The DaVinci Code Controversy
I think this cartoon sums it all up:
Really, this whole thing is making a big deal about nothing. This is not the first controversial movie out there and not the last one. Personally I think all Christians should be encouraged to see it as a test of faith. If a 2 hour movie can destroy your faith, and belief in the sanctity of Catholic Church then how religious were you to begin with?
I haven’t seen the movie yet because I don’t really care for it just like I didn’t really care for the book. I have some idea about the story though. Let’s face it - Catholic dogma is not set in stone. If you think it is, I have one word for you - Assumption of Holy Mary (ok, 4 words). That whole thing was dogmatized by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950 (google it, I dare you) due to “popular demand”.
So examining and questioning church dogma is not a bad thing in itself. Sometimes it needs to be revised, augmented or tweaked a little bit. That’s the job of the Pope. Now I’m not saying that anything from DaVinci Code is true or anything. I’m just saying that a little of speculative fiction never hurt anyone. The thing about faith is that it is supposed to stand up to scrutiny, questioning and all that stuff.
Those who worry that this movie will portray the Catholic Church in a bad light need a reality check. The church has been in damage control mode ever since that child molestation deal. No amount of fiction can top that little embarrassment.
So, please put down the pitchforks and torches and calm the fuck down. It’s just a movie. Unless of course you are the same people who picket Harry Potter movies, and burn Rowling’s books… You people are a lost cause. Please kindly die and go to hell!
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