What's Da Big Deal

I'd heard a lot about The Da Vinci Code over the past couple of years, and before I ever knew the meaning of its title, or its plot for that matter, I'd been warned by the Christian community: Stay Awaaay. So of course I went out and bought it in paperback. And sure enough, upon reading it, I uncovered its shocking truth. I mean, you won't believe it. It's horrifying. Scandalous. Are you ready? Here it comes:

I didn't find it shocking at all.

First off, let me say that I loooved it! It's truly a great book, a wonderfully weaved story filled with extremely complex and well-thought-out ideas and riddles. But as far as the whole controversy aspect? I just don't understand it. This book is fiction, and even putting that fact aside, I didn't think The Da Vinci Code's premise was that uncalled for. Jesus, married? (Gasp!) So what. Had children??!!! Yawn. Why does it matter? I toyed with those same thoughts myself as a child, because let's face it: we weren't there. We don't know exactly what happened. Dan Brown never implied that this man wasn't the Messiah, at least not in my opinion. So then why, Christians, do your panties continue to remain in their bunched state? Loosen up! Do me a favor: go to the loo, pick your wedgie, and really think about something for yourself before you write it off. (Wedgies, perhaps, are at the root of all of this unnecessary grumpiness.)

It bothers me to no end that new ideas will not be given a chance due to nothing but stubborn traditionalism. And religion is the worst about it. Imagine what advances in medicine we would be without if medical scientists thought that way; we'd still be on horses and carrying water from a mile away if someone hadn't given mechanical engineers an opportunity to express themselves. All of these innovative ideas deserve a chance. We have to open our minds. None of us know the truth about it all. The only truth I know is that it's arrogant and backward to presume you do.