The Da Vinci Code: Embrace It Or Run?
by Tyler Zach
I have heard that many churches are boycotting both The Da Vinci Code book and upcoming movie. Logically, that makes sense since the book DOES twist the truth. Not only does it twist the truth, but it is also very deceptive.
And many students as well as adults are getting sucked into the deception. Should this be a logical argument to boycott the book and movie? I argue that we should not. After consulting a few college students, I found out that students are going to watch the movie (which comes out later this month) whether someone tells them to go or not. So, we as Christ-followers, should educate ourselves on what the book has to say - so that we can create a bridge for them to hear the real truth.
It is a win-win situation. Christians can read the book or watch the movie, find answers to the controversial questions, research those points, and be prepared to share their faith. Christians will be sharpened, and non-Christians will be able to find the answers that they are looking for.
Remember hurricane Katrina? That was a huge tragedy - but in the midst of that God sent 322 students from Nebraska down to the coast to display His love and to make the gospel real in peoples’ lives. That was an example of how God turned something bad into something good.
The same is true for this controversy. Use the world-wide hype to start spiritual conversations all around you. Take a friend or family member to the movie and have a spiritual conversation afterwards. You may never get an easier opportunity to connect with non-Christians. Don’t fear it!
Josh McDowell, on staff with Campus Crusade, has written a book which talks about what is fact and what is fiction in the Da Vinci Code. It is only $3.95 and can be purchased here:
http://www.campuscrusade.com/DaVinciquest/
You can also find his Da Vinci podcast on iTunes. Over 100,000 people have downloaded his podcast (mp3s).
I have heard that many churches are boycotting both The Da Vinci Code book and upcoming movie. Logically, that makes sense since the book DOES twist the truth. Not only does it twist the truth, but it is also very deceptive.
And many students as well as adults are getting sucked into the deception. Should this be a logical argument to boycott the book and movie? I argue that we should not. After consulting a few college students, I found out that students are going to watch the movie (which comes out later this month) whether someone tells them to go or not. So, we as Christ-followers, should educate ourselves on what the book has to say - so that we can create a bridge for them to hear the real truth.
It is a win-win situation. Christians can read the book or watch the movie, find answers to the controversial questions, research those points, and be prepared to share their faith. Christians will be sharpened, and non-Christians will be able to find the answers that they are looking for.
Remember hurricane Katrina? That was a huge tragedy - but in the midst of that God sent 322 students from Nebraska down to the coast to display His love and to make the gospel real in peoples’ lives. That was an example of how God turned something bad into something good.
The same is true for this controversy. Use the world-wide hype to start spiritual conversations all around you. Take a friend or family member to the movie and have a spiritual conversation afterwards. You may never get an easier opportunity to connect with non-Christians. Don’t fear it!
Josh McDowell, on staff with Campus Crusade, has written a book which talks about what is fact and what is fiction in the Da Vinci Code. It is only $3.95 and can be purchased here:
http://www.campuscrusade.com/DaVinciquest/
You can also find his Da Vinci podcast on iTunes. Over 100,000 people have downloaded his podcast (mp3s).
posted by Tyler Zach at 1:11 AM
1 Comments:
heyy, stumbled upon your blog and i totally agree with you! we shouldn't be so close-minded and shun the movie. but maybe another point to add? that we must be careful to pray about it and be strong about our faith because there are christians that were shaken and turned away from christ because of reading the book. yupp heh just somethg i tot of.. take care. (: pro rege
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