Helpful article on The Da Vinci Code

Today the movie The Da Vinci Code begins its journey into theatres all over the world. It opens in North America in 2 days, and in some parts of the world today. I’ve mentioned resources regarding this topic before (Da Vinci Code post 1, Da Vinci Code post 2), and I realize some of you have been overloaded with information. But I have one article I feel is worth mentioning, if you’re looking for good solid information.

First, in summary for those who have been living in a monastery over the last couple of years. The Da Vinci Code is a book and now a movie. It’s a fictional story that in some circles has been passed off as “based on fact”, about a conspiracy to cover the truth about Christianity. The supposed truth has to do with secret societies, lost documents and the revelation that Jesus was in fact married to Mary Magdeline.

Now anyone who has taken any time to look at the evidence soon discovers that there is very little fact mixed in with a whole lot of fiction. So in a sense, it’s hardly worth mentioning, except for the fact that some of the hype continues to give people false impressions. It seems the media loves a mystery, and loves to give the impression that there really is very little we can know for sure about Jesus.

On the contrary, there’s a whole lot of reliable historic information about Jesus. And that truth is more amazing than fiction could ever be. And although it’s amazing that some of this fiction from The Da Vinci Code is being taken as fact, it’s a great opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about Christianity that were around long before the book was published. Where did the Bible come from? How do we know anything about Jesus? Who was He?

Anyway, my Dad wrote this article, and I thought it was worth sharing. Why not print it out and have a copy on hand for those who ask you about it? He also pointed out a collection of info from Lee Strobel. He has a collection of short video clips you can watch online from several experts and teachers with the facts about the Da Vinci Code. And here’s the article from my Dad’s website: