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The Da Vinci Phenomenon

The controversy surrounding the Da Vinci Code was of course because of

Christians.  Dan Brown wrote a thriller style novel which he claimed was

based on historical facts about a code left behind by the Renaissance

genius.  The fact that the author posited such claims as church politics

surrounding the compilation of the Bible resulting in dubious authenticity and

the unity of Christ before the church’s indoctrination of the Trinity were the central objections. 

We of course, alread knew that.

Christians basically acted in one of 3 ways:

1. some protested the book/film and tried to prevent screenings
2. some wrote/spoke about the historical inaccuracies of the book and cleared up what “really”
happened
3. some didn’t do anything or even supported the film

Now, the first category of Christians is just plain ironic.  Most of

them, of course, believe in “free” speech and would find other religious

groups’ attempts at censorship to be “barbaric”.  What happened to the

concept of people being really good and able to handle the truth and

making up their own minds?  Apparently in a few exceptional issues, some

guidance is required.

The second category of Christians is actually funny.  Most of the

counter-"evidence" they produce in refuting Brown’s claims are simply

rhetoric.  I guess they’re trying to put things in “laymen’s” terms so

that it is easy to steer the sheep back into the herd, but how is this

any different than an author writing a wildly popular novel?  Either

way, it’s “here’s what happened” - “no, HERE’S what happened”.  Who can

tell the difference?  I guess you’re supposed to take someone’s word

here although they are claiming to have history on their side.  No proof

is required, just assertiveness.

But most Christians, like good American citizens, didn’t really care. 

After all, religion is a private matter and of no major importance in

one’s life.  It’s beautiful cultural tradition and all, but not worth

interrupting the quiet, “peaceful” (as in “leave me alone") hum of

everyday life.

There is, however, a fourth category of Christians: those who are discovering what Islam has

been saying about Jesus (peace be upon him) from the beginning- that he was a prophet

and messenger of God, miraculously born from a pious virgin, who served God and was

granted miracles, and will return before the Day of Judgment. 

Check out some of the resources below for more INformation:

jesusthemuslim.com (AWESOME site)

witness-pioneer.org

iad.org

islam-101.org

iccuk.org

al-islam.org

Some IlmQuest Production Titles About Jesus (’Esa ‘alaihis-salaam):
The Historical Jesus by Khalid Yasin
Was Jesus Crucified? by Zakir Naik

From IslamicNetwork.com