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sexymama · 07-28-2004, 08:55 AM

Wow -- in my opinion, what a great book!

Points to discuss/ponder:

1. Brown's view on the "sacred feminine." I personally found his view to be very healthy and refreshing. I don't buy into "men and woman are completely equal." We are very different and I celebrate that fact. I feel that Brown did a nice job of pointing out how woman should be honored along with men. Woman and men can complete one another. Our differences should be celebrated and honored.

2. Sex as a sacred act. Although I'm not sure I could participate in a sexual ritual such as the one described in the book, the beauty and the eroticism amazed me.

3. Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene. I am anxious now to access copies of DaVinci's works. I want to take a closer look at the "Last Supper" to see if I can see what is described in the book. Brown did a very nice job of convincing me that Mary and Jesus could have absolutely been husband and wife. I've always struggled with traditional Christianity as I believe it is "man made." The idea that Jesus married and had children, that he did not come from a virgin birth, that he was completely human and still "Godly" makes perfect sense to me.

4. Author's craft. I must say that I was completely surprised that Teabing was the conspirator. I enjoyed this twist and give high codos to Brown for doing such a nice job with the "red hearings." I can usually guess the outcome of a mystery or suspense movie/book and was pleasantly pleased to be wrong.

5. Whatever else stood out for you or struck you.

07-28-2004, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	The DaVinci Code discussion Wow -- in my opinion, what a great book! Points to discuss/ponder: 1. Brown's view on the "sacred feminine." I personally found his view to be very healthy and refreshing. I don't buy into "men and woman are completely equal." We are very different and I celebrate that fact. I feel that Brown did a nice job of pointing out how woman should be honored along with men. Woman and men can complete one another. Our differences should be celebrated and honored. 2. Sex as a sacred act. Although I'm not sure I could participate in a sexual ritual such as the one described in the book, the beauty and the eroticism amazed me. 3. Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene. I am anxious now to access copies of DaVinci's works. I want to take a closer look at the "Last Supper" to see if I can see what is described in the book. Brown did a very nice job of convincing me that Mary and Jesus could have absolutely been husband and wife. I've always struggled with traditional Christianity as I believe it is "man made." The idea that Jesus married and had children, that he did not come from a virgin birth, that he was completely human and still "Godly" makes perfect sense to me. 4. Author's craft. I must say that I was completely surprised that Teabing was the conspirator. I enjoyed this twist and give high codos to Brown for doing such a nice job with the "red hearings." I can usually guess the outcome of a mystery or suspense movie/book and was pleasantly pleased to be wrong. 5. Whatever else stood out for you or struck you. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.