does anyone have a link to a site where quality discussion questions may be found for brown's book, da vinci code? Or, better yet, can anyone please submit a question that would provoke some thoughtful insights on the material?

thanks!

Check out this site.

There are some interesting points made that could initiate a discussion.
http://marty-center.uchicago.edu/sightings/archive_2003/0924.shtml

Mr. Langdon viewed the world as symbols. This created a unique point of view for him. Now that you have read The Da Vinci Code are you seeing the world in a different way?


Did the book change any of your ideas about faith? History? Religion?

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Yes indeed. Can we discuss about it?

I'm new to the Di Vinci Code. I heard about it not to long ago and was very interested. Actually, I heard about the book "Cracking the Da Vinci Code" by Simon Cox, in passing and bought it a few days ago.
It wasn't until I read the first few pages that I realized that this book would not be easy to understand, unless I read the "Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, first! It was a "duh" moment and I apologize!!
I finally got the book last night and haven't been able to put it down, well, hardly, anyway.
I'm not sure how much I'd be able to add to the discussion, but I wouldn't mind being a part of it.
I've always felt that there's a truth out there that we haven't been told. :O) :O) D

I've never read it but I've heard about it.

I've always been taught that Jesus didn't die on the cross and that he had taken some sort of chloroform to render him unconcious. He actually died in Jerusalem around about 73ad. His descendents live on. He was not the son of god but the son of man. He descended from a long line of people who originated from Mars. They mindled with the Egyptian way of life before moving on. Jesus was a Jew but not in the way Judaism is today.

Hi, Arcadia. I just read your reply and in all honesty, I don't know what to say!! Please, don't take that as a negative, because it wasn't meant that way. It's just that I've never met anyone that believe what you believe, let alone, was taught it.
I guess the only thing to do at this point is to expalin what I believe and what I was taught, but not as a debate on whose beliefs are right and whose are wrong. Just to let you know where I'm coming from.
I was raised Catholic and although I'm not a practicing Catholic, and haven't been for many years, I feel that's where the foundation of my beliefs stem from. I feel like I spent most of my life defending the catholic beliefs and the differences with other religions. I understood that other religions could find things a little strange, but I just figured, you'd have to be raised in it to understand it. I haven't always agree with the catholic teachings. But then again, I have a hard time with any organized religion, not just the Catholic's. I don't believe that I need a religion, any religion, telling me what to believe and what not to believe.
The scandles in the church as of late, have really disappointed and angered me. What was done is indefencible. I need to say that I don't believe all, catholic churches, all priests, all etc., are in this catagorie. Those that are, ruined it for the rest.
To go into all my beliefs, those that were formed as a child raised catholic and those that I've aquired as an adult, would be to numerous to list. I can say this. I believe there is a GOD, I believe that Jesus was the son of GOD, unless proven differently. I also believe that what is being taught by religions is not the whole truth. My beliefs on this isn't new or since the scandles of the church. I've felt this for along time. Something is missing and I guess I've been on the search for it. :O) :O) D P.S. If I have offended you or anyone else, that was not my intention.

MARS? GOOD GOD, ARE YOU A MISERABLE HUMAN BEING OR WHAT? THERE ARE CERTAINLY A NUMBER OF REDICULOUS THINGS WE ENCOUNTER DAY IN AND DAY OUT, BUT THIS HAS TO BE THE CRAZIEST I HAVE EVER HEARD. I CAN ONLY SAY YOUR SOUL IS LONLY AND LOST AND BAD SPIRITS RULE YOUR BEING. SORRY SO SAD FOR YOU. FIND GOD, FIND PRINCIPAL AND FOR CRYING OUT LOUD FIND SOME DIGNITY. WE DON'T SEE THE AIR WE BREATHE, BUT WE SURE BREATHE IT!

i just started reading it
maybe you guys can help me get the codes kinda confused

[quote="arcadia"]I've never read it but I've heard about it.

I've always been taught that Jesus didn't die on the cross and that he had taken some sort of chloroform to render him unconcious. He actually died in Jerusalem around about 73ad. His descendents live on. He was not the son of god but the son of man. He descended from a long line of people who originated from Mars. They mindled with the Egyptian way of life before moving on. Jesus was a Jew but not in the way Judaism is today.

Where the hell did you grow up? It's difficult to diss someone for what they were taught ( you can't choose you're upbringing.) However, there comes a point when you have to look through all the bullshit people tell you, and use you're fucking brain. Why don't you try going to the library....(the place with all the books.) It is common knowledge that Jesus did, in fact, die on the cross that day... along with many others sentenced to death. Mars? Dude lay off the peyote!

I just finished The Di Vinci Code. I loved it made you really think what if.
I truly think that anyone reads this book. They will leave wanting more I can't wait to see part two of the Di Vinci Code. Dan Brown is an Amazing writter. Hes putting his Idea out there for all to see. He isnt saying something that has been said for a long time now. hes just bring that out into the lite. I hope that people see that he is not dissing the catholics, christians or the jews. Its his own opinion on what he believe he believes in the Mary Magadelin. We should be greatful for a good book to read that makes us go WOW when you finish it or what it made happen for me I cried because the story intwined with the history aspect of the book made me go wow this guy is good. I can't wait to see were he takes us in his next book and I hope people see that this is his own Opinion and hes not trying to hurt anyone.
Respectfully,
Gabby

VvBabbyvV@aol.com[/email]]I just finished The Di Vinci Code. I loved it made you really think what if.
I truly think that anyone reads this book. They will leave wanting more I can't wait to see part two of the Di Vinci Code. Dan Brown is an Amazing writter. Hes putting his Idea out there for all to see. He isnt saying something that has been said for a long time now. hes just bring that out into the lite. I hope that people see that he is not dissing the catholics, christians or the jews. Its his own opinion on what he believe he believes in the Mary Magadelin. We should be greatful for a good book to read that makes us go WOW when you finish it or what it made happen for me I cried because the story intwined with the history aspect of the book made me go wow this guy is good. I can't wait to see were he takes us in his next book and I hope people see that this is his own Opinion and hes not trying to hurt anyone.
Respectfully,
Gabby

I ran into this post completely by accident, looking for an answer to a mappoint question (Go figure!) but my attention was caught because I also just recently read the Da Vinci Code and was totally blown away by it. Like some other people here, I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! I started it on a Sunday morning, and even though I had to work Monday, read it all through the night until I finished.

Gabby, like you you, I was starving for more after reading it. You may be interested in looking at "Angels & Demons";after I went into work on Monday (delerious from lack of sleep but just ranting and raving what an awesome book this was!) my co-worker recommended to me; it is actually the prequel (kind of) to The Da Vinci Code. I guess it's not really a prequel, but it was a previous book by Dan Brown that had Landgon in it (TDVC talks about some of his previous experiences in Rome, and about Vittoria. It's not as good as TDVC, but it's still better than at least 90% of the books I've read in the past couple of years.

Also, to the other people who enjoyed TDVC as much as I did (and here, I'll assume that most, if not all of you, are also computer nerds like me!) you might also really enjoy "Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown... it's a mystery thriller with encryption, codes, super computers, etc.

Um, are you kidding me????

First, Jesus died at the age of 33, hence he was already dead (and risen) by 73AD. Second, where oh where did you hear of the chloroform theory?? Not to be insulting to you, but I've never heard that. The cross is one of the major symbols of Christianity for a reason.

I do realize not everyone believes Jesus was the Son of God, so I won't dispute that one.

But Mars?? Really? I'm apt to believe maybe the pyramids were built with "outside" help, but I'm pretty sure Jesus wasn't from outer space.

May I ask if you pracitice or beleive in a 'traditional' religion/denomination? I'm curious as to where you were taught these things.

I'm not sure if anyone reads this still or not, but I'm in search of some answers to a few questions that came up while reading the Di Vinci Code. I was raised Catholic, and I am now attending a Baptist church. I'm looking for validation that faith is real, and I'm not wasting my time. I'm new to actively questioning my beliefs, and I have to say that b/c I'm so "green" the book really threw a wrench into my brain. But here's a big question I have...

What does it matter if Jesus WAS married? It doesnt change what happened...does it? I mean, Peter was married and he built the church.

I'm interested in an intelligent discussion about this book, but I'm bad at checking message boards. If anyone is interested in discussing, please email me at wjucindiloo@yahoo.com. No spam please.

The truth is clear, it is all around us but yet we chose to let our pre-judgement take part. I'm not here to be one sided person (BIAS), but to inform the truth with evidence that very little people know about. If you believe in Satan you know that he is very powerful in humans by making them follow their desires (whilst doing immoral things) and not the truth.

God is our greater.He created us when we were nothing. Christianity teaches peace and harmony. Yet despite of having so may positive things is lacking of 100% truth, to be honest.
The respected Saint Pal, Matthew,John and Luke were some what those who people believe received the Holy Ghost, as you might agree. The big question here is so many christians believe that the Bible is the word of God without thinking properly. Why is this that none of the four respected men who received the Holy Ghost, haven't got identical script?
Did God change his mind? No I didnt think so. So why is this?
To be honest I find it difficult to believe in this. I have tried so hard in my life to find the real truth and I found out that the Bible was called INJEEL and was truly sent to Jesus (praise be upon him) at his time and not to Saint Pal by Holy Ghost. I do not seek to offend christians, but to listen to what I have to say.
Islam religion known at this time as terrorist. Rightly so by us westerners. They remind us of Bin Laden, Sadam Husein .etc. September 11, where so may innocent people died for no reason at all, except that most of them were none-muslims in America. This is very wrong.
I have studied both Islam and Christianity, so I know what I am talking about. During my studies of Islam, I found out that very little muslims were in fact acting uppon what had been sent to them from God through their Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Before I started I had a belief that Islam copied their scriptures from Christianity. However, with in depth studies of the religion I found that this was not the case. As I came across the miricals of miricals, when I opened their Holy Book (Qur'an). I found that it had evidences of scientific fact, some of which recently found out and some still not known of. Not a single scientific fact in the Qur'an had been found to be false. If you ask me this religion can collaps easy with more than 20 scientific facts. It even challenges us to find any contradictions in it. if you do find any then the religion is wrong, this reminds me of fasification theory.
I wish you take big part in the search of truth. But first study the Qur'an's evidence then judge it acordingly.
Please open your mind and open your heart to reality and keep Satan away from your thought. This doest just concern Christians, agnostic but also atheists. As soon as you visit this website "www.islam-guide.com", if you are a good person you will truly testify that "THERE IS NO GOD BUT God AND MOHAMMED(PRAISE BE UPON HIM) IS THE MESSANGER OF GOD. Amen! May God show you the right PATH!
Thank you for reading and I hope you reflect on what I have said. And also what Di Vinci Has to say On Channel 4 Tonight. [/u]

The book goes back 2000 years and claims that Mary Magdalene was the mother of Jesus' child. Parentage has been a matter of dispute throughout history. Our generation has developed a method of settling these issues. We use DNA tests. In the absence of such tests, a book based on this relationship is only an interesting speculation.

Incidentally, who was the Beloved Desciple?

This thread is an interesting read but I can't believe there are so many people who think this book is worth reading, let alone good!
Am I the only person who thinks The Da Vinci Code is a poorly written and contrived load of tosh with enough plot holes to make a string bag?

Why is it so hard to believe that this, in fact, could have happend? If you think about the church's rule in those times, and their reaction to people not following it, the penalty was very violent! Wouldn't it make sence to believe if the church told you " it didn't happen" then you would say it didn't happen. Also, male dominating times, if a woman had more of a relationship (friend or intimate) with Jesus than a man then of course when it was written, by men, it would make the male figure more promanent.

These messages are interesting, even bizarre. I certainly wish that there was spell check available on e-mail; does anyone know how to spell correctly anymore?

I feel everybody makes a big deal out Mr. Brown's book because it scratches the surface of topics we deem taboo.
I have always felt something was 'off' with my faith when comparred to my religion. I saw the almighty as being far more encompassing and compassionate than what the Catholic church was teaching me. If anything, Mr. Brown's book has shined a small light on where to look.
The books he quotes, the Templar Revelation, the Woman with an Alabaster Jar, and Holy Blood Holy Grail are absolute MUST reads.

Templar Revelation will explain Da Vinci, and his cryptic symbolism. The author is the one who discovered his code. They also explain John the Baptist's role in the secret hetradoxy, and why Da Vinci was obsessed with him. Their follow up book, Shroud of Turin in whose image? is also a must, it explains the faith of the Cathars.

the Woman with the Alabaster Jar, sets out to prove Holy Blood Holy Grail wrong, but instead finds even more information of the hetradoxy, from a Christian's point of view. This is a beautiful book that beatifully sings of Jesus and his bride, Mary Magdalene. She also takes the symbolism issue to it's next level.

Holy Blood, Holy Grail....what can I say, this book is the first step to understanding what the f*ck is going on around us. If you surrvive this one you will need the continuation, the Messianic Legacy.
These books get closer to the truth than anyother listed above. With out Holy Blood, Holy Grail no other book listed including Mr. Brown's could have been written.

His book was the 'gateway' book to these others.
I have read the Catholic bible, King James bible, and parts of the Tora.
The books listed above helped me make sense of all the confusion between the three 'bibles' and cleared up where the Koran came from.
They have encouraged me to love God more, making him accessable and beautiful.
I am now reading the Gnostic bible.

the book is a lie a big lie

Well, There we are, some people have no way to express themselves.

Dan Brown has made himself a lot of money out of his book and good luck to him, as far as the code, well its been around for a long time, is it a lie? is it just fiction? well its got the church worried.
The new testament is a book it's self and you could say that this is a piece of fiction and a lie, or you could say it's the truth and it really happened.
I believe and always have that there was a jewish leader called Jesus, who was an exceptional man for his time and commanded great authority and respect, he went to far for the more conservative jewish leaders at the time and that was his downfall. the consequence of his life and the way it ended caused many storeys and retelling of storeys in many languages, therefore we have to take the New testament as it is and not rely on it being 100% factual.
The early church DID choose which gospels to have as its doctrine and to dismiss what it did not want, you have to remember that these people where pagans first and storeys of gods with amazing powers where the norm.
If Jesus was married to Mary and had a child, GREAT! There is no reason why this should take away any of his teachings.

My opinion.

Hi,
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does anyone have a link to a site where quality discussion questions may be found for brown's book, da vinci code? Or, better yet, can anyone please submit a question that would provoke some thoughtful insights on the material?

thanks! I just saw something really interesting at <www.freewebs.com/holygrail/>
Should cause a lot of discussion.

The real agenda behind the DaVinci Code: The Illuminati are setting everyone up.

From: The Message of His Kingdom -- Revelation of Joys & Sorrows
http://www.unveilingthem.com/MessageOfHisKingdom.htm


"They Proclaim To Be God: Remember what you have been told in generations past, for the time has come and the lawless ones have now been revealed. They exalt themselves over everything that is God or is worshiped, and they set themselves up in God’s temple proclaiming to be God, by claiming to be direct descendents of God through the blood --- the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood type found on the Shroud of Turin, the suspected burial cloth of Jesus, is blood type AB, which exists in only 2-5% of some populations today. All the other major “blood types” (O,A,B) are mutations from the blood type AB, due to generations of poisoning. Through generations of poisoning they have altered and damaged certain properties (proteins/DNA) of the vast majority of the population, in order to fulfill their quest for the “throne” --- they try to change the set times in their favor. This is how they proclaim to be God, due to their blood type/DNA matching the blood type found on the Shroud of Turin. This massive poisoning is not just affecting the blood, but other body structures and tissues as well; and is self evident in the many diseases, symptoms, ailments and “birth defects” now manifesting. Through one of their secret groups, Priory of Sion, they perpetuate the blasphemous story of the bloodline of Christ --- their claim is that Jesus bore a child/children and these children became royalty in Europe and the bloodline now has many descendants. They also claim that everyone else who does not have blood type AB evolved from apes, and were not created by God, since the man-apes only have the other major “blood types” of O, A and B. This is to separate themselves and exalt themselves above everyone else, so that they proclaim themselves to be God, the designated ones to rule over the earth. We were ALL created with blood type AB with normal healthy protein/DNA properties; the poisons have mutated us into these other “blood types”.
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da vinci code is blasphemy...why read it when the New Testament is shorter?