‘Da Vinci Code’ movie sparks controversy among Muslims
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No amount of protest is going to stop this movie being released as it has already been made. If people are offended by it, they should simply vote with their feet and not watch it.
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look as long as we are sincere in our faith, no stupid useless movies will affect us rite!
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Not at all. The vast majority of readers purchased the book believing it to be an entertaining and exciting mystery thriller - which it is. As are all Dan Brown's books, come to that. Many, no doubt, were secular but it has nothing to do with 'fanaticism'
Having read it (and I am not a 'secular fanatic'), this is all a big fuss over nothing IMHO. Most of the fuss, as usual in such cases, seems to be from people who haven't read or seen it. Some people have no doubt been offended, true, what what seems to be being missed is what the particular appeal of the book actually is. It has nothing to do with secularism, or "mocking" Jesus.. it's all about mystery. People love the idea of secrets, sacred cults that have been around for hundreds or thousands of years, hidden treasures, and esoteric wisdom. In an odd way, its very similar to the attraction of those "new" Gnostic gospels they keep digging up.
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To the people saying it's just fiction:
Dan Brown has claimed in intervieuws that although the main character's story is fictional that all references to history are true. Obviously this is a lie since he was inspired by a hoax-book from some years ago (it even went to trial for plagiarism, but he beat the charges). Ne vertheless there will always be people who believe this kind of thing, or who fail to look it up before making judgments. So I wouldn't judge it as "innocent" fiction.
Dan Brown has claimed in intervieuws that although the main character's story is fictional that all references to history are true. Obviously this is a lie since he was inspired by a hoax-book from some years ago (it even went to trial for plagiarism, but he beat the charges). Ne vertheless there will always be people who believe this kind of thing, or who fail to look it up before making judgments. So I wouldn't judge it as "innocent" fiction.
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I have not read the book myself, but I have caught some of the debate.
Clearly it is pure fiction. But I suppose the Satanic verses were fiction too, and still caused a huge amount of controversy! Statements which seem to undermine the principles of a religion can become hugely threatening to it's followers.
I expect God can even work through fiction.
Perhaps some Christians will be filled with doubt after reading the book?
But perhaps others, non-believers, will become interested in Jesus as man, prophet, Son of God, and start on a spiritual journey of their own.
After all, God works in mysterious ways! :statisfie
Blessings.
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I have not read the book myself, but I have caught some of the debate.
Clearly it is pure fiction. But I suppose the Satanic verses were fiction too, and still caused a huge amount of controversy! Statements which seem to undermine the principles of a religion can become hugely threatening to it's followers.
I expect God can even work through fiction.
Perhaps some Christians will be filled with doubt after reading the book?
But perhaps others, non-believers, will become interested in Jesus as man, prophet, Son of God, and start on a spiritual journey of their own.
After all, God works in mysterious ways! :statisfie
Blessings.
From what I understand, the Satanic Verses (the book by Salman Rushdie) was not mainly about Prophet Muhammad, it just touched on the subject a bit (and in the process said completely blasphemous things). In fact, it was not very good, and people only bought it to see what the controversy was about. It's not like a great work of fiction was ruined.
As for the Da Vinci code, I've read that it's mostly lies anyway. What makes it worse is the author says that all places, people and events in his book are real. Don't listen to it, he's just a sensationalist out to get money.
Yes, statements that undermine the fundimental tenents of a religion can be very damaging. If someone famous falsely stated that Muslims worshipped an idol, we would be furious. The protests would probably be bigger than the cartoon protests! Margret Thatcher did say that we had 'Muslim priests' (we regard a priesthood as a form of idolatry), but people largely ignored her, probably because they knew it was simply a mistake.
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read the book..
most of the evidence the claim that jesus had a wife and child are based on da vinci's art, and documentation of history in various forms..therefore it isnt a strong claim, as historical evidence is very prone to human error, and the credibility of the person writing it..
i dont think dan brown has much of literary talent, if you read his other books (Angels and Demons, Deception Point) you can see he follows the same monotonous pattern..he is an exceptional researcher though
most of the evidence the claim that jesus had a wife and child are based on da vinci's art, and documentation of history in various forms..therefore it isnt a strong claim, as historical evidence is very prone to human error, and the credibility of the person writing it..
i dont think dan brown has much of literary talent, if you read his other books (Angels and Demons, Deception Point) you can see he follows the same monotonous pattern..he is an exceptional researcher though
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What do you mean by 'read the book', sister?
I don't think someone looking at some paintings is very good research. He also misrepresented Opus Dei.
My maths teacher was talking about Leonardo DaVinci with us, and she was talking about it as if it were fact. My friends were also reading the DaVinci Code, and they asked my Christian RE teacher about it. He said it was utter rubbish.
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i absolutely agree wid u....some say its a fiction.....but watching a document on friday on history channel...ppl are actually trying to findout wot is the holy grail...was there a connection between mary magdalene? did he actually have daughter named sarah...... astagfirulla.......media has grabbed this information and it will carry on....we need put 'full stop' on this...it has gone far......
day by day..ppl are loosing the meaning of religions...it seems like it dsnt play a major role in their lives......is the society becoming secular? or are we jus confused..... wot to do....if we try to ban or disagree with the book or the movie...will it make a difference?
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i absolutely agree wid u....some say its a fiction.....but watching a document on friday on history channel...ppl are actually trying to findout wot is the holy grail...was there a connection between mary magdalene? did he actually have daughter named sarah...... astagfirulla.......media has grabbed this information and it will carry on....we need put 'full stop' on this...it has gone far......
day by day..ppl are loosing the meaning of religions...it seems like it dsnt play a major role in their lives......is the society becoming secular? or are we jus confused..... wot to do....if we try to ban or disagree with the book or the movie...will it make a difference?
wslmz
There is no way to ban it. That would be unconstitutional in virtually any Western country.
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media are jus trying to make beliefs...they have nothing else better to do...ppl eventually belive them..even thou its wrong....
by creating a movie or book on this has created a problem....as a ummah we shud stop this..... but how?
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Shouldnt Muslims be using the media to balance all myths? Why arent we doing this?
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Greetings,
I went and saw the film at the cinema last night and I don't recall Islam being mentioned at any stage.
Quite a good film, I thought, but not brilliant by any means. I've read the book and the film stuck pretty rigidly to the plot.
It's definitely nothing to get yourself worked up about.
Peace
I went and saw the film at the cinema last night and I don't recall Islam being mentioned at any stage.
Quite a good film, I thought, but not brilliant by any means. I've read the book and the film stuck pretty rigidly to the plot.
It's definitely nothing to get yourself worked up about.
Peace
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we are here for a reason in this world, a purpose, a role as a muslim, we shud try to stop it...something that is absolutely against religions.....something needs to be done...religious people need to wake up...before it gets out of hand...
it already has..identifying jesus and mary magdalene...as a couple...astagfirulla.......such a disgrace....
we shud stand up...and unite...make our voice heard... but how?
