One has to wonder, that if Dan Brown could have known the uproar his novel, "The Davinci Code," would cause around the world, would he still have wrote it? At this point, to say that his book is "just a novel" is just avoiding the cultural force it is. I do not know how much the movie version of his book has grossed so far, but it must be huge, I'm sure.
Here's some irony for you, though: Islamic Pakistan has banned the movie in their country to respect Jesus Christ, who they hold as a prophet of allah. Pakistan has a Christian population of roughly 3%. (Remember the worldwide rage of Muslims over the disrespect of their prophet, Muhammad?)
Again, at this point, to discount the cultural force "The Davinci Code" is by saying "it's just a book" or "it's just a movie" is just avoidance. Whether Dan Brown knew it or not, he unleashed a weapon on God and His Son, Christ, that will help turn millions away from salvation or harden their hearts to the Gospel.
I hope Dan Brown can sleep at night knowing he helped send someone to hell for a paycheck.

Brian