[Russ]

I finally went to see the movie today. For the life of me I can't see how anyone sees anti-semitism in this movie. In fact, the word "jew" is spoken only once and that is by a Roman soldier. It was the most powerful experience of my life, one I will never get over. It literally left me shaken...

[jaz.357]

AYE!

[Eala]

But one Jewish leader said he felt the film may provoke anti-Semitic reaction.

Note to "Jewish leaders": take a look at the U.S. and its statistics on religiously-motivated (and film-related) murders of Jews, burnings of synagogues, and establishment of death camps (or even discussion of same) as a result of this movie.

Gimme a break. The only people who look good in this movie were Jews. (With the possible exception of one or two Roman soldiers.)

[Kirkwood]

There is no way this film is going to MAKE a person anti-semitic. If a person is ALREADY anti-semitic and inclined to violence, then it probably doesn't matter if they see this film or not. If anything, it might help them be more Christ-like.

[Kirkwood]

There is no way this film is going to MAKE a person anti-semitic. If a person is ALREADY anti-semitic and inclined to violence, then it probably doesn't matter if they see this film or not. If anything, it might help them be more Christ-like.

[Cicero]

My wife and I saw it last night. Excellent movie. And the violence was no more than what was indicated. Antisemitism is a complete non-issue.

[marron]

I think the case could be made that the film might arouse anti-semitism among the anti-semites who stumble into the film thinking they were there to see, I'm not sure what they might be thinking when they stumble in...

I think people have got to get their heads around the fact that believing Christians are determined allies of Jews, and no one is going to drive a wedge between them, not even Jewish leftists. Not even non-Jewish leftists. Its not about self-interest, but self-interest should remind Christians that the most determined anti-semites are anti-Christian as well.

[joesnuffy]

How can a viewer of a movie determine that other viewers who see this will be anti semetic

I can understand how the viewer might feel that he is influenced to anti semtic feelings...as this is self reporting...but how could he know how the movie would make others feel?

Perhaps he is feeling guilty?

And blaming others for how he 'feels'

Naturally since he feels others will be persuaded to antisemtism...he feels they should not be allowed to watch it...he wants to intedict other peoples feelings thoughts and actions...kind of like "The Office of Pre-Crime"

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

"But one Jewish leader said he felt the film may provoke anti-Semitic reaction. "

Another Christ hating anti-Christian outed. These creeps use vetted code words to try and disguise their hatred for Christians.

[keithtoo]

I saw the movie tonight with my wife. Honestly, considering the material, I didn't think it was too violent at all. I thought it was realistic, and nothing more.

I grew up Catholic, and I was an altar boy. I performed the Stations of the Cross dozens of times so I was familiar with the Catholic take that Mel used.

It was a fantastic movie, but it merely covered the material realistically. I mean if you do a movie about the Titanic - at some point a boat has to sink, right?

What I do think is that Muslims will go nuts when they see this movie. Don't forget, to a Muslim, Christ was the immediate precoursor of Mohammed. Seeing Christ abused will add fuel to their already delusionary fires.

Another insight is that, viewing this movie, ALL of the Jewish non-clerical characters, I mean ALL of them - and these were the good-guys in this movie - could be mistaken in terms of appearance for modern day Muslims. From the head coverings of men and women, to the beards on the men, the dark complexions, the 'stone age' environs of the town. I had to mention that because it jumped out at me. I can't help but see them identifying with the 'downtrodden and oppressed' middle easterners in this movie.