So right from the start, I know this blog may upset some people, but I wanted to discuss it anyways. I read The Da Vinci Code quite some time ago, but just recently watched the movie again. And again and again and again. And it poses a very interesting theory. What if Jesus was just an ordinary man? What if he did father a child? What if there are documents and evidence in existence that proves this theory? What would happen then? There are one billion Catholics in the world today. What would happen if they were told that everything they believed in was a lie? Could you imagine the catastrophic wars this could cause? It would spark millions of debates that "My God is better than your God", etc. Political unrest would reach unimaginable levels and perhaps the Apocolypse would no longer be another theory...
If you are interested in history, especially religious history, you will know that many scholars and historians argue that the Bible was written by man, and man alone. It has gone through many, many translations over the years and is considered by many to be an inaccurate summary of events that transpired during Jesus' time on earth. There are allegedly Gospels that have been left out of the Bible because they directly contradict what the people are supposed to believe. In one of these Gospels, it says that Mary Magdalene was a companion of Jesus. Companion, in those days, meaning spouse. It also says that Jesus used to kiss her on the mouth, making his other disciples jealous and posing the question "Why does he love her more than he loves us?" Now, if the purpose of putting humans on earth is to "be fruitful and multiply", what would be wrong with Jesus fathering a child? Would it make him any less of a great man? Any less worthy of eternal love and devotion from Christian men and women across the world?
I believe that what people crave is acceptance. In their families, their social lives, their work lives, and their spiritual lives. If you found acceptance in any or all of those areas, you're very lucky. There are millions of people who are less fortunate. If you've found your place within Christianity, would it make a difference to you if in fact, Jesus had fathered a child with Mary Magdalene? After all, accepting Christianity means that you already have blind faith. You believe in immaculate conception and that is physically not possible. So would you be angry at being deceived by history? Or would you continue to have faith in what you've always believed? I think in the end, all that matters is what you believe.
Thoughts?
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Right off the bat I want to state that I believe in the Bible and everything that it has to say about who and what Jesus is.
That being said IF he did happen to have a child I don't think it would matter at all. Anyone could have a child. It's the fact that he was concieved immaculately that makes him divine. The fact that he died on a cross does not make him divine. Anyone could die on a cross. It's the fact that he CHOSE to do it for us and that he came back to life three days later and then ascended into heaven that makes him divine. I don't know anyone else that could do that.
Great blog Meg. Did you know that the author of The DaVinci Code is a christian and wrote that novel specifically to strike up conversation about this very topic?
What are your thoughts?
I did know that about Dan Brown and I definately admire his passion about the subject. I believe in the Bible as well, but there are many, many people out there who are more influential. Who would revolt if they discovered they were being deceived. I think the difference is that a person would have to be logical enough to understand they were not being deceived by Jesus or the Bible, but by the political strategies of the Catholic Church. And don't even get me starting about the politics and rules of the Catholic Church!
I think that society in the middle of an era where the only reason that this theory is so contoversial is that people are struggling so much with "which way do I turn". Tempatations are out there everywhere. It's so easy to turn to a life of degradation and continuous sin that's it is much harder to live a life that serves God. Leah, help me out here. What is it that the Bible says...Jesus said "if you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you in front of my Father". It's something to that effect, anyway.
If Jesus did have a child, it wouldn't matter to me. In fact, I would consider it quite amazing. But with so much of society struggling with their spirituality, it would give them another reason to turn away from the only thing that can help them. And that would not be cool at all.
26If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. (Luke 9:26)
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
It is extremely hard to live your life for God. One of the biggest misconceptions is that "being a good person" will get you to heaven. As you can see, you need to follow and believe in Jesus to get to heaven. If you deny knowing Jesus here on earth he will deny knowing you before his father.
Meg, you knew me before I became a Christian - it's definitely a far jump I've made. Going to church does not make you a Christian. But I have found that getting connected with my church and surrounding myself with other Christians it has helped tremendously in eliminating almost all temptation in my life. Which makes things so much easier.
I was raised Catholic. And while it is possible to be a Catholic Christian it just wasn't the place for me. I found that the Catholic church was more about following their rules and saying their prayers instead of having a personal relationship with God. I went to church pretty much every Sunday until I was 16 and I did not learn how to pray until I was 23 years old. You can't get to heaven through a church - only through God.
Agreed. I was a church-every-Sunday-because-my-mom-made-me-go kind of girl as well. It's all about rules and regulations. You say this at this time and you kneel here and you sing at this time, etc. Which is why I think there would be such a dramatic outrage if there was any truth to the theories put forth in The Da Vinci Code. I'm not entirely convinced that they are aware that going to church every Sunday will not grant you eternal salvation.
I have a handbook about the Da Vinci Code novel that talks factual about the theories brought up. If I can find it I'll send it to you. It's really interesting. I'm curious - are you a Christian? You've never really said one way or the other. You've said that you believe in the Bible, and you do a lot of work for Christian organizations. But I'm sure you are aware that, that doesn't make you a Christian. Just curious.
I don't think I'm a practicing Christian by any means. I believe in Christianity above all other spiritual realm, but haven't made that commitment yet.
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