tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post114697182838232286..comments2023-06-29T04:14:47.384-04:00Comments on Brother Bob's Blog: Debunking Da Vinci Code # 6Dr. Bob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487895077204597740noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1148142160131846212006-05-20T12:22:00.000-04:002006-05-20T12:22:00.000-04:00I hear what you are saying.By "rightly offended," ...I hear what you are saying.<BR/>By "rightly offended," I meant "deservedly offended," or as you say, "understandably offended."<BR/>While I agree that we should take care as to how we express our offense, I disagree with your statement that "I don't think it is necessarily wise or right to voice our personal offense towards anti-Christian rhetoric." Isn't it a part of apologetics to point out theDr. Bob Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487895077204597740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1148077686901933292006-05-19T18:28:00.000-04:002006-05-19T18:28:00.000-04:00While I completely agree with your assertions abou...While I completely agree with your assertions about the Council of Nicea, the historicity of the NT canon, and the content of the Dead Sea Scrolls, I'm not sure if the term "outright lie" is the best choice, especially when communicating to postmodern minds (to whom you're most likely speaking). "Outright lie" implies eyewitness certainty. Many Americans question the honesty of historical Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163338498257186549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147784119580166452006-05-16T08:55:00.000-04:002006-05-16T08:55:00.000-04:00Jesse, I think we basically agree. However, not on...Jesse, I think we basically agree. However, not only does Dan Brown mix facts with half-truths, but he also tells outright lies. For example, it is an outright lie to say that the Council of Nicea decided by a close vote to make Jesus God. It is an outright lie to say that the New Testament that we have today was a "new Bible" of books that were commissioned by Emperor Constantine after the Dr. Bob Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487895077204597740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147754601059618312006-05-16T00:43:00.000-04:002006-05-16T00:43:00.000-04:00Hi Bob. I'm glad that you said, "So for Christians...Hi Bob. I'm glad that you said, "So for Christians, if we will respond with facts rather than anger, The Da Vinci Code can actually become an opportunity to share our faith." (your April 24 blog) I totally agree. But I think I have to agree with anonymous' bewilderment as to why so many books and Bible Studies are being written on DVC. In the same post, you also said, "Some may ask, why all the Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163338498257186549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147744789509624872006-05-15T21:59:00.000-04:002006-05-15T21:59:00.000-04:00Anonymous,The short answer to your question is tha...Anonymous,<BR/>The short answer to your question is that the book claims that it is historically factual and accurate when it claims that everything you've heard about Christ is false.<BR/>Read my full answer to your question in my April 24 blog, "The Da Vinci Code- Why the Fuss?"Dr. Bob Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487895077204597740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147744339958092852006-05-15T21:52:00.001-04:002006-05-15T21:52:00.001-04:00Why are many Christian congregations around the co...Why are many Christian congregations around the country debunking this book, which is (even by the author's account), only a piece of fiction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147744338394066262006-05-15T21:52:00.000-04:002006-05-15T21:52:00.000-04:00Why are many Christian congregations around the co...Why are many Christian congregations around the country debunking this book, which is (even by the author's account), only a piece of fiction?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117263.post-1147583461483566572006-05-14T01:11:00.000-04:002006-05-14T01:11:00.000-04:00Brother bob, i want to thank you for the informati...Brother bob, i want to thank you for the information in regards to The Da Vinci Code novel. Even though my father had read every book under the sun it appeared, i seem to lack in his enthusiasm for reading. I appreciate your ability to stick to the facts and not get caught up in the emotional turmoil side of how this book could potentially confuse many who are easily influenced. My belief is in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com