Tuesday, May 30. 2006

On Ponts, Irritants & The Da Vinci Code Movie

Ponts

I learned a new French word today. Ponts.

I love ponts.

This is a pont (bridge):

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Irritant

I got a new irritant in my life today. Some mysterious person who buzzes me incessantly and would not reveal who he is.

I dislike unsolved mysteries.

This is what happens to people who like keeping their identities secret:

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Update: The mystery is solved thru some good detective footwork. Yaay to me!
One question remains: Why me?
One suggestion to the pest: Go get a new hobby already!!!

The movie

I liked the movie. Always a treat to see Gandalf in action again. Found it to be true to the book. But I would imagine people who have not read the book would be a little lost and confused at the unfolding of the chase for the 'Holy Grail'. And no, my faith was not shaken in the very least.

I did my research after reading the book about two years ago. And found some 'facts' to be fiction in reality. I also have Dave to thank for passing me the VCD of his talk with two other Christian thinkers. They expounded the highlights of the book so well e.g. the feminine face seated next to Christ in the Last Supper painting - claimed by Dan Brown to be Mary Magdalene instead of the disciple John, as well as the scripture verses touted in the book which stemmed from the Gnostic gospels, etc. The groundwork that they have done is beneficial for Christians who have no clue on where to begin to debunk The Da Vinci Code.

Honestly, if a person's faith can be shaken by a book and a movie, and the person did not take the initiative to do some homework and background check on the 'new facts' that threaten to 'rock the foundation of the church', then the person's basis for faith is built upon very flimsy grounds indeed.

Faith is not faith unless it is tested.
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*Hey Coolcat! Glad to be of service...
I'm surprised that Langdon turned out to be 'arguing' with Teabing and saying the things that I'd say hehee...
Oh ya, that personal testimony at the well hahah...

Amen, it's wake up call for us to know wat and why we believe :-)

It's been a hectic month and we're having fun doing a couple of DVC forums in Klang valley this and next month. pls keep us in prayer!
#1 Anonymous on 2006-05-30 07:20 (Reply)
*twas a good movie, no?
though i think harrison ford woulda been a better langdon.
#2 Anonymous on 2006-05-30 08:07 (Reply)
*Well said Coolcat.
#3 Anonymous on 2006-05-30 18:45 (Reply)
*Dave, yeah I was very surprised at Langdon cautioning Teabing from jumping into concrete conclusions without concrete evidence. I didn't recall reading that in the book, nor was the testimony at the well included. Or maybe it was there but I've forgotten? Hmmm...

Vagus, my thots exactly! I kept thinking of Indy at various points in the movie. Harrison Ford would hv been ideal for the role. And aiyo, what's with Tom Hank's awful hairdo?

Buffy, thanks :-)
#4 coolcat (Homepage) on 2006-05-30 22:13 (Reply)
*It was never in the novel, coolcat.... heheh! I'd like to believe that there are just so many people of all shapes, sizes and persuasions coming out to set the record straight that it had some impact on how the movie was made :-)
#5 Anonymous on 2006-06-02 07:12 (Reply)

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