How did the universe begin?

#3 is an interesting fact. I'll keep that in mind. Very interesting.

#2 sounds agreeable, so no duel to the death.

#1, however, is not entirely true.

"The Da Vinci Code" PLOT, as far as we know, is all Dan Brown's work.
"The Da Vinvi Code" IDEAS, ie Jesus being a father, were not his:

Many books, including "The Holy Blood, The Holy Grail", FACT books, have put forth the argument that Jesus fathered a child. Dan Brown was sued by the others of aforementioned book, but the courts ruled that ideas cannot be copyrighted (in this case, the idea of Jesus and Mary Magdelene), and so Brown did not 'steal' any content. Instead he used it as research for his book.

Other than that, I'll agree, "The Da Vinci Code" is fiction.

What pissed me off the most was that the DA Vinci Code was on the Nonfiction shelf in my local bookstore. I wouldn't mind it at all and would actually enjoy the book thoroughly if everyone in town who reads it says

Oh it's the truth. Now I know what those Catholics are up to.

It's pretty annoying being catholic myself, not only hearing it from them, but being glared at whenever I'm on the street. It's no longer

*sigh* Not another teenager! I'll have to watch him to see what he does to my garden.

it's now:

It's one of those catholics

Don't get me wrong, there's always been somewhat of a looked down upon feeling towards catholics in this town, but it just increased it.

One more thing.
Masses are the opiate of the individual.

What pissed me off the most was that the DA Vinci Code was on the Nonfiction shelf in my local bookstore.

Now that is stupid. I'd honestly go up to the counter and tell the workers off for doing that.

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Don't let what other people are saying put you off something.

And I don't see why the book would make people hate Catholics more. It's not as if it specifically talks about Catholics all the time.

So yeah, read it. It IS a good book, even if it's only good because it's badly written. If you like it, then read Angels and Demons.

finaly a thread i can be kinda prode of

What does 'prode' mean?

the universe started when god created the hevens and the earth

God started the universe with the big bang

I agree with what you said jamer. Even if it isn't true, well, it's a good enough explanation. Throughout history many people have believed in a creator. From my understanding, it wasn't until most recently that scientists have been trying to explain things.