text: what are some of the movies or books your religion has banned that you saw or read anyway? catholicism banned last temptation of christ and i saw that movie and intend to read the book when my friend gives it to me.  i read davinci code which i'm not sure if it was banned. i ban certain books and movies for myself because i can think for myself.  my criteria:  if the movie or book does not help me with my goals, i have no use for it.  i don't settle for mere mediocrity.