The Book didnt say that Christianity is a fake nor did it say
Christians are liars.
What it does say is that its the Church that has covered up
certain facts to and consequently misled
christians, in order to ensure the survival of the faith.
Originally posted by Repented John 2:
Life will be made very difficult for Christians in Singapore, as we
will become the laughing stock of the town.
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I'm quite sure what will happen instead is that Christians will
find their faith stronger as the book will make them want to find
out what is true and what is false. Ultimately, this is an age
where people are questioning and dissecting every basic premise of
a religion, be it Christianity or Islam or Judaism...whichever.
Faith is coming under a microscope, but i believe this is better
than just accepting it blindly. Because when people question, it
gives rise to questioning and rebuilding of faith.
The book by Dan Brown doesnt disrespect Christ - I dont think it
was even disputed that he was God's prophet.
Where it does offend Christians is in its dispute of Christ as god
and his marriage to Mary Magdalene.
But again, i question why you should think that this book's recent
claims will lead to chrisitans being the launghing stock?
If anything, according to Judaism (the religious foundation of
Christianity and Islam), Christ has NEVER been the son of God. Not
just since the book was published, but since the beginning of the
faiths itself. Jews and Muslims havent laughed then, what makes you
think we should laugh now? And precisely what is there to laugh
about?
Differences in belief doesnt mean that one religion has to be more
correct than the other. It just means that we make different
choices in which religion we wish to believe in more.
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