The Latest at The Da Vinci Dialogue

The latest essay is entitled, "Spiritual, But Not Religious: Who Are The Da Vinci Code’s Fans?" It's written by Douglas E. Cowan, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Social Development Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo, in Ontario, Canada. Here's a snip:

More and more we hear the phrase, "I’m spiritual, but not religious," which is usually an attempt to distance oneself from the negative aspects of one institutional church or another. Indeed, we hear it so often these days that we are tempted to wonder if these people do not constitute something of a religious movement all their own. There are a few things that are important to bear in mind about this group, however, things that speak directly to the popularity of novels and films like The Da Vinci Code, and why Christians should not dismiss those who find their ideas appealing.

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The Da Vinci Dialogue, 23.02.06