Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Hellbound
Am going straight to hell.Not only did I go to see BrokeBack Mountain but I also argued for tolerance.Secondly,against the urgings of the pastor I still went to see DaVinci code.To tell the truth I was disgusted when I heard him announce that we should not view the movie.Why can't I use my own judgement and decide what I should or shouldn't see?
Anyway,the minister needn't have worried since Christianity has not collapsed based on the reaction of the movie goers.There were several loud "no's" mixed with "I can't take this" when it was revealed/suggested that Jesus was married and had an offspring.There were some quips too but for the most part the tone was of disbelief.As the movie rightly said it's simply a matter of what you believe.
Overall,after having the read the book the movie was flat.I won't go as far as calling it boring but I expected more.Tom Hanks didn't light up the screen and neither did his costar.But,for Ian Mckellen(Gandalf of LOTR) who played Sir Leigh Teabing the acting was generally lifeless.
In other news,am a happy camper.My cable company has apparently yielded to pressure or grown a heart.Whatever the reason coverage of all WC football games is on my television from tomorrow.Now,if only I could find a way to skip work I'd be even happier.
Anyway,the minister needn't have worried since Christianity has not collapsed based on the reaction of the movie goers.There were several loud "no's" mixed with "I can't take this" when it was revealed/suggested that Jesus was married and had an offspring.There were some quips too but for the most part the tone was of disbelief.As the movie rightly said it's simply a matter of what you believe.
Overall,after having the read the book the movie was flat.I won't go as far as calling it boring but I expected more.Tom Hanks didn't light up the screen and neither did his costar.But,for Ian Mckellen(Gandalf of LOTR) who played Sir Leigh Teabing the acting was generally lifeless.
In other news,am a happy camper.My cable company has apparently yielded to pressure or grown a heart.Whatever the reason coverage of all WC football games is on my television from tomorrow.Now,if only I could find a way to skip work I'd be even happier.
# posted by Abeni @ 10:17 PM 
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I haven't read the book or seen the movie yet. Although I am quite curious to check the story out at some point in my life, I don't think that now's the time for me. I'll probably just rent it when it comes out on video... ummm, or dvd (yikes, I'm talking all old-fashioned now).
I meant to read DaVinci Code before the movie came out, but that didn't happen. Maybe I'll go see the ovie anyway this weekend. I still haven't seen BrokeBack Mountain, just wasn't that interested.
You argued for tolerance?? TOLERANCE? HOW DARE YOU :P
I don't quite understand why people get upset with the whole Jesus got married idea. (Nevermind the theory being pushed in a FICTIONAL movie based on a really poorly written novel) I always thought that the most important idea of Christianity was that Jesus was mortal. Isn't that what was supposed to make the Ascension that much more important?
I don't quite understand why people get upset with the whole Jesus got married idea. (Nevermind the theory being pushed in a FICTIONAL movie based on a really poorly written novel) I always thought that the most important idea of Christianity was that Jesus was mortal. Isn't that what was supposed to make the Ascension that much more important?
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: 11:01 AM
I was going to read the book after Jdid did his review on the topic. I took it along on my vacation. Then the hype about the movie came along and the sad reviews, that put out the desire I had to read the book, so I neither did read the book or wath the movie. Oh well maybe next time.
Who cares whether he was married or not? It is not as if marriage is a no no for Christianity.So married or not the message is still the same.
Chris,I agree the book wasn't too well written.It seems some parts were just thrown in for no reason
Chris,I agree the book wasn't too well written.It seems some parts were just thrown in for no reason
I think if it was shown conclusively that Jesus was a gangsta or a pimp and that he had several ho's that the Christian faith would take over this world in a profound manner. So there ain't really nothing wrong if he had a wife a kid. I believe the old flick Jesus Christ Superstar suggested that he got Mary Magdalene laid. They were not happy with the foot washing alone. I noh see nuthin wrong wid dah.
personally
i knew of the story long before dan brown immortalized it in his poorly written book
the church needs enemies
heretics namely
just as any pack does
but as for going to hell
because you practice tolerance
then ill meet you there
and we can chat about it with gods only son
if that is the case
he introdcued me to it
i knew of the story long before dan brown immortalized it in his poorly written book
the church needs enemies
heretics namely
just as any pack does
but as for going to hell
because you practice tolerance
then ill meet you there
and we can chat about it with gods only son
if that is the case
he introdcued me to it
The Church is angry over this (esp the Catholics) because jesus was supposed to be the symbol of perfection, the man who resisted all things carnal. That's why they're so angry over the DaVinci code. Personally, I see it as just fiction.
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