Here's what some prominent Christian leaders have had to say about "The Da Vinci Code":
"... for non-believers, it confirms their unbelief. It turns off honest seekers, and it has confused and disillusioned even many Christians."
--Chuck Colson
"There is a conscious agenda that has been declared in the public square in Brown's novel-an agenda to revise Christian history and reshape beliefs Christians have held for years."
--Darrell Bock, research professor in New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
"Brown uses a combination of lies and half-truths, founded on a skewed perspective of Church history."
--Chuck Colson
"What disturbs me most about Dan Brown's book is that it is a primer in practically every new age technique or approach there is, from pentacles and pentagrams to anagrams to numerology to astrology — you name it — practically everything on the new age menu finds its place somewhere in this book and it is presented in a way that is attractive and engaging. That's the problem."
--Bishop Robert C. Morlino
Please forward this email to as many people as possible.
You can have an impact. Let Tom Hanks know what you think about the project by faxing or, preferably, mailing him a letter.
Please feel free to use the following sample letter:
Tom Hanks
ADDRESS REMOVED BY THE DUKE, DON'T YOU KNOW?
Dear Mr. Hanks,
"The Da Vinci Code" is filled with inaccuracies and defames Christianity. It is a project that is not worthy of your talent and stature.
Please say No to this film so that America can continue to hold you in high esteem.
Sincerely
SOMBODY OR OTHER
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I found this all very amusing, mostly on account of how folks could take slap-dash, pretty poorly written fiction to be worthy of even the tiniest of notes, never mind a fully-fledged chain email complete with quotes from Bishops and such.
Oh well.
Be sure and write your letter. "Dear Mr Hanks", you might say. "Fucking Gump sucked. This Michelangelo Code better be a damn site better or I'll kick your hole."
Thanks folks
The Duke resides at Mondo Irlando
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Article comments
1 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
time check is all
2 - Ian Philpot
Personally I liked the book. I also read Angles and Demons and enjoyed it. I look foward to seeing the movie...and reading Dan Browns next
3 - lono
Wait wait wait wait! Back up Duke! You've got access to drugs that will coke my eyes out? Dude, you gotta hook me up. I mean, I am even on your private yahoo group and you are holdin?
Man, I'll trade you some of your mind blowin' coke for all these penis pumps I ordered. Apparently everyone in the online world knows I have a small dick and bad credit. That's why I do drugs from online companies, it helps me forget about my first two problems.
4 - lono
oh yeah, don't be dissin' Forrest Gump either... or I'll carve you a whole nother Van Gogh code art boy!
praise the Duke!
lono
5 - Vern Halen
I thought the book was a pleasant diversion - just a time filler of little literary value, so I don't know why everyone's shorts are in a knot over it. I think I've mentioned on blogcritics before that Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum (sp?) was better, deeper and funnier too. FP pretty much ties all conspiracy theories together and then dismisses them. I wish it could dismiss all this ruckus over Dan Brown's book - isn't this just the "Harry Potter is evil" campaign all over again?
6 - nokes01
im just wondering, iv heard rummors that tom hanks is a aston villa fan, and most of the clubs fans, would like 2 no if he would buy the club off our chairman doug ellis? doug is killing the club and if hanks bought it, it wood b a gr8 investment, football can get u lots of money, does ene1 no how 2 contact him, e-mail me plz!?!
7 - Tom Hanks is NOT langdon
Good morning!
I recently finished reading Angels & Demons followed by the Da Vinci Code. Loved them both. Towards the end of the Code, I found out that Tom Hanks was to play Robert Langdon. My heart sunk. he soooo does not fit the image created by Dan Brown.
I fully believe Hanks is a terrific actor; no doubt about it. However, he's just over-exposed now. Give other actors a chance. I think we've seen enough of Hanks and the other Tom to last us for quite awhile. I'm surprised at the casting agents. The story and controversy are enough to ensure a blockbuster.
I've read a few other blogs on the web and people seem to feel the same way. A great idea would be to have it as a mini-series on PBS or even HBO. There is so much information that making it fit into even a 3 hour movie seems "forced."
We need understated actors who are brilliant and don't overwhelm the marquee. I propose a re-casting of the lead role. After debating it with a friend, we came to the conclusion that there are 2 very good options for Langdon. Either Gary Sinise or Edward Norton.
I do agree that Audrey Tatou would mesh as Sophie Neveu and of course Jean Reno makes a perfect Bezu Fache.
So anyone want to start a petition to send to Ron Howard? I'm sure Mr. Hanks has s atke in the production at least. Fine. But step out of the limelight this time. Please.
8 - DrPat
The third time someone gushed at me about The Da Vinci code, my memory crystallized around a book I had read decades ago, Holy Blood, Holy Grail. Quoting the Amazon paperback editorial review:
9 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
dr. pat, i read in this months fortean times something along the lines of the authors of holy blood, holy grail embarking on a legal venture on account of how much Brown has apparently "liberated" from their text (i have yet to read either books, so can't comment, although did purchase a paperback of DVC if only to ensure that 90% of the last two months worth of various magazines isn't wasted. Every damn fool wants to yack about it, it seems)
the fortean times editor said something along the lines of how it was interesting what happened, since HB,HG is presented as an "alternative history" type affair, but that such a legal action would be akin to saying i made it up. you can't copywrite history, like.
10 - Elyse
Well I love Tom Hanks for one that's why i was quite dissappointed when i read that he gets to play in that film Da Vinci Code. I know my faith and its probably the most glorious thing to have in this world that is the faith that Jesus is the Christ and my savior. Things like that Dan Brown book can't do anything to confused that. I mean hey hello come on. Its just a pity that such sacred things be dragged to be use in personal agendas which i have no idea what, to create controversy? Earn money? be famous? whatever. Whoever the director maybe should ensure that the script, the plot and everything else in that movie is worth watching. Well for Tom Hanks he must ensure that he'll get Oscar best actor in playing whatever role. Co'z if not, my dear, the movie will never be worth spending a dime.
11 - Nano
I didn't read the book or watch the movie yet, but I do know and believe that Jesus is a unique person but not a god... Jesus is God's messenger not His son... and this's the truth...
When I read the book or watch the movie I'll be back to write something which (I guess) no one will ever read 'cause almost everyone only like writing but not reading...
12 - Nano
By the way, I don't think Tom Hanks will ever care 'bout we people are writing over here 'cause (I guess) he has no time for us and he'll never reply to us...
Sorry for this... but it IS reality... Tom Hanks is a STAR... and we are NOT stars, so he won't care about US...
13 - DrPat
Nano, you should check into the Books section here to see how many do, in fact, read as well as write.
One reason for the wild success of The Da Vinci Code is that the message of God-become-man resonates in more than just the Christian religion.
14 - Mary K. Williams
well cripes Nano, you make it sound as if Tom Hanks is like letting us down or dissing us here at BC.
Anyway, I think whomever made the point about having Faith, it's valid. If a person has Faith, than no Code, or Harry Potter, should make a difference.
So, Duke, you getting such spam,eh? I usually get the one's for vicoden or refinancing my mortgage. Of course, yesterday I did get one of those please from the really rich foreign person, who has all this money that they need to like give away, or something crazy like that.
So, off to go listen to one of my fav U2 songs on the radio. : )
15 - Bob A. Booey
My French Frog secret admirer/#1 fan is in this film.
That is all.
16 - Chris Kent
After reading the Da Vinci Code I thought Jason Robards would be perfect for the lead role of Robert Langdon, but then realized he had died. I figured, "Well, let's cast Klaus Kinski instead." Then uncomfortably realized he was dead too.....
17 - Kyle
Anyone interested in the truth behind Dan Brown's work should check out the documentary Secrets of Angels, Demons & Masons which can be found here - http://www.angelsdemonsmasons.com/
18 - f
what do you expect? after all, it was written by some godamn stupid fuck from new hampster.
19 - mike jackson
I,m very disappointed in Tom for staring in the blasphmus film.....Even being remotely assoiated with it will be a big negative for him.