No doubt about it: The Da Vinci Code is full of adrenaline-pumping chases, intriguing mystery and a cool story line that keeps readers turning the pages. And the claims made by the fictional characters are so truthful-sounding that the lines between fiction and fact get blurred fast. Which is why people who don't really know the Word of God or church history can get duped.
Nonetheless, the runaway popularity of The Da Vinci Code has also created an amazing opportunity to share truth with seekers. Even people who ordinarily steer clear of "religious" discussions have lots of questions after encountering The Da Vinci Code story.
The movie version ends with the words, "Seek the Truth." Great idea! If you take a few minutes to check out the info on this Web site, you will find the truth: straightforward facts about Jesus' life and mission, His relationship with His disciples (including Mary Magdalene), the purpose of His death and resurrection, and early church history. And once you're grounded in the truth, you can help others find it, too.
For example, consider these claims made by The Da Vinci Code, in light of the TRUTHS:
CLAIM: Jesus had to have been married, as all Jewish men and women married young.
TRUTH: While it's true that virtually all Jewish men and women married while in their teens, this was not true of rabbis in Jesus' time (and Jesus was a rabbi). They generally remained unmarried until their mid- to late 30s.
CLAIM: Jesus' bloodline was passed down through a daughter he had by Mary Magdalene.
TRUTH: Not only is the idea of a marriage between Jesus and Mary Magdalene a sheer invention without a shred of evidence, the fact is that a daughter cannot pass on a bloodline. (Too bad The Da Vinci Code tale-spinners didn't study up on genetics first.)
Jesus' life and teachings are amazing enough. They don't need any fairytale add-ons. So, take a stand for the truth . . . and help your friends to find it, too!
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