What this comes down to is real myth, folklore, and archeology. That?s the mortar that?s held together the trilogy. There is no factual basis behind ufology. Zero! Ancient astronaut theories are bogus. I?ve done my research. Plenty and I plan on plenty more! There is little to no credibility behind any claims that have been made by, for all intensive purposes, nutcases like that of Eric Von Daniken. So forgive me if I?m more inclined to base my opinion on reliable sources. You?re more then welcome to read your equivalent of the archeological Inquirer. That?s your prerogative.
Of course real myth is somewhat of an oxymoron, broken down it means the true belief in something that may or may not exist, but you get the point. The point being that the Ark and the Holy Grail are said to exist and carry magnificent abilities. That is factual. There?s tons of documented history. Whether they actually do exist or not is entirely unknown, but the likelihood is far greater. That isn?t saying they carry those supposed supernatural powers, simply that they do exist in some way, shape, or form. Believing in historical alien interference is not more believable from a rational perspective. I?m not saying that the Ark actually shoot lightening, simply saying that the supposed Ark of the covenant isn?t altogether unbelievable, that is to say an Ark that resembled the description was worshiped and brought forth during battles, and we?ve got evidence to support it. I?m at a loss as to why anyone would more so believe in something with far less evidence. In truth, with no proven evidence to begin with. I?m sorry, I want my Jones to have a basis in myth, folklore, and archeology?not some amazingly farfetched and improbable theory. This doesn?t strike me as archeology, it comes off more as a tabloid stupidity.
Finally, your horrible descriptions destroy almost any esteem your post would otherwise have. Firstly, an invisible walkway? Do you mean one of the challenges in Last Crusade? That was a force perspective, not invisible. The Ark a briefcase? Was that an attempt at humor?
You really think that?s a good idea? No offence but I really have to say this. With all due respect, I praise the lord that you?re not a scriptwriter. You want Steven Spielberg, a predominantly Jewish man, creator of such acclaimed Jewish history films as Schindler?s List, to take the Ark of the Covenant, a prominent religious relic, worshiped by the Jewish community (not to mention other faiths), and erase all traces of a higher omnipotent power to make it basically an alien ray gun? Yah, that would go over well?
I can see the picketing already.