[Jeff Higgins]

Those of you that have not as of yet done so, should just sit down ad read the Bible. Even if you do not believe a word of it. It really is a great read, and doing so will answer many of your questions about it.

I find it amazing that so many otherwise inquisitive, intelligent people are so willing to accept second hand information concerning this book. With other controversial writings, the first thing many of us will do is sit down to read it to see for ourselves, not being satisfied with others' views and interpretations. In too many cases this is simply not so with the Bible.

Why is that? It is certainly the most read, and the most contoversial book of all time. I would think that in itself would motivate folks to read it. But, alas, there is a stigma surrounding it that many otherwise "enlightened" people just can't get past. There are too many intellectual, social, and even religious circles that frown upon this book and would look askance at any member that dared to read it. Such an individual would be the object of ridicule, scorn, or worse, depending on the circles in which they run. It's really too bad.

It's in these circles where books and movies like this one gain a foothold. Where there is a fuzzy "understanding" of scripture based wholey on second hand exposure at best, and hearsay at worst. If folks would just go to the source, the parts of the DaVinci Code that align with scripture (true or not, depending upon your beliefs) could be readily separated from those that do not. The term "fiction" attached to this book would be emphasized all the more.