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The Da Vinci Code - Making Your Mind Up

 

According to Dan Brown’s novel, Jesus married Mary Magdalene, they had children and their blood line continues today. 

The Church of England believes that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit, fulfilled a ministry on Earth, died on a cross and rose again three days later.  He left behind a new church that has spread throughout the world.

These are very different beliefs about Jesus. What do you think?

Da Vinci Mass movie-style poster

Manchester Cathedral clergy pose 'Da Vinci style' to promote their recent event.

 

Click on the links below to find out more.

 

Responses to ten frequently asked questions such as:

  • Would it have been wrong for Jesus to be married?
  • Has the church excluded women?
  • Is sex evil?

Plus how to run a ‘Da Vinci event’ in your church.

[Link to external site, with thanks to the Church Army]

 

Fact or fiction: take part in an online poll

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Has the church been covering things up for 2000 years?

[Link to external site, with thanks to rejesus.co.uk]

 

What the Archbishop of Canterbury has said

[Link to Archbishop of Canterbury's site]

 

Visit Winchester Cathedral to find out more

Lincoln Cathedral has also planned a series of events

 

This site also contains a wealth of information on what the Church of England believes.

 

Image above - one of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter House's fake frescoes, painted for the filming of The Da Vinci Code movie and still in place.