Thanks for the harsh words. I would hasten to point out that even Brown never claimed it to be anything more than a work of FICTION.
While I was not offended, neither did I take it for gospel! Like I said, I'm a Christian. One who believes I should 'judge not, lest I be judged!'
Incorrect:
"The secret I reveal is one that has been whispered for centuries. It is not my own. Admittedly, this may be the first time the secret has been unveiled within the format of a popular thriller, but the information is anything but new." www.danbrown.com/novels/davinci_code/faqs.html
"I began as a skeptic. As I started researching The Da Vinci Code I really thought I would disprove a lot of this theory about Mary Magdalene and holy blood and all of that. I became a believer." Primetime 3 November 2003
Also, why would a work of genuine fiction need to include the following statement:
"All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate."
Instances and circumstances where judging is urged/required:
Jhn 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
1Cr 10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.
1Cr 11:13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?
1Cr 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
Criteria for judging “things that pertain to life”:
1Cr 6:2 “Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?”......on through v5
Right. It's just fiction and a pretty good story. Geez, people need to lighten up. As a devout Christian I disagreed entirly with Tim LaHaye's interpetation of end times prophecy but I loved the Left Behind books. They weren't that well written, but they were also a great adventure story with a Christian setting. I'm sure they also brought many people to Christ.