THE EDITOR, Sir: RE THE Da Vinci Code(by Dan Brown) and the Unauthorised Guide to the Mysteries Behind The Da Vinci Code by Dan Burstein, I read both books and found them to be mesmerising. Good writing, I say, coming from one who often loses interest if the author cannot keep my attention after a period of time.
Dan Brown's revived my interest to such an extent that I now do a lot more reading. Dan Burstein should be read after The Da Vinci Code. Both books should be read to get an empowered understanding of Christianity.
THOSE THREATENED
Those who feel threatened are not as grounded in their Christian faith as they ought to be.
Is there a fear that some people will become enlightened and brave enough to question issues they have read in the Bible, without feeling they are blaspheming? The Holy Bible is made up of different writings from different people at different times. Some are divinely inspired, I believe, by the spirit of the most high God; some are historical records of a 'nation'; some are letters written by followers of Jesus. The list goes on.
From the list, some writings were chosen to be part of another book called the Bible. Is it inconceivable that we do not know all the facts? Do we even care? Do most 'Christians' really read and understand Revelations. If they truly aspired to practice Jesus' teachings, acknowledge that they too are sinners, seek after righteousness continually, live a life based on faith in the spirit of the most high God, and learn to enjoy life whatever the condition, they would be amazed how rich their spiritual lives would become without craving after money.
Reading both books has not in any way diminished my faith in God nor stopped me from practising the teachings of Jesus and other prophets of old. I have been enlightened, nonetheless. Know for yourself the God you serve.
I am, etc.,
PANSY GAYLE
plgayle05@yahoo.com
Boscobel, St. Mary.
