[Blzbba]

"From what I'm hearing, the crucifixion is depicted brutally (read honestly), and I'm not convinced yet that this is fare for young children."


Hmmm..that's an interesting point. Reading the New Testament, it's no surprise that these scenes are horrifically brutal. Yet, I wouldn't want my children's initial exposure to Jesus Christ to be a scary one - one that gives them nightmares. I think I'll hold off on showing it to them until they are of an age that can handle it.

[Johnny_Cipher]

A literal and honest rendering of quite a bit of the Old Testament, ala The Passion, would also be on the questionable list for young children under my control. Like any great work, the Bible is a study in its own unique contrasts; some wondrous and uplifting, some horrifically savage and graphic.

In my case, the child in question is 5 and remarkably mature for his age. But I will see the movie first then make the final decision.