The Passion of Mary Magdalen

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by SamSpade

Try writing this story about Mohammed from one of HIS women's point of view. See how long you live. Muslims DON'T just "get over it".

Thank you. I love how Christians (or even heathens like me) can merely object to how a religious symbol is portrayed, and they get likened to Islamic jihadists who are out cutting peoples' heads off.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

Writing a sexually provocative book about Jesus is offensive and mocking, there is no way around it.

The DaVinci Code was one thing - that wasn't particularly shocking or salacious. It presented a different viewpoint in a non-offensive manner. But when some heathen like me goes, "Daaaaaamn" over a religious-themed book, then it's probably over the top.

It is actually abook about Mary Magadalen. Jesus is part of her story.

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by Geek

It is actually abook about Mary Magadalen. Jesus is part of her story.

But the fact is that JESUS is the story. Mary Magdalene was a bit part in the Bible and in history.

That's like someone writing YOUR story and graphically fictionalizing your affair with Abraham Lincoln, then trying to say that the book is about you and Lincoln is only a part of it.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

But the fact is that JESUS is the story. Mary Magdalene was a bit part in the Bible and in history.

That's like someone writing YOUR story and graphically fictionalizing your affair with Abraham Lincoln, then trying to say that the book is about you and Lincoln is only a part of it.

If you see it through the eyes of an athiest, they're all fictional characters. So, I don't see it as any different than any other writer borrowing an idea from something else s/he read or saw.

[Christy (Premo)]

Originally Posted by elaine

If you see it through the eyes of an athiest, they're all fictional characters. So, I don't see it as any different than any other writer borrowing an idea from something else s/he read or saw.

She IS an athiest.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Christy

She IS an athiest.

Well then, there ya' go.

[Kyle (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

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That's like someone writing YOUR story about your affair with Abraham Lincoln, then trying to say that the book is about you and Lincoln is only a part of it.

Funny... She doesn't look that old?

[DotTheEyes]

It sounds interesting. I'll search for it the next time I'm at Borders.

I am, however, surprised I haven't seen a news story yet about how it should be burned and/or banned. Guess it's not quite popular enough yet to inspire a massive, horrifying fit among hardcore Jesus lovers. Maybe Ron Howard should direct a movie adaptation.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by DotTheEyes

It sounds interesting. I'll search for it the next time I'm at Borders.

I am, however, surprised I haven't seen a news story yet about how it should be burned and/or banned. Guess it's not quite popular enough yet to inspire a massive, horrifying fit among hardcore Jesus lovers. Maybe Ron Howard should direct a movie adaptation.

I would love to hear your opinion on the story Pm me when you find it