the Da Vinci code
Wednesday, October 1

several wks ago, i picked up the da vinci code at b&n. so much hype about a book. combination of buzz and random words like "merovingian" which kept popping up (such as the character boss of the 2 albinos in matrix 2) made me want to read it.

+ : one of the most fast-paced, entertaining books i've ever read. the guy definitely knows how to build mystery and drama.
+ : very EDUCATIONAL. although the story is fiction, many details are factual. so stuff that i once learned (and forgot) in art history back in hs was explained in a clearer and more interesting way. (the author would make a great art history teacher) The Divine Proportion, and various codes will boggle your mind.

- : grossly misrepresents the church, christianity
- : makes the common mistake of judging and condemning all of christianity by looking at a few individuals and/or events
- : unsatisfying ending (although, if you think about it, it HAD to end that way)
- : hardly quality literature

the thing that bothers me most about this book is that although not many people will believe the plausibility of this story, a lot of people are going to adopt the assumptions and the "evidence" presented as being true.

these are huge leaps and bounds that are taken easily when you are reading a book, that shouldn't be treated so lightly when one considers true faith (or lack of) to live by.

i can already imagine the numerous questions that might pop into the minds of those who struggle with their christianity, and the self-satisfaction of non-believers who think they are justified in their rejection of the gospel.

well, i suppose i shouldn't be surprised. faith has never resulted from a convincing debate. you have to believe.





yakob at 1:43 AM

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