Actually, I know of no scripture that would indicate why Jesus could not have had a spouse. First off, we all know there would be nothing morally wrong (unless he bedded a halot, which some have tried to suggest). Also, I know of no prophcies declaring the messiah a virgin.

The scriptures give no indication of a marraige, nor activily tries to deny it. In the end, no, I don't see a reason to care. I however would have expected at least a mention of her reaction to his death!

As far as the movie and book goes... I'll have to see it, but from my understanding, this is all much ado about nothing. Da-Vinchi Code is a work of fiction, and whilst it may paint Christianity in an unpleasent light, given that its fiction, people are about as likely to be turned away from the faith by it as they are to believe in fair god mothers because of the Cinderella story.

True. To be honest, it still wouldn't make a difference to me so long as it was a committed loving relationship.

Course, on the same coin is the flip side. On this issue, aside from direct wording, we have every implication that Jesus had no mate. It doesn't say it directly so I can't get angry nor very passionate because I can't prove a direct affront to scripture, but I think adding to the text can be dangerous. I will just say this. Jesus did not have a mate.