The Da Vinci Hoax
A statement from the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), quoted in Korean Christians Mobilize Against 'Da Vinci Code' Movie:
UPDATE: After some reflection, I've decided to join the CCK and the lovely Miss Park Geun Hye, head of the Grand National Party, in their call for a ban on the public showing of this film. What folks do in the privacy of their own home is their concern, and they may be free to view it there.
I have not read the book nor seen the film nor do I plan to do so; as an elitist I do my best to avoid bestsellers and blockbusters. Just as one need not see Debbie Does Dallas to know what kind of film it is, knowing the premise of this book and its film adaptation is enough to know that it is a libelous attack on Holy Mother Church and her Founder, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Muslims the world over were right to protest against the militant secularists in Denmark; we should do the same against those in Hollywood. Of course, we needn't issue a fatwa calling for the deaths of Dan Brown or Tom Hanks; having them answer to the Grand Inquisitor would be sufficient. Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
My decision came about after reading a post entitled Democracy for BOTH Koreas!, a title which could be construed to equate South Korean Christians protesting a movie with North Korean Stalinists running over Christians with steamrollers. The Marmot's post has extensive commentary: Why Koreans have their doubts about anti-NK protests: Exhibit A.
UPDATE 2: In some formerly Christian lands, the civil authorities do not allow the slandering of the Christian Faith: Lebanese Authorities Ban 'Da Vinci Code' and Da Vinci Code confiscated in Jordan.
A statement from the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), quoted in Korean Christians Mobilize Against 'Da Vinci Code' Movie:
- The movie will severely infringe on individual's religious beliefs and will be an obstacle to the Christian Church's missionary work... The film is based on a conspiracy that the church attempted to hide the fact that Jesus Christ's children are alive, and did not hesitate to kill people to protect their disclosure... The film will incite even greater conflict and chaos than the novel -- to Christians and non-Christians alike -- as it makes people believe that a fictional tale is historical fact.
UPDATE: After some reflection, I've decided to join the CCK and the lovely Miss Park Geun Hye, head of the Grand National Party, in their call for a ban on the public showing of this film. What folks do in the privacy of their own home is their concern, and they may be free to view it there.
I have not read the book nor seen the film nor do I plan to do so; as an elitist I do my best to avoid bestsellers and blockbusters. Just as one need not see Debbie Does Dallas to know what kind of film it is, knowing the premise of this book and its film adaptation is enough to know that it is a libelous attack on Holy Mother Church and her Founder, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Muslims the world over were right to protest against the militant secularists in Denmark; we should do the same against those in Hollywood. Of course, we needn't issue a fatwa calling for the deaths of Dan Brown or Tom Hanks; having them answer to the Grand Inquisitor would be sufficient. Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.
My decision came about after reading a post entitled Democracy for BOTH Koreas!, a title which could be construed to equate South Korean Christians protesting a movie with North Korean Stalinists running over Christians with steamrollers. The Marmot's post has extensive commentary: Why Koreans have their doubts about anti-NK protests: Exhibit A.
UPDATE 2: In some formerly Christian lands, the civil authorities do not allow the slandering of the Christian Faith: Lebanese Authorities Ban 'Da Vinci Code' and Da Vinci Code confiscated in Jordan.
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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