Decoding the "Sacred Feminine"

In preparation for our church study and discussion of Dan Brown's, The Da Vinci Code, I finally read the book a few weeks ago.  From the stand-point of pure story telling, Dan Brown spins quite a yarn.  Even though I was disturbed and disgusted at many points in the book, it was definitely a page-turner.

Even if you haven't read the book, you have probably heard that it is a de facto attack on Christianity.  It is - and even though it is chock-full of misinformation and lies, Dan Brown effectively leaves the church with a black-eye (certainly nothing fatal).

What fascinates me more than Brown's attack is what he subtly proposes as the substitute for Christianity.  Instead of the Gospel of the incarante Son of God come to save sinners, he holds forth the gnosis of the so-called "Sacred Feminine."  Oooooh - now that sounds so intriguing! 

Let me tell you something - Dan Brown is brilliant to repackage what he is really proposing with this language.  The Da Vinci Code religion of the "sacred feminine," is nothing more than the ancient "fertility cult" of paganism.  Ancient fertility cults conceived of the gods or forces at work in the world in sexual terms.  When these masculine and feminine gods / forces came "together" they would stimulate activity in the world.  So for example, the way for humans to make sure their crops grew was to have sex rituals to stimulate the gods.

Make no mistake - Dan Brown is not just attacking the Gospel or the church, he is subtly promoting pagan fertility cults / sex rituals as a way to stimulate and experience the gods.  How people miss this fact simply amazes me.  Instead of embracing the good news of Christ, they flirt with ancient paganism.  That's what you get when you imbibe the religion of the, "Sacred Feminine."  I'll take a pass.

Comments

[Geoff]

You make a good point there about where following the way of Brown's "sacred feminine" would lead. Though I haven't read the book, that's the impression I got from seeing it summarized and exposed in the latest Tabletalk.

I also think that you may be onto something (namely, the derivative and pedestrian nature of Dan Brown's spirituality), in that sacred-feminine/fertility-cult/earth-goddess worship is simply the default doctrine of the sinful mind. Ho-hum, nobody needs a guru to lead them there, Danny boy.

Incidentally, I've noticed that you don't get as many comments as the Craw. I just wanted to let you know that I read and appreciate your posts nevertheless. Keep them coming.

[Anikisan]

Me too.

Seriously.

[Boneman]

Thanks, Geoff. I haven't seen the latest Tabletalk yet. Need to get one.

Thanks too for encouraging me on the blog. It actually gets a fair amount of hits per day, but I guess Garrett's audience is a bit rowdier than mine... Of course, what else would you expect from a crazy ex-marine who wants to preach like a Baptist? Rabble-rouser!

;)

Peace,

BB

[Eric]

Brett,
Did you catch 60 Minutes last night? They did a great story on the alleged Priory of Sion and seemed to expose it as one of the best hoaxes in all of history. Seems the whole society was the figment of some Frenchman's imagination. He crafted false documents [including the alleged list of famous leaders] and filed them with the French national Library.
I'll refrain from one of my frog jokes. Personally, I hope Brown's publisher pulls any future deals.

[Boneman]

No, I didn't see 60 minutes, but I heard that the docs were a fraud. Unbelievable.

It is a great counterfeit. It looks real on the surface, but up close you can see that it is a fraud. Unfortunately, counterfeits sell... I expect to see a lot more from Dan Brown.

[Another Dreamer]

Well I have to admit that sex rituals would be a lot more fun than sitting in church!

Seriously, I did a little research on the Sacred Feminine after seeing the film last night, and I think he may be on to something. So much of what is wrong with the world today stems from the lack of feminine values in places of power. Time to end destruction and time to nurture.

[Boneman]

Dreamer,

I don't know if you will come back and interact with me on your comment - I hope you will...

Anyway, your kidding aside, I hope you have done enough research to know that Dan Brown's book is propaganda in the sense that he combines little bits of facts with huge swaths of fiction to make his point. I would strongly encourage you to go to www.thetruthaboutdavinci.com

I would also ask - what is a "feminine value?" My understanding is that we have one set of values, but two different gender roles to fulfill. Perhaps you are confusing "sin" with "masculinity." Help me out here.

Boneman