"The Passion" attracted attention because of its truth. Before "Passion" all that was offered in the way of religious film was watered down Hollywood tripe. This was the first visual that even came close to what Jesus actually went through. Because of its clear adherance to the Gospels it was attacked. Don't let yourself be fooled into thinking that the violence is what caused it to be attacked. Hollywood has been the distributor of violence in America for many many years and never have you heard a peep out of the people who have declared this movie "too violent" until now.
"The Passion" attracted attention because of its truth. Before "Passion" all that was offered in the way of religious film was watered down Hollywood tripe.
Oh stop. Blame Hollywood? That's a stretch. This movie was made possible because we are already used to so much violence it takes ever increasing amounts to make a point. Movies like the King of Kings with crucifixion scences were not that violent because Christians back then would have popped an artery at the violence and so would the rest of society. We are all used to more violence. As another poster pointed out what's next a virtual reality crucifixion where you actually see Christs blood on your hands? Would that be even BETTER??