins to .....a man, and if you didn't you weren't forgiven. And then came the inquisition, a fine example of Christ-like behavior eh? I'll shut up now before i piss everybody off

Your also forgetting all the parts of the Bible that were excluded b/c it didn't fit their views at the time. The Da Vinci Code brings this up, and there are more verses, not just in that movie, that have been written by followers of Jesus that have been rejected to not make it in the Bible due to various reasons.

[pigmeat]

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i am moving this to the religion section

[a-bomb83]

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its all conspiracy!!!!!!!!!!! lol.

[Gear101]

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Yes. He reads Penthouse for the article and jokes as well.

the jokes can be the best part of the mag.. so i've heard