Extra ecclesiam nulla salus Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='ruso' date='Jan 1 2006, 07:21 PM']In order to begin: No are monks in the opus dei. [right][snapback]842768[/snapback][/right] [/quote] yeah i noticed that in the trailer "Silas" the opus dei "monk" is wearing a habit that looks franciscan. And i was like i don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Domini Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) Yeah its an amazingly colourful characterisation isnt it? To have a personal prelature with monks... you'd think if you were going to state that the details you write in your book are rooted in fact you'd get a rudimentary detail like that correct. You only need to go to [url="http://www.opusdei.org"]Opus Dei's homepage[/url] to learn the difference between a personal prelature and a religious order. Nobody is saying you need to go buy a copy of the Code of Canon law. Edited January 2, 2006 by Myles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoBot Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The DaVinci Code is an anti-catholic work of fiction. [url="http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=5342"]http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=5342[/url] [url="http://www.envoymagazine.com/planetenvoy/Review-DaVinci-part1.htm"]http://www.envoymagazine.com/planetenvoy/R...Vinci-part1.htm[/url] [url="http://www.envoymagazine.com/planetenvoy/Review-DaVinci-part2-Full.htm"]http://www.envoymagazine.com/planetenvoy/R...-part2-Full.htm[/url] [url="http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/braceras200403020838.asp"]http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/brac...00403020838.asp[/url] [url="http://www.ignatius.com/books/davincihoax/"]http://www.ignatius.com/books/davincihoax/[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=36&art_id=19562"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...36&art_id=19562[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=1&art_id=20640"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...=1&art_id=20640[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=1&art_id=20912"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...=1&art_id=20912[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=1&art_id=21119"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...=1&art_id=21119[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=6&art_id=21198"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...=6&art_id=21198[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=66&art_id=22091"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...66&art_id=22091[/url] [url="http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=2&art_id=22996"]http://catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?v...=2&art_id=22996[/url] [url="http://ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/ZDAVINCI.HTM"]http://ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/ZDAVINCI.HTM[/url] [url="http://ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/ZTRUTDAV.HTM"]http://ewtn.com/library/ISSUES/ZTRUTDAV.HTM[/url] [url="http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=50581"]http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=50581[/url] [url="http://www.carl-olson.com/articles/tdvc_abc_ncreg1.html"]http://www.carl-olson.com/articles/tdvc_abc_ncreg1.html[/url] [url="http://www.debunkingdavinci.com/"]http://www.debunkingdavinci.com/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 thank you dingobot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='Paladin D' date='Jan 1 2006, 04:35 PM']Then why see the movie? It'll either be exactly the same as the book, or it'll have lesser content (which in most novel-film adaptions, this is the case). [right][snapback]842710[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You know as well as I do that movies aren't the same as the books. They may have added things in it and took much of it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoBot Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='toledo_jesus' date='Jan 1 2006, 10:28 PM']thank you dingobot. [right][snapback]842915[/snapback][/right] [/quote] you are quite welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='Paladin D' date='Jan 1 2006, 06:30 PM']I agree that a lot of people who do watch the film will see it just for it's entertainment value; however, believe it or not, there are also many who actually do believe these conspiracy theories. The novel itself is fiction, but it presents it's claims as "facts" (like the [b]Left Behind[/b] series, it's fiction, but claims it's basis is based on biblical facts). I've personally never experienced anyone coming up to me, and using the Da Vinci Code as an example of how Catholicism is evil, or our portrayal of Jesus is inaccurate; but friends and those who I associate with, have. I've seen television programs on channels such as Discovery, TLC, History Channel, etc, which investigate these conspiracy theories (such as if Jesus had relations with Mary Magdeline, or if He was really divine), it's shocking how they come to these conclusions. If there is any way to discrimate the Catholic Church, and Christianity in general, they will do it. [right][snapback]842778[/snapback][/right] [/quote] The people who take Dan Brown seriously are no less than idiots. He's not a very trustworthy person when it comes to anything historic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoBot Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='musturde' date='Jan 2 2006, 01:24 AM']The people who take Dan Brown seriously are no less than idiots. He's not a very trustworthy person when it comes to anything historic. [right][snapback]843113[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Did you think he was a very trustworthy person when it comes to anything historic? Why or why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='DingoBot' date='Jan 2 2006, 01:25 AM']Did you think he was a very trustworthy person when it comes to anything historic? Why or why not? [right][snapback]843114[/snapback][/right] [/quote] It's just obvious. He's way too biased. You can read anything without taking it seriously as long as you can not take the author seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoBot Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='musturde' date='Jan 2 2006, 01:30 AM']It's just obvious. He's way too biased. You can read anything without taking it seriously as long as you can not take the author seriously. [right][snapback]843118[/snapback][/right] [/quote] No I don't think I can do it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick777 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 This book and movie are the bunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='DingoBot' date='Jan 2 2006, 01:34 AM']No I don't think I can do it. Thank you. [right][snapback]843119[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Reading the Da Vinci Hoax first helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 It still doesn't change the fact that you will be supporting him [b]financially[/b], when you purchase a ticket to see this film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musturde Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The movie's going to be soo popular that boycotting it won't really do much. Do you think it will actually have an impact? Dan Brown will still continue to make books and this movie will still be in theatres. A lot more people will watch it if we put controversy on it. Trust me, if there's a big enough boycott, people will see it who didn't even care to because they'll be wondering what the fuss is all about. (Remember The Passion of Christ?) Also this will just show closedmindedness on our part. Why not just have the priests explain the Church's stance on the Code or just recommend the Hoax. That way if the priests reccomend reading the hoax, people will have a better idea of how to counter it. It's more constructive too, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 [quote name='musturde' date='Jan 2 2006, 12:55 PM']The movie's going to be soo popular that boycotting it won't really do much. Do you think it will actually have an impact? Dan Brown will still continue to make books and this movie will still be in theatres. A lot more people will watch it if we put controversy on it. Trust me, if there's a big enough boycott, people will see it who didn't even care to because they'll be wondering what the fuss is all about. (Remember The Passion of Christ?) Also this will just show closedmindedness on our part. [right][snapback]843364[/snapback][/right] [/quote] ... and that attuide is the reason why Hollywood gets away with such productions. The film will be popular, but that still does not make it "right" to support this movie. The Vatican itself condemned the Da Vinci Code. Why should we, as devout Catholics, support such garbage? I clearly understand what you're saying, but I still cannot see how that justifies Catholics to support it. Boycotts do work, but we need each person to add to the number to make an effective stand. Just look at what the Catholic League and the American Family Association did, because of their boycotts and media pressure, many retailers are now using "Merry Christmas" and/or will be using it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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