Excellent. In the articles I read in my local Jewish paper, people like Foxman of the ADL DID see the film and DID pass judgement on what it might do.
Let's assume, for the moment, that I respect Foxman's perspective or that I saw the film and came to the same conclusion. What then? Do you dismiss my fears as irrational, belittle my concern as some in this thread have done, or do you, as a Christian, attempt to aussage them and bring me some measure of reassurance? As a Christian, and now that I've laid it out all nice and neat for you, I'd expect you'd choose the latter.
But if you look back over this thread, you'll find precious little of the comfort and understanding of the other's viewpoint that Christianity demands of its' adherents. Perhaps you disagree?
Others from the Jewish faith have also seen the film and having seen absent preconceived notions of what it was all about enjoyed it and did not see the anit-semitic pahantoms. Perhaps you should give yourself the opportunity to use your own judgement?
Let's assume, for the moment, that I respect Foxman's perspective or that I saw the film and came to the same conclusion.
Why assume either? Eiither you repsect his perspective or you don't. Just declare either way. And you have not seen the film nor will you because you have declared that here on this thread. You really need to examine your own conscience and understand why you make such narrow statements before questioning the consciences of others, wouldn't you think?
What then? Do you dismiss my fears as irrational, belittle my concern as some in this thread have done, or do you, as a Christian, attempt to aussage them and bring me some measure of reassurance?
I think your fears are unfounded and misguided but, admittedly, I would take them more seriously if they were based in a viewing of the movie rather than your preconceived notions of rampant anti-semitism at the hands of Gibson and his movie. I presume you understand why.
As a Christian, and now that I've laid it out all nice and neat for you, I'd expect you'd choose the latter.
And I'd expect much better from an obviously bright fellow like yourself. My grandchildren were afraid of the dark closet until I took them in there and shut out the light. They no longer fear what is not there.
But if you look back over this thread, you'll find precious little of the comfort and understanding of the other's viewpoint that Christianity demands of its' adherents. Perhaps you disagree?
I really do only speak for myself. There is nothing to fear from Christ or ture followers of Christ. Of that I can assure you.