let's be precise here...the DaVinci Code is a work of fiction. Dan Brown has always admitted this, and never denied that it was written as a thriller.
But much of what he has written is based on fact.... and due to the secretive nature of some societies and organisations, the facts remain shrouded and clouded in mystery.

But there you go.... Just enjoy the book. the only time you might come under the scrutiny of one of these societies, is by plotting openly to overthrow the Church. Which probably wouldn't go down too well in other spheres either.


Incidentally, one of our British Government Ministers, Ruth Kelly, is a member of Opus Dei, thinks all homosexuals are anti-Christ,and is vociferously and strongly anti-abortion (not pro-choice)....Well, she's entitled to her opinion....

However...

She has been recently appointed as Minister for Community and Local Government. She is responsible for overseeing the law of equal opportunity and discrimination, and the rights of the Minority.

Wrong person, wrong job, I think.....!!