Almost everyone realizes the Da Vinci Code is an unprecedented attack on Christianity and Jesus Christ. But most people don't know that the media giants orchestrating this attack are Jewish.

Sony Corporation, the force behind the Da Vinci Code movie, is the eye of this Jewish promotional octopus. In the late 1980s, Sony of Japan bought out Metro Goldwyn Meyer, Columbia Pictures, and United Artists. Former president of Jewish-owned CBS, Howard Stringer (a Jew), became second in command of Sony International. He is chair and CEO of Sony of America. 1

Sony of America is dominated by Jewish names. Emily Susskind is president. Robert Wiesenthal is executive VP and chief financial officer; Nicole Seligman is executive VP and general counsel. Phil Weiser is CTO and senior VP. Michael Fidler Jr. is senior VP. Jay Samit is general manager of Connect. Gretchen Griswold is director of corporate communications. 2

Sony's subsidiary, Columbia Pictures, maker of the Da Vinci Code movie, is headed by Amy Pascal, a Jew. She is also chairman of Sony's Motion Picture Group. 3 The producer of the film is Brian Grazer, a Jew.

The screenplay was written by well-known, Jewish screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

Notice how Pike carefully omitted the fact that Dan Brown, the author and creator of "The DaVinci Code" is a Gentile....

Like most who try to prove a point, Pike uses various legitimate-sounding sources to support his viewpoint. However, the reality is: a quick check of Sony's Executives reveals an overwhelming majority of Japanese names such as Ryoji Chubachi, Katsumi Ihara, Akishige Okada, Hirobumi Kawano, Yotaro Kobayashi, Sakie T. Fukushima, Yoshihiko Miyauchi and Yoshiaki Yamauchi, along with miscellaneous other foreign names.

Do a couple of "Jewish" names among thousands in an international mega-corporation truly "prove" some Jewish conspiracy?

If such were the case, wouldn't it stand to reason that we would be suffering the repercussions of many "conspiracies" by people who have "un-American" sounding names? Not to mention the obvious conspiracies that must exist within the context of the hundreds of other films sponsored by Sony - such as "Spider-Man", "Spider-Man 2" and "Spider-Man 3". In fairness to Jews, perhaps Pike should check into the possibility that Sony might be bankrolling a Gentile conspiracy to kill off America's youth by making them believe that being bitten by spiders will turn them all into super-heroes who are capable of doing whatever theirs minds concoct....

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

While originating with Sony, the Da Vinci Code's promotion is a many-pronged attack on Christianity coming from the Jewish media community.

Sony worked closely with NBC in promotion of NBC/Universal's anti-Christ Book of Daniel last winter. Now NBC, presided over by its Jewish head of television programming, Jeff Zukor, has lavishly promoted Sony's Da Vinci Code movie on NBC. This past week, Today Show host Matt Lauer led the nation on a European “treasure hunt” in the steps of the Code. CBS, presided over by Jewish Sumner Redstone, and ABC, by Jewish Michael Eisner, have helped build a firestorm of public curiosity about the book and movie.

The largest Jewish publishing houses reap staggering profits from sales of Da Vinci Code books. Jewish Joel Klein is chairman of American operations of Bertelsmann A.G., the largest publishing conglomerate in the world. Random House, which the Encyclopedia Judaica confirms is Jewish-owned and controlled, is part of this consortium, benefiting by massive distribution advantages. 4 Random House owns rights to produce all large-print copies of the Da Vinci Code. As a division of Random House, Doubleday owns rights to produce all regular-print and special collector's editions of the book. Finally, Anchor Books, another venerable Jewish publishing house and subsidiary of Random House completes this Jewish monopoly by printing all paperback copies.

Jewish-controlled magazines also hype the Code. Some 50 popular magazines, including Time, Life, and People, are owned by Time/Warner, with Jewish Norman Pearlstein, editor in chief. Newsweek, published by Jewish Donald Graham's Washington Post, has featured recent conspicuous articles enticing millions to purchase the book or see the movie.

Articles too numerous to mention continue to emerge from Jewish-controlled newspapers. These include those owned by the Samuel Newhouse chain, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the New York Review of Books, the Village Voice, etc. All have been intensifying interest in the Da Vinci Code's blasphemous message. The New York Times praised the book as "impeccably researched," despite the Code's outrageous claims, including that the Roman Catholic Church burned five million women at the stake. These media voices, which reflected so gravely on possible anti-Semitism in Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ, have not a word of concern about the Code's rabid anti-Christianity. That's because they share it.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

Trying to challenge Pike's ridiculous accusations could go on ad nauseum. But, the bottom line is, for every "Jewish-owned" or "Jewish-backed" book, magazine, or movie production, the "Gentile names" way outnumber the "Jewish names". In other words, Pike is nothing more than an alarmist who wants the world to think the Jews are at the root of all evil. If he spent half as much time trying to lead his Jewish counterparts to the Lord as he does trying to prove them demonic, then perhaps his life's work "for God" might turn out to be worthwhile. But, as it is, he is only guilty of spreading vicious gossip because he certainly can't prove his ridiculous allegations....

Does this mean that the Jews are innocent in the matter of "The DaVinci Code"? No! Like many others who are in the business of making a quick buck, many Jews have jumped onto the movie-making bandwagon. Jews are known for being able to make money. Does that make them bad? Not necessarily. Does this mean they did it in order to debunk Jesus? Some may have - who knows? Who cares? The Bible speaks for itself. No Hollywood production is going to change what God has done, is doing, or will do in the future....

The bottom line is: "The DaVinci Code" was going to be created into a movie with or without the Jews! So, why doesn't Pike try to prove that this was perhaps an ATHEIST conspiracy to throw us "Bible-thumpers" off balance? Or a MUSLIM or SHINTO or HINDU or BUDDHIST conspiracy - because, if he were to cross-reference the Sony employees' names with their respective religious beliefs, he would surely discover that most SONY employees are NOT Jewish!

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

In a previous e-alert, I documented how Jews helped the National Geographic Society to bring the "Gospel of Judas" blasphemy to the attention of the world (See, "Judas: Historic Jewish Hero"). I revealed how NGS' prestigious Codex advisory panel, the driving force behind promotion of this sacrilege, is top heavy with Jewish names.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

In his article, Judas: Historic Jewish Hero Pike asks: "How do we combat such relentless and increasing anti-Christianity from Jewish activists? One of the most fundamental laws of nature is that every living creature must recognize its enemy. If the rabbit doesn't know that its enemy is the fox, it will soon be eaten.....Evangelical Christians, do you know your enemy? Or are you still paralyzed by the unbiblical superstition that a divine curse will come on those who criticize evil Jewish leaders and activists?"

Comments such as these show that, much of Pike's website - while disguised as a Christian "do good-er" organization - is a hate site directed at the Jews. Are we really Pike's enemy? Is it really an "unbiblical superstition that a divine curse will come on those who criticize evil Jewish leaders and activists"? Let's examine what God says:

Deuteronomy 7: 6 For you are a people set apart as holy for ADONAI your God. ADONAI your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his own unique treasure. 7 ADONAI didn't set his heart on you or choose you because you numbered more than any other people - on the contrary, you were the fewest of all peoples. 8 Rather, it was because ADONAI loved you, and because he wanted to keep the oath which he had sworn to your ancestors, that ADONAI brought you out with a strong hand and redeemed you from a life of slavery under the hand of Pharoah king of Egypt.

Did ADONAI ever suggest that the "Gentiles" would one day replace the Jews as God's Chosen? No!

Genesis 12:3 - "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

Did ADONAI ever suggest that this would eventually become an "unbiblical superstition that a divine curse will come on those who criticize evil Jewish leaders and activists"? No! Did ADONAI insinuate that the slightest negative comment about the Jews could or would be translated into a "divine curse"? No!

God wanted the world to know whom HE considered to be "His Chosen" - and upon them He placed the burden of being "the whipping-boys" and scapegoats for the world's bigotry and hatred. Through them God spread Word of Himself to the entire world; through them (those particular Jews who happened to be Messianic) He revealed His Messiah. There wouldn't be any "Christians" in the world today if the Jews hadn't been scattered into the nations (Deuteronomy 28:64) to spread both the word of ADONAI, the One and only Creator, and His Son, Yeshua - via those disciples who could testify of our Savior's Jewishness! Yet people - such as the "learned" Pastor Pike who adheres to only HALF the Bible - continuously insist that the Jews are evil, horrible people who are at the core of the world's problems - Never mind what the BIBLE says!

If Pike is trying to insinuate that there is no "divine curse" on those who deliberately persecute, kill, or deny the "chosenness" of the Jews, then he needs to re-read his Bible!

Here are some examples of those who tried to deny that the Jews are God's Chosen People: The great Assyrian Empire persecuted the Jews, as did the great neo-Babylonian Empire, the great Phoenician Empire, the great Roman Empire, the powerful Nazi empire, and the powerful Soviet Union. What happened to them? All of these empires have been destroyed - And yet, the Jews are still a nation! Why? Because God had made this promise to the Jews in Genesis 12:2-3 - "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." God keeps His promises. And, the Jews are living proof of that.

People like Pike tend to forget approximately 2000 years ago, Christianity was introduced to the world by a group of Jews who were followers of Yeshua (Jesus). One of every three people in the world today are identified as being Christian, according to various almanacs and encyclopedias. The Scriptures, largely through the spread of Christianity, have influenced governments and criminal justice systems throughout the world. The concepts that people are equal in the eyes of God, that individuals have rights that should be protected, trace all or some of their roots to the Bible. And these concepts can probably trace most and perhaps all of their modern-day popularity to the influence and popularity of the Bible. These are gifts of the Bible - gifts of the Jews - to the world!

And "the world" hates them for it....

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

Such fevered Christ-bashing continues a pattern of stepped-up attacks by Jewish activists over the past six months:

Last November, Abe Foxman, head of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, attacked politically involved Christian conservatives as a threat to freedom. He vilified the Southern Baptist Convention for allowing witnessing to Jews. In his recent book, Never Again? The Threat of the New Anti-Semitism, he accused Christians who witnessed to Jews of being anti-Semitic. The New Testament, he rails, is a lying, hateful, hurtful book, ultimately responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews in World War II. (See, "ADL's Foxman: New Testament is Anti-Semitic")

The Refiner's Fire Response:

Although ignorant of God's promised New Covenant through Christ (Jeremiah 31:31-34), to a certain extent Abe Foxman is correct in suggesting that the New Testament is "a lying, hateful, hurtful book, ultimately responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews in World War II". After all, in the name of the New Testament Jesus, Hitler tried to annihilate the Jews - and for the very same reason that Pike mentions on his website: The Jews killed Jesus. Pike hates the Jews for the same reason Hitler did. Unfortunately for both of these men, they both suffer from a serious lack of Bible knowledge because they both have only HALF the Bible. Neither of them believes in ALL of God's Word...

Perhaps Pike needs to be reminded of who REALLY killed Jesus: WHO nailed Him to the cross? It was the ROMANS! Why was He nailed to the cross? Because He offered Himself up as the FINAL SIN SACRIFICE for ALL sinners! Why did He die? For the SIN OF ALL OF US! If Yeshua hadn't done this, then ALL of us would be headed for hell...

People tend to forget that Yeshua HAD to die in order to be able to offer eternal life to the believers of this world. Pike has obviously forgotten (if he ever even knew) that, if God hadn't scattered the Jews, then nobody on earth, except tiny little Israel would ever have known about Yahweh, our Creator! There certainly wouldn't be any Christians because - had they never heard of Yahweh - they never would have heard about His Son Yeshua who came to die in exchange for our sins!

So, rather than to condemn the "Old Testament" Jews for the death of your beloved "Jesus", Mr. Pike, you should be down on your knees thanking them! (Not only that, but you should re-direct your hate energy towards trying to show them the TRUTH of their Jewish Messiah - the Person who has so far fulfilled most of the Old Testament prophecies and four of the seven Biblical feasts!)

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

Last December, in CBS' 48 Hours special, "The Mystery of Christmas," CBS dramatized the possibility that Christ was a bastard. (See, "More Christian Bashing from Media this Easter?")

This winter, NBC's Book of Daniel, authorized by Jeff Zukor, trashed Jesus and the Christian family. (See, "Who's Behind NBC's 'Book of Daniel'?")

Also this winter, Jewish activist Mikey Weinstein was successful in his suit against the Air Force Academy, banning chaplains there from using the name of Jesus in public prayers. He was assisted by Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff, highly placed ethical consultant to both the Navy and Air Force, in upholding such an end of free speech. (See, "Correction: Speech at Air Force Academy Not Free") EVANGELICALS WON'T IDENTIFY THEIR ENEMY

One would think evangelical leaders, clearly under attack by Jewish activists in high places, would at least inform Christians of the identity of those who assail them and their Savior.

This is not the case. Evangelical and new-right leaders are silent concerning the Jewish origins of present attacks on free speech, Christian witnessing, the New Testament, and the integrity of Jesus Christ.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

Who CARES what the secular, liberal media thinks? They can't tell Jesus Christ from Santa Claus or the Bible from a comic book! They're ALL in it for the money. They couldn't care less about the truth; they thrive on sex, sensationalism, hype, and weirdness! Their god is money, pure and simple.

To try to pin all the "Jesus bashing" on the Jews is absurd, not to mention ridiculous and unverifiable! Pike's "facts" above are totally unsubstantiated and stink to high heaven! So he rattles off the names of a few Jews. What about the thousands of Gentiles whose names could be added to list of "Jesus bashers"? The pages of our website The Refiner's Fire overflow with our challenges to many of those kooks! The only people who really believe this nonsense about the Jews being the "bad guys" are Pike and his unbiblical ilk who are out to "get" the Jews...."

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

Why this incredible silence? Evangelicals won't identify their attackers as Jewish because of a centuries-old superstition. They believe a divine curse will fall on any person or nation who criticizes Jews. The Biblical promise to Abraham, "I will bless those that bless thee and I will curse them that curse thee,” (Genesis 12:3) is taken to mean that no matter what evil or injustice Jews commit, Christians must only bless them, never criticize.

This is flatly contrary to Scripture.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

So is Pike's allegation about the "evil" Jews! The things he espouses ARE cruel, untrue, and yes: anti-Semitic....Sure would hate to be him on Judgment Day!

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

The Bible teaches that godly reproof and warning are not curses but the greatest gifts that can be given to any sinner. Reproof brings with it the possibility of repentance, saving a soul from an eternity in hell!

It was with such a desire to bless Jews, that the Hebrew prophets, including Isaiah and John the Baptist, fiercely reproved the Jewish people and their leaders for sin. Does the Bible consider such fearless truth-telling to be anti-Semitic? Does it record terrible curses descending upon such prophets?

Quite the contrary, God's curses did descend on those false prophets who flattered the Jews, exactly as do modern-day evangelicals. In the time of Elijah, compromising prophets cooed unconditional blessings on Ahab and Jezebel. Today Jerry Falwell, John Hagee, and Hal Lindsey lavish blessings on the vilest of Jewish sinners including arrogant, violent men like Shamir, Begin and Sharon.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

What Pike has done can hardly be called "godly reproof and warning"! We challenge everyone to go to his website to read his hate-riddled diatribes, so they can judge for themselves! It's hard to believe those words would come from a supposed "man of God"....

With "pastors" such as Pike, it's no wonder more Jews haven't found their way to Yeshua. How many flies can one catch with vinegar? Why should they want the God of the Christians who doesn't, in any way, resemble YHWH (God the "Father") who gave us the Torah and the Living Torah? Whose teachings are contrary to Torah (God's original teaching and instruction)? And whose followers have blamed the Jews for Messiah's death - and then persecuted them on a continuing basis, and nearly annihilated them in the span of the last two thousand years?

The Pikes of this world have nothing whatsoever to offer the Jews! Not even the decency to reach out to them in the Name of Jesus Christ....

Pastor Pike's attack on Jews continued:

A CULT OF ISRAEL-WORSHIP

Christ's followers 2,000 years ago viewed His crucifixion from afar. They were impotent to restrain evil Jewish leaders who had Him killed. Today, evangelicals are paralyzed from really striking a blow against those who now publicly re-crucify the name and reputation of Jesus. Yes, they write letters and emails and perhaps boycott TV sponsors. Their intellectuals argue against the fallacies of the Da Vinci Code. But no one points a prophetic, bony finger at the Jewish media moguls, identifying their racial and religious origin. No one says like Nathan to the adulterous David, “You are the man!” (2 Sam. 12:7)

Incredibly as Jewish anti-Christ activism surrounds and overlays Christianity, the silence within the Church only becomes more deafening. About all that can be said then, is that when "Israel first" leaders and their flocks are at last herded into gulags to be slaughtered, few groups of people in history will have worked harder to ensure their own destruction.

The Refiner's Fire Response:

"Christ's followers 2,000 years ago viewed His crucifixion from afar. They were impotent to restrain evil Jewish leaders who had Him killed." The word "hypocrite" comes to mind as one reads those words because the "followers of Christ" in those days were all Jews. "The evil Jewish leaders who had Him killed" were certainly Jews. The ones who brutally beat Him, spat on and mocked Him, were not only the Jews but also the Gentiles who lined the street that day. The ones who nailed His precious hands and feet to the cross were Roman GENTILE soldiers. The ones responsible for the death of this Divine Sacrifice are those whose faces we see every time we look in the mirror!

For Pike to try to pin the death of Yeshua and the film industry's "Jesus bashing" on the Jews is the epitome of arrogance. He is one "man of God" who needs to get on his knees and repent - and then give up the clergy because he doesn't deserve the coveted and respected name of "pastor"....