Alice and the 'Da Vinci Code'

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Alice believes that she is related to Jesus Christ.

A comic look at new representations of religion ; Alice tells vicar Geraldine that having read the' Da Vinci Code' ( a new book from the Bible as she puts it) she believes that she has to be a descendant of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdelene.
From: Vicar of Dibley : Handsome Stranger
First Broadcast : 25 December 2006

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 16+

Subject : Religious Education

Topic : Religion and the media

Keywords : Can the media be trusted? Authority and influence, Power of the media, Religious experience,

Notes : Discuss impact of 'The Da Vinci Code' ( book) or 'Passion of the Christ' (film) - why do people believe these media representations? Does the media have a moral duty to report truthfully? Can religion and the media mix? Explore the power of the media.

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