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OK Here is the real Problem:
The Davinci code is no more real that the Bible is. .... Seriously. In much of the davinci Code Dan brown admittedly (check HIS website) has changed facts around, but the basics of the DaVinci Code are Spot on....correct. Dan changed facts in order to make a page turner. but the issue is larger than this....
Many people consider the Bible to be a form of divine revelation. Evidence clearly states that it has been tampered with, and by many differing authors over time. Just ask the average theologian how many authors they believe wrote the book of Genesis. This tampering has fouled the evidence, it has allowed the application of political motive for gain to cloud any divine revelation held within it. I used to believe that the Bible was the revealed word of God. The problem is that I would have to force myself to place faith in scripture without any evidence. I will no longer allow myself to do this. For scripture to be true it must pass the toughest of tests, corroboration.
That is where the whole Davinci Code debate begins... were the historians correct? Was Leonardo Davinci Correct in his private assertions about Gnostic Scripture?
According to many historians Constantine formed the Nicene council in 325 AD and members voted on what was to be included in the sacred texts. All historians seem to agree this was a "very political" process that was intended to solidify the church and Roman empire. There have been more than a few different councils formed over the ages to either include or exclude scripture from the Bible. None of these councils have ever had the means by which to verify many of the scriptural statements as true or false! They could only say whether or not a document agreed in concept with another document that was in question.When other documents, such as Gnostic texts were found to disagree with the chosen text they would vote them out off of the list. Political motive is overwhelmingly apparent. Remember that these councils convened hundreds of years after the death of Christ.
I am sure that Jesus of Nazareth existed in flesh along with a number of other people who referred to themselves as "The Christ", as was disturbingly common in those days. There are quite a few corroborating extra-biblical documents that discuss Christs presence, he and other jewish people rubbed shoulders with other cultures. As for Jesus being the Son of God, I cannot corroborate this.
This is a matter for faith alone.
Frankly I could care less is the "French" think that the Davinci "Beleivers" are annoying... There is no promise that their version of history is much more accurate... especially based on the politcal pressure exerted on those who would dare to disagree.
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Living on the edge of sanity
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