Letter: An opus of foolishness

It seems Christianity-bashing is in vogue.

Carol Rabaut’s recent letter with its puerile tone states she “never heard” of Opus Dei until she read “The Da Vinci Code” and now she is an expert on the subject.

Her less-than-researched information must be exposed for what it is — foolish and false. I have never heard such ridiculous pap that women without children beat their upper thighs two hours daily with a “spiked chain,” as she claims. She may be too young to recall the days when the Catholics were accused of killing babies to drink their blood. Some people are always willing to accept foolish, false truths.

Opus Dei was founded and still is a Catholic organization dedicated only to living the Christian message in the marketplace. It is not “a truly elitist organization with a very mysterious agenda.” Members do not ordinarily divulge the fact that they are Catholic messengers for fear they will be “tuned out.” They have had great success these many years, mainly by their example. It is precisely such persons, as Carol, that Opus Dei is trying to reach, but sadly enough, she has tuned out.

Opus Dei is not threatened by the release of the movie “The Da Vinci Code,” which is based on proven false facts.

Pure fiction, Carol. Get it?

Opus Dei is disappointed that it has been cast in such a totally negative and evil light and some people believe it. It shall survive and continue to spread the “good news” to ordinary people with open minds.

Please, Carol, look into the history and actions of Opus Dei.

Fred Savina/Naples