Comments on: Discovering the Narnia Code

By: Sherryton

Sherryton — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:54:58 +0000

Andy, we live in a society which ridicules people for having a faith.
The BBC in this context gave a fair view to the ideas expressed in this documentary, by inviting comment from scientists and scholars who share a Christian belief.
These days Intellectuals are often seen as people without a faith of any kind, but this documentary showed quite clearly that science and the belief in the Divine need not be at odds.
Just because a person is a scientist does not mean they cannot have faith!
The fact that the faith in question was Christian was totally in keeping with the work being discussed and the Author of the subsequent book relating to it.
If C.S.Lewis had been Muslim or Jewish (and the contributors had also been of the same faith) would you have felt so comfortable spewing forth such vitriol?
People of faith are expected to practice tolerance of Secularism, which is fine-but they also deserve some reciprocity.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:47:58 +0000

I love the theory, but …

… as for the documentary, I strongly object to the idea being hijacked by those that want to push a Christian world view.

The point is made (by the author of the book), of a ‘cosmic god’ that transcends ‘tribal’ religions. Unfortunately this idea is completely swamped by a series of self-important, opinionated, Christian theologians in the concluding part of the documentary.

Furthermore, the juxtaposition of ‘The God Delusion’ with a couple of scientists with religious leanings, is manipulative (and frankly shameful BBC!) and stokes up drama with no real justification.

To me, a mature perspective on religion – and one that would bring much peace into the world – is one, that would reject the current organised ‘tribal’ religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism etc), and replace their silly rituals, laws and theo-political hierarchy, with :

(a) the notion of a cosmic god that gives meaning/purpose to the world (if you need it)
(b) shared human values, responsibilities freedoms and rights
(c) a deep and profound respect for Nature, Consciousness and the Cosmos.

By: PD

PD — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:08:02 +0000

Regarding Bacchus, I suggest seeing the chapter “Miracles of the Old Creation” in Lewis’ Miracles. Lewis discusses Christ’s miracle of turning water into wine and states “He is the reality behind the false god Bacchus. Every year, as part of the Natural order, God makes wine.”

By: Stephen. J. Hepburn

Stephen. J. Hepburn — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:16:58 +0000

I remember as a youngster the bright and vivid images that such books evoked, sadly in my adult life I have found reading for pleasure and discovery less easy and been contaminated by much of the harshness and brashness of contemporary society. However since veiwing the documentary regarding the deeper meaning beneath the works of C.S Lewis, my passion for such literature has been rekindled and though I don’t fully understand yet, I feel the key to the wardrobe of my own imagination being jiggled excitedly, Stephen.

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By: Mark Sommer

Mark Sommer — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:03:11 +0000

Thank you Dr. Ward for talking about the “three layers,” which I understand is also in the documentary. This is a critical part of your theory which I don’t think most of your (negative) critics understand. If I understand it correctly, the Planets are the structure underneath, or the hidden bones, of the Chronicles, which is why they are not immediately apparent.

It is good to see all the positive response. Unfortunately, there are those like Andrew Dunford (above) who give knee-jerk reactions without (apparently) trying to understand the concepts involved. There are always those who criticize anything new.

Unfortunately, I live in the U.S., and have not seen The Narnia Code. I hope that it will be made available to us soon. I do have a friend who has seen it. You can read his review here: http://live.hollywoodjesus.com/?p=3811

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:44:32 +0000

Well done !!
A great step forward in the understanding of the energies of the universe.
Who says imiginary things don’t have a reality in their own right ! Everything contained within the Narnia stories is just as REAL as everything contained within this world.
Doors to other worlds DO exsist ! -and the key to unlocking those doors lays within one self.
And each and every planet is just as alive as this one !! There ARE doorways. There ARE different time realities !
And the law of SEVEN is EVERYWHERE. How many colours are there in a rainbow for example ?
So go on ! Dream a dream -then enter it !!

By: Moo

Moo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:28:42 +0000

Please excuse my spelling….and grammer…:0)

“The theory sounds interesting, I must say, though would it make any difference to our appreciation of the books if it were true, I wonder?”

A great book with a great story is that, and just that. To realise the thought behind that creation and appreciate the effort and thinking that goes behind that particular story can only enhance its appeal. A book should also be appreciated for the author and all of their personality/creation/thinking they put in to that particular piece.

Only those who are truely touched by a book will bother to find out more about the person that made them stop and think for a moment.

By: Steve Luxford

Steve Luxford — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:29:48 +0000

Absolutely brilliant! Well done.

By: annie

annie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:12 +0000

Congratulations to M Ward.I am relativley illiterate.The BBC programme however,left me wanting to read more.and with a need to attempt a better understanding of his discoveries,much appreciated thankyou.