Well, that's true... it's a work of fiction... but, I believe that there was some "truth" to it. Then again, I think the same of the bible. They are books to me... stories. That's where we differ.
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Actually, -I- didn't have a 'reaction' to Anne Rice. I'm a fan of hers. I LOVE her books. But, I had no interest in reading that book... about Christ. Though, if she wants to write about him, it's her choice.
I really do not understand you in your reactions to me here and in the religion forum about Anne Rice. I will leave it at that.
Lawless said this in post #17 : Well, that's true... it's a work of fiction... but, I believe that there was some "truth" to it. Then again, I think the same of the bible. They are books to me... stories. That's where we differ.
Yes, there is SOME truth in what he was saying...and I do believe he is way off in his discussions about the Priere de Sion and the illuminati in Angles and demons.
And as I indicated in some of the other threads in this forum that a little bit of truth mixed with a little bit of arsenic can still misalign people.
I know a shrink who said that the book is the cause of more insomnia than any other thing she has ever seen.
It is a pretty interesting premise to be honest. I've always thought it held a bit of weight, but I tend to be a cynic by nature. I've always thought it's a bit stupid to simply take what the church is saying to heart without even thinking that there is a possibility for lies there. The church doesn't have the most sterling record of following their own rules to be quite honest.
I don't feel that it's uncatholic to dig into these things either, this helps explain our faith and may very well confirm or deny what we want to beleive. I can't remember where I saw this, but I remember something saying that the 'holy grail' was the journey to finding your own faith. It wasn't anything (or anyone) that was a physical being.
brochu13: I don't feel that it's uncatholic to dig into these things either, this helps explain our faith and may very well confirm or deny what we want to beleive.
As well, I don't think it is antiChristian to dig into these things...and also as you stated it can strenghthen one's beliefs. Browns books and premises cause me to dig deeper...and also have been an affirmation of my faith.
People, especially Christians/Catholics need not be afraid of alternate viewpoints. Faith is belief and belief is faith. Faith is not necessarily intellectual, but God gave us minds to think and reason. And he can use intellect as a way of affirming our faith.
One of the best lines in the book and movie was where they mentioned something like "cafeteria styled Catholocism." Basically, taking beliefs from various sources and choosing what to believe and not to believe.
I rely on the Holy Spirit to reveal truth...sometimes truth can shake up a mind because it isn't necessary logical for our intellect. Beliefs like the Virgin birth and the resurrection of Jesus can boggle a mind because these reveal supernatural power.
I also believe that our minds are so minicule that the entire truth may be difficult to grasp by one human being. And so I believe that the Holy Spirit gives truth in part to all, and that all these different revealed truths are brought together by coming together in fellowship with other humans and sharing these disparate revelations. And perhaps this is why there are so many demoninations. Church is not a building, it is the collection of people that make up the church body that the Holy Spirit can unify with truth. And everyone's supernatural experiences differ because we are all unique.
06-04-2006 10:14 PM
