Vatican battling to end Da Vinci Code craze

[acidic_liquid]

Hahahaha the Vatican's silly

Story here

"There are certainly novels that offend millions of believers in their deepest faith, in their most lively hopes. I believe this is not acceptable," Bertone said in an interview with Associated Press Television News.

Bleh. Let's just start burning books that offend people then!

[Mr.Dave]

How's about they just teach people the meaning of FICTION.

[sidekick]

^but then what would they say about the bible?

[Mr.Dave]

Well now that's been around for a really really long time so it's entirely factual by default.


Heathen.

[diesskei]

It's a very good book!

[sidekick]

Originally Posted by Mr.Dave

Well now that's been around for a really really long time so it's entirely factual by default.


Heathen.

i wonder how long a book has to be in existance before it becomes fact.

[Mr.Dave]

^^ Read Angels & Demons. Equally as cool if not more.

[Mr.Dave]

Originally Posted by Sidekick

i wonder how long a book has to be in existance before it becomes fact.

1276 years.

[diesskei]

Originally Posted by Mr.Dave

^^ Read Angels & Demons. Equally as cool if not more.

I just might have to do that.

[crookedking]

i hope the vatican is able to get this book onto the index :)

[wum]

what about all that witch craft and powers on tv

[crookedking]

Originally Posted by wum

what about all that witch craft and powers on tv

ohhh, hank!

[sidekick]

^they always pick the less obvious things.

like going after Spongebob Squarepants instead of Will & Grace or something.

[acidic_liquid]

They don't want to seem dumb you know? Ratting on Will and Grace is just stupid. But Spongebob, NOOO, he's TOTALLY GAY. I mean, he holds hands with a starfish. Who does that?



I LOVED Angels and Demons WAY more than The DaVinci Code. I think Code is a little overrated. I think Angels was better in so many ways lol. The ambigrams, the plot, storyline, pacing. I couldn't put it down. I do love both though. After reading the two, I read Dan Brown's other books, Deception Point (which is more political) and Digital Fortress (more techy). He kinda uses the same formula for his books. Still exciting to read though.

[MissBehavior]

Hahaha...Irony central: I read that article and it reminded me that I hadn't read the DaVinci Code yet. So I asked a guy at work if I could borrow it.

Read it ALL last night (was up till 1). OMFG. One of the best books I have ever read, bar none.

[NinjaBoy]

Irony?

[MissBehavior]

^Yeah...The church is making a big deal out of it, therefore making it more interesting for people, and those that haven't read it yet will go "Oh yeah! I've been meaning to read that!".

[acidic_liquid]

Maybe the church is part of a marketing scheme, and really they're getting paid for this complaint. Lol.

I don't know if I can read a book in one sitting. I like taking a few hours over a couple of days.

[diesskei]

Originally Posted by MissBehavior

Read it ALL last night (was up till 1). OMFG. One of the best books I have ever read, bar none.

I read it all in one sitting when I read it as well. I couldn't put it down.

Haha, if you think about it, the church whining about the book sort of fits the book. It must be true! j/k. anyway, yeah good book, and I'll probably pick up a copy of Angels and Demons soon.

[MissBehavior]

^I borrowed a copy of Angels and Demons today...I don't think it's going to last long either. :P

[wum]

i wouldn't dabble in that occult stuff

[Jarman]

^^^
Haha! No, you prolly wouldn't.
But almost everyone else on this board would dabble in something you'd call occult.

and what MissBehavior said really is true....Personally, before I heard about this protest by the church, I had no idea I'd have a reason to read this book.....then, I heard about it, and wante to know what the furor was about.

[wum]

the illustrated version of this book is quite nice

[acidic_liquid]

They sell it at Costco for like $30!