Religious Leaders Unite Against “The Code”

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Interfaith Coalition Against The Da Vinci Code
Urges Boycott of the Movie

Washington, D.C. – Today, the newly formed Interfaith Coalition Against The Da Vinci Code announced it will gather religious leaders from across the country, uniting in opposition of Sony’s soon-to-be-released film, to hold a press conference coinciding with the premier of the film at the Cannes film festival on May 17th.

“The distortions contained in The Da Vinci Code novel are as dangerous as they are numerous,” Dr. Ted Baehr, Chairman of Christian Film and Television Commission, continued. “The movie threatens to strike another massive blow to the understanding of the Judeo-Christian teachings and understanding. This is particularly alarming because of the sheer scale of influence a popular movie can have.”

“We are committed to exposing the movie’s offensive and misleading content and are calling for a boycott. This film is a clear attack on all religions,” said Don Feder, syndicated columnist and President of Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation.

Wednesday, May 17 @ 1:30 p.m. EST

WHO: Dr. Ted Baehr of The Christian Film and Television Commission,
Don Feder of Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation,
Austin Ruse of The Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute,
Robert Knight of The Culture and The Family Institute and Concerned Women for America,
Patrick Reilly of The Cardinal Newman Society, and
Patrick Fagan of The Heritage Foundation

WHAT: A press conference, featuring the nation’s religious leaders, to denounce The Da Vinci Code and call for a boycott of the film

WHEN: Wednesday, May 17 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm EST

WHERE: Murrow Room
The National Press Club
529 14th Street N.W.
Washington D.C


Dr. Baehr, founder and publisher of MOVIEGUIDE® and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, is a well known Christian Leader, movie critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. Don Feder is a syndicated columnist and President of Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation.