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By: quietriot

quietriot — Sat, 27 May 2006 11:22:56 +0000

Dan Brown is catering for a willing market. The purveyors of “religion’ have failed dismally throughout the ages. often placing immeasurable burdens on the common folk, for the their own benefit. It is sad to think that those who are disenchanted, and are seeking answers from other sources , may be caught up in this crap.

By: Piask

Piask — Fri, 26 May 2006 20:04:08 +0000

Greg, Thanks a lot for pointing to Jennifer’s log! - a good look in the mirror is seriously overdue. It’s time we stop blaming non-believers for not believing, and start asking ourselves and God how we are being “beside the point”. One thing comes to mind: “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their words (I suppose that includes us) that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, THAT THE WORLD MAY BELIEVE that You sent Me”
What would it take for that to happen? I mean, how do we comply with that? What does it look like?

By: urbanmonk

urbanmonk — Mon, 22 May 2006 13:10:37 +0000

ATEB(11#)

Heresy has been invading the body of Christ for 2000 years buddy.
What do you say about all the “heresy” the body of Christ has committed against Gods world? Genocide, Oppression of the poor, payment of indulgences for spiritual merit… the list goes on brother. Or are these “heresies” conveniently explained as being committed by those who are not part of the “true body of Christ” like your good self. This is Gods world, mate. As are all the people and things in it. So give the fire breathing crusade a rest will yer.. Its not the fifteenth century any more..

By: Greg the explorer

Greg the explorer — Mon, 22 May 2006 00:17:19 +0000

Over at My True Self Jennifer has posted about The Davinci Code and quotes some interesting points by Bishop NT Wright (who is quoted elsewhere on this blog) Last year I got to hear N.T. Wright (the Anglican Bishop of Durham) speak on the DaVinci Code (He was such a delight to listen to - he's funny and charming and speaks with that great British accent). One of things he said that stayed with me was that blaming Hollywood for the DaVinci Code is really a misplaced attack. We, The Church, shouldn't be bemoaning secular society for creating such a thing, we should be taking a long hard look in the mirror and asking why a book about scandal in the church would prosper so much. read the rest of the post here

By: Digger

Digger — Fri, 19 May 2006 11:19:02 +0000

Yeah I’ll put my hand up for that club if it means I’m not all hateful and judgemental, cos they seem to be the only options…

By: nilmot

nilmot — Fri, 19 May 2006 06:00:20 +0000

Good call Greg….. I think I will have to join you and McClaren in the wimpy heretic club, cowering behind the skirt tails of such foolish virtues as tolerance, understanding & empathy.

By: James

James — Fri, 19 May 2006 05:43:31 +0000

Fair enough, doesnt do much for me either.

By: DonaldDuck

DonaldDuck — Fri, 19 May 2006 03:38:37 +0000

My daughter gave me a summary of the Da Vinci code. It didn’t sound very interesting, and so I have not read it. Sorry, I can’t remember what she said.

By: James

James — Thu, 18 May 2006 14:26:45 +0000

Have you read the da vinci code, Duck? I havnt, but would be interested in your critique if you have.