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Denver, Colo., Apr 24, 2006 / 12:00 am (CNA).- Catholic and Protestant churches in Colorado are joining forces to rebut the claims made about Christianity in the The Da Vinci Code before it hits movie theaters May 19, reported the Denver Rocky Mountain News. They say they want to counter the story's fabrications, not boycott the book or movie.

Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs is encouraging viewers to also look at resources by Christian scholars at go.family.org/davinci.

The Catholic Church wouldn't be responsible if it ignored the questions generated by Da Vinci, said Jeanette DeMelo, communications director for the Archdiocese of Denver.

“We want to make sure the truth is known," DeMelo told the newspaper.

The archdiocese launched a mega campaign to educate clergy and lay people last week through a website (www.archden.org) inviting readers to learn the facts about Church history and Opus Dei.

In coming weeks, all priests will receive a book, The Da Vinci Deception, as well as talking points for homilies. The site also lists free, two-hour workshops given in Denver-area parishes by about a dozen seminarian volunteers.

Evangelical churches also have a stake in the fight, said Kyle Fisk, executive administrator of the National Association of Evangelicals.

“Evangelicals place a high, high, high value on the role of Jesus Christ; that's our focus," Fisk told the newspaper. "We certainly have theological differences [with Catholics] but there's a lot of unity in the body of Christ right now and we recognize we have some common world views, and we can work together."

The National Association of Evangelicals is distributing materials put out by Mission America. Mission America has scheduled national conference calls with 480 pastors and church leaders to talk about the movie.

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Published by: Helen
Scotland 05/02/2006 01:39 PM EST

Of course it's a work of fiction, but so are many other books based on history. And I've read the 'Da Vinci Deception' along with many other books trying to make a killing by 'interpreting' what is essentially an excellent novel. I will go and see the film and hopefully I will enjoy it. Living 2 miles from Rosslyn Chapel and being a 'Friend of Rosslyn Chapel' I know how many thousands of people have been to visit it. God works in mysterious ways. How many of those people would normally set foot in a Church. Let's see the positives that will come out of this book and this film!!

Published by: Bill
Canada 04/25/2006 02:38 PM EST

Helen, I fail to understand your desire to see what is even admittedly by the author, a work of fiction. It's premise attacks the very core of Christian belief and attempts to cast doubt on the accepted accounts of Jesus' life, ministry and resurrection. There were enough detractors of Jesus who would have gladly spread any such improper goings on as is depicted in the various conspiracy theories that revolve around a physical bloodline from Jesus.
These theories have been around since the story was spread that Jesus' supporters stole his body to fake the resurrection.
The sad part is that believers as well are being fed this line of garbage.

Published by: Ana Landon
California 04/24/2006 10:20 PM EST

Helen, I suggest you read the "De Vinci Deception", before you see the movie. Please be an informed Christian before you allow yourself to be duped by this movie.

Published by: George Angel
Canada 04/24/2006 07:22 PM EST

The Da Vinci Code is an orchestrated effort to slander and defame the Holy Roman Catholic Church. It is also a vicious attack on the divinity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Family. No other religious faith would be treated with such a lack of respect and viciousness. Hollywood would not dare show such contempt to any other faith. Regardless how hard Hollywood and others try to destroy the divinity of Jesus Christ, they will fail. Jesus is the one true God, today, tomorrow and forever! With regards to the Catholic Church, the faithful know, "that not even the gates of hell will prevail against it."

Published by: Tracy Balton
Springfield MA 04/24/2006 07:02 PM EST

Da Vinci code is pure fiction and deeply offensive to the true believer! Wanting to see it is falling into Satan's trap, the master of deception!

Published by: Helen
Scotland 04/24/2006 05:43 PM EST

I can't wait to see the Da Vinci Code. I think there is much more to all this than the Church wants to admit. To be perfectly honest, it wouldn't change my faith one little bit if it transpired that Jesus got married and had a family. After all, in the Jewish culture of the day, it would be most unusual for the first born male not to marry.

Published by: Mike McCaffrey
Yarmouthport, MA 02675 04/24/2006 03:04 PM EST

Of course we know that The Da Vinci code is fiction. Let's not turn this into a crusade against the ridiculous and a publicity arm for Sony.

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