Comments on: The Missing Disclaimer http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:38:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Frank http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13291 Frank Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:34:32 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13291 I, too, am a Catholic and a ex-Opus Dei member and find the story of the DVC absolute garbage. However, where the Da Vinci Code is accurate is in its depiction of the blind obedience of the fictional Opus Dei character, Silas the albino monk. His behavior demonstrates the absolute control and obedience that exists in Opus Dei today. Only in that area did Dan Brown hit the nail on the head. I, too, am a Catholic and a ex-Opus Dei member and find the story of the DVC absolute garbage.
However, where the Da Vinci Code is accurate is in its depiction of the blind obedience of the fictional Opus Dei character, Silas the albino monk. His behavior demonstrates the absolute control and obedience that exists in Opus Dei today.
Only in that area did Dan Brown hit the nail on the head.

]]> By: Anonymous http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13295 Anonymous Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:03:53 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13295 Ok look, I am Catholic and I can point out many things of the Da Vinci Code that are completely WRONG! Opus Dei is not a secret society, as Brown claims it is, he also describes it as a sect and cultish organization, lies again, Opus Dei is an innoncent organization that is one entity with the Catholic Church (wanna see the legal papers?) and it encourages finding god in daily life. Wow. That sure is evil. Brown also shows Opus Dei as monks, LIES LIES LIES! Opus Dei is a group of normal people, not monks. Who is Brown to draw these conclusions? The few things in his book that may be REMOTELY true are not even backed up by any resources or specific information, he has no basis in history whatsoever. He, like many, sees the church and enjoys trying to tear it apart. Ok look, I am Catholic and I can point out many things of the Da Vinci Code that are completely WRONG! Opus Dei is not a secret society, as Brown claims it is, he also describes it as a sect and cultish organization, lies again, Opus Dei is an innoncent organization that is one entity with the Catholic Church (wanna see the legal papers?) and it encourages finding god in daily life. Wow. That sure is evil. Brown also shows Opus Dei as monks, LIES LIES LIES! Opus Dei is a group of normal people, not monks. Who is Brown to draw these conclusions? The few things in his book that may be REMOTELY true are not even backed up by any resources or specific information, he has no basis in history whatsoever. He, like many, sees the church and enjoys trying to tear it apart.

]]> By: emmzee http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13219 emmzee Fri, 10 Nov 2006 01:31:55 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13219 Shannon, thank you for your comment. However, I must disagree with your opinions. <i>"Jesus is who you believe he is."</i> So if someone were to believe Jesus was a Pagan sorcerer, or a 12-foot tall giant, or a rhinoceros, would these be valid options? I'd say no! If we really care about Jesus, we should want to know as much as possible about who He really is, not just make up some image of Him in our mind taylored to our own whims. <i>"He will love you no matter what you believe!"</i> So if someone believed Jesus was ___ (fill in a description of a person you find particularly detestable) would Jesus still love them? Yes, but He would also love them enough to let them go. Sadly, many people believe detestable things about Jesus. You don't get to know someone by imagining how you'd like them to be. The best way to learn about a person in history is to examine the best historical sources available ... and those are the Gospels and other texts contained in the New Testament. Shannon, thank you for your comment. However, I must disagree with your opinions.

“Jesus is who you believe he is.” So if someone were to believe Jesus was a Pagan sorcerer, or a 12-foot tall giant, or a rhinoceros, would these be valid options? I’d say no! If we really care about Jesus, we should want to know as much as possible about who He really is, not just make up some image of Him in our mind taylored to our own whims.

“He will love you no matter what you believe!” So if someone believed Jesus was ___ (fill in a description of a person you find particularly detestable) would Jesus still love them? Yes, but He would also love them enough to let them go. Sadly, many people believe detestable things about Jesus.

You don’t get to know someone by imagining how you’d like them to be. The best way to learn about a person in history is to examine the best historical sources available … and those are the Gospels and other texts contained in the New Testament.

]]> By: Shannon http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13217 Shannon Sun, 05 Nov 2006 04:22:37 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13217 Jesus said Who do you say I am. Jesus is who you believe he is. He will love you no matter what you believe! Jesus said Who do you say I am.
Jesus is who you believe he is.
He will love you no matter what you believe!

]]> By: Moonlitrose148 http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13127 Moonlitrose148 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:10:38 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13127 I clearly don't think that the da vinci code should be even read! Its so not true about Jesus Christ or lord. He was not married but yes I respect other's opinions on things and I am a catholic christian and my guesses are that God was Jesus and he was concieved by the holy ghost amazingly! If anyone believes in the da vinci code dont its a deciever for the lord God had said that dont believe in the false claims of his son! I am very devoted to Christ Jesus and I care about what people say about him. An if its negative I am hurt inside but if its positive I am rejoicing! Blessed be in the name of Jesus Your sister in Christ Jesus Jacqueline "Isabella" Lopez I clearly don’t think that the da vinci code should be even read! Its so not true about Jesus Christ or lord. He was not married but yes I respect other’s opinions on things and I am a catholic christian and my guesses are that God was Jesus and he was concieved by the holy ghost amazingly! If anyone believes in the da vinci code dont its a deciever for the lord God had said that dont believe in the false claims of his son! I am very devoted to Christ Jesus and I care about what people say about him. An if its negative I am hurt inside but if its positive I am rejoicing!

Blessed be in the name of Jesus
Your sister in Christ Jesus
Jacqueline “Isabella” Lopez

]]> By: Graham http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13056 Graham Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:58:02 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13056 I haven't seen the film, but have read the book.If people think they are going to be offended by what's in the film, maybe they shouldn't go and see it.It's an interesting thriller based on a contentious twenty-year old theory.Are people going to the film just to complain about it?Years ago, when I went to see Life of Brian, there were three nuns in the front row.They didn't walk out half way through. I haven’t seen the film, but have read the book.If people think they are going to be offended by what’s in the film, maybe they shouldn’t go and see it.It’s an interesting thriller based on a contentious twenty-year old theory.Are people going to the film just to complain about it?Years ago, when I went to see Life of Brian, there were three nuns in the front row.They didn’t walk out half way through.

]]> By: Jan http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-13021 Jan Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:25:20 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-13021 Cool website Cool website

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]]> By: Laurie http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-12936 Laurie Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:15:44 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-12936 Michael Coren's a great writer, I must say. Whatta smart man. When I watched the movie, it didn't really seem like many things could be true, despite what I believed. I thought the movie was portrayed very fictionally (is that a word?) to be honest. It seemed quite the jump of (dare I say?) faith to make so many claims after the Leonardo painting (even tho Teabing looked smart and c'mon, he's Gandalf, who wouldn't wanna believe him?) Well-written and thought of plot by Brown, I must say! Michael Coren’s a great writer, I must say. Whatta smart man.

When I watched the movie, it didn’t really seem like many things could be true, despite what I believed. I thought the movie was portrayed very fictionally (is that a word?) to be honest. It seemed quite the jump of (dare I say?) faith to make so many claims after the Leonardo painting (even tho Teabing looked smart and c’mon, he’s Gandalf, who wouldn’t wanna believe him?) Well-written and thought of plot by Brown, I must say!

]]> By: emmzee http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-12903 emmzee Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:41:26 +0000 http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/12/the-missing-disclaimer/#comment-12903 lauren, thanks for commenting. Which parts don't seem that far fetched? Certainly there are SOME truthful details in the book, but we know that the vast majority of what is discussed is false, even some of what is presented as being factual, for example: - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/06/05/saint-mary-magdalene/" rel="nofollow">Mary Magdalene was not vilified by the early church</a> - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/05/29/was-jesus-considered-merely-a-man/" rel="nofollow">Jesus wasn't considered "merely a man" by the earliest Christians</a> - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/05/23/did-leonardo-da-vinci-hate-the-bible/" rel="nofollow">Leonardo da Vinci did not hate the Bible</a> - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thelife.com/movie/churchmary.html" rel="nofollow">There is no evidence (even in the "gnostic gospels") that Jesus was married</a> - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://davinci.thelife.com/2006/05/20/podcast-opus-dei-and-the-priory-of-sion/" rel="nofollow">The Priory of Sion was not a real secret society founded in 1099; it has been proved to be a modern day hoax.</a> Even in incidental details, Brown often errs, for example, there are not 666 panes of glass in the Louve, there are 673. I'm not saying there's <em>nothing</em> true or decent about the novel, only that from the above examples, we should be very wary about any truth we attempt to take away from this fictional book. What parts rang true to you? lauren, thanks for commenting. Which parts don’t seem that far fetched? Certainly there are SOME truthful details in the book, but we know that the vast majority of what is discussed is false, even some of what is presented as being factual, for example:

- Mary Magdalene was not vilified by the early church
- Jesus wasn’t considered “merely a man” by the earliest Christians
- Leonardo da Vinci did not hate the Bible
- There is no evidence (even in the “gnostic gospels”) that Jesus was married
- The Priory of Sion was not a real secret society founded in 1099; it has been proved to be a modern day hoax.

Even in incidental details, Brown often errs, for example, there are not 666 panes of glass in the Louve, there are 673. I’m not saying there’s nothing true or decent about the novel, only that from the above examples, we should be very wary about any truth we attempt to take away from this fictional book. What parts rang true to you?

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