To the Catholics on this board.
May 28th 2009, 2:15 pm
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I read the book first, (The DaVinci Code) which I thought was a good read, then I watched the movie & thought that was total cack .. but that generally happens when you read the book first before seeing the movie.
May 28th 2009, 2:20 pm
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It was a great read. It was his first book and far better than Da Vinci Code. I'm going to see the movie this weekend.
Don't think it has appeal to only Catholics but to all people. Most especially those that feel that organized religion is nothing more these days than a money making political machine.
Don't think it has appeal to only Catholics but to all people. Most especially those that feel that organized religion is nothing more these days than a money making political machine.
May 28th 2009, 2:22 pm
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I have Angels & Demons at home, so I reckon I better give it a read before we watch the movie.
Most especially those that feel that organized religion is nothing more these days than a money making political machine.
May 28th 2009, 2:23 pm
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May 28th 2009, 2:41 pm
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I thought it was good anyhow... Don't think I have ever seen a bad movie with Tom Hanks in it.
May 28th 2009, 2:53 pm
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Did he? I thought it was older than Da Vinci. I know they were instrumental in founding the US and that many signers of the Declaration were Masons as were many of our first Presidents and statemen. I also know that they believe in numerology and its effects on humanity and the cosmos. This belief was used in our first currency, architecture, etc. Very interesting organization.
May 28th 2009, 3:01 pm
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This reviewer and the vatican newspaper seem to view the movie more as an opportunity to review how the church is portrayed in the media. If it makes people think about what it means to be a believer it can't be a complete waste of time.
May 28th 2009, 3:07 pm
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http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Blood-Gra.../dp/0440136482
May 28th 2009, 3:09 pm
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May 28th 2009, 3:57 pm
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If you liked the Da Vinci Code then read this. Dan brown nicked all his story from this anyway.
http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Blood-Gra.../dp/0440136482
http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Blood-Gra.../dp/0440136482
May 28th 2009, 4:05 pm
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