'The Da Vinci Code' will hurt Christian sentiments: Bishop

Hyderabad, May 17 (UNI) Arch Bishop Marampudi Joji today said the controversial 'The Da Vinci Code' film, due for release on Friday in the country, will hurt the sentiments of the Christians and cause disharmony among the community.

Addressing the press here, Mr Joji said the Tom Hanks starrer had ''so many untruths and distorted the facts and this will not be tolerated by the Christians.'' ''We are protesting against the film's content which will divert the minds of vast section of the Christians and their faith.'' Saying the Christians were ready to shed blood if the film was released in the country, Bishop Joji warned the state and Central governments will responsible for any eventuality.

Stating Christian organisations had started 'special courses' to educate the community about the film and the facts of the religion in the state, he said ''the film can cause a lot of damage to the religion.'' Mr Joji said Christian organisations would chalk out future plan of action after the government's decision on the film's release.

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