re: Robert Langdon's role

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2006)

i don't want to give much away since the movie just came out this weekend and i know there are a lot of people who haven't read the book, but last night i got into a debate with my husband as to when robert langdon was chosen for his role.
i don't know if this will make sense to anyone, but he's saying that he was "predestined" for his role since the time he'd fallen in the well. as though falling in the well actually had anything to do with why he was chose.... because he prayed. i think that's bull and that he was chosen by the grand master for his skill and knowledge and nothing more.
it's just one of those annoying arguments that i know i could have squashed if i had read the book. anyone have any idea what i mean? thanks! :)