Skepticism Abounds in 'Da Vinci Code'

Thu May 18, 2006 2:42 PM EDT

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Richard N. Ostling, AP Religion Writer

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nowell

Was I the only one protesting "Dude, Where's My Car" when it came out? I mean, their portrayal of "bad" aliens as large-chested "Robert Palmeresque" beauties was offensive to both women and aliens. The "good" aliens were no better--being a couple of athletic Scandinavians (complete with accents). So I ask you, where are the good Caribbean aliens?

I, frankly, think the whole movie industry should be shut down. Everything they make is bound to offend someone, and Lord knows, that can't be tolerated. After all, we all know that movies are almost always completely factual, and rarely take artistic liberties. I saw "Tremors" twenty-seven times, and I can honestly say that I rest better at night knowing that Kevin Bacon is protecting me from giant earthworms.

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#1 - Thu May 18, 2006 4:15 PM EDT

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Sercely

I disagree with the thing about Catholics not liking it for the celibacy issue. First of all, married men were allowed to become priests until at least the year 900, and maybe later.

Second, there are still married priests today in the Catholic faith. They are rare, but there's one who say says mass at my parish.

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#3 - Sun May 21, 2006 11:47 AM EDT

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Darrell J. Rohl

I'm curious... is your parish within a diocese that reports to Rome? I have never heard of an officially-sanctioned catholic priest in today's catholic church. Does he have to keep this very quiet from higher-ups in the church hierarchy?

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#3.1 - Sun May 21, 2006 8:54 PM EDT

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Brad Leclerc

I know a Catholic Priest that is married, he married before becoming a Priest, and had to go through a ton of crap to be allowed to maintain his priesthood and stay married. Not sure about all the details, but apparently it was quite a process, but completely sanctioned by the "higher ups" in Rome.

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#3.2 - Tue May 23, 2006 12:50 PM EDT

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Darrell J. Rohl

Wow. I was really surprised by this, as I thought the celibacy rule was strictly applied (as far as official marriage is concerned!). I've done some checking, though, and have found the following interesting articles and sites:

What's the deal about legally married priests? by Father William P. Saunders.

2005 story by ABC News

PBS: Priests with Wives

BBC: Married Priest ordained in Scotland

Married father ordained Catholic Priest in Spain

There are many more. It looks (from my brief web searches only!!) that married priests in the Catholic faith are usually those who have been previously ordained in another faith (usually Anglican/Episcopal), already married, and converts to Catholicism. For these ordinations, a special dispensation must be given to allow them to bypass the celibacy rule. It appears that already-ordained Catholic priests who wish to marry must choose between the priesthood or getting hitched. Very interesting.

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#3.3 - Tue May 23, 2006 1:27 PM EDT

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Lufbery

The film still centers on a Jesus-Mary Magdalene marriage that's nowhere to be found in the New Testament

Also not found in the New Testament is the fact that Jesus had at least 4 female disciples and Paul had female companions (maybe and likely a wife too). I think limiting research to just the books of the New Testament is doing a dis-service to understanding our history during this period. Granted, most of the other books and writings have been burned - but a few that were hidden away are popping up. As always, history is written by the victors and our ancient Christianity history is no exception.

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#4 - Tue Jun 27, 2006 12:43 PM EDT

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