"'The Da Vinci Code' kind of gave a focus that there's a lot [of misinformation] about Jesus Christ and Christianity out there, and perhaps it's time to rebut it," said Monsignor Francis J. Maniscalco, a spokesman for the District-based U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. "If people see [the movie], they should go prepared."
"I suppose people are free to go, but [understand] you are giving money to those who are attacking the church," said the Rev. William Stetson, director of the Catholic Information Center in Northwest and a member of Opus Dei, the Catholic institution that Mr. Brown casts as a main villain in the novel.
Web sites hosted by the Catholic bishops group and Campus Crusade are dedicated to addressing aspects of Mr. Brown's book, including questions regarding Renaissance art, biblical texts and the origins of the Holy Grail. At the 8,500-member evangelical McLean Bible Church in Fairfax County, pastors Lon Solomon and Todd Phillips will seek to debunk "The Da Vinci Code" in their respective morning and evening services, beginning May 21.
The church also has purchased thousands of "The Da Vinci Code" companion guides from Campus Crusade to give to its congregation.
Well hell, now I have to go see it!
And when you do go see it, stop by DiscussDaVinci.com to talk about it!
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