To: SJackson
This is one of the problems I have with this entire controversy. A depiction of the Crucifixion that follows the Gospel narratives is none of the ADL's business. Neither is Gibson's private faith. Neither is what his father happens to believe. This is, on the surface, a smear campaign. Those who attack the film on the basis of Gibson's religion and his father's beliefs and their own aversion to the Gospel narratives--without even having seen the film--are obviously standing on thin intellectual ice. They cover themselves by grandiose claims of fear of anti-Semitism but these do not justify what they are doing--attempting to destroy a film's reputation before it even sees the light of day.
To: ultima ratio
This is one of the problems I have with this entire controversy....The problem I have with the controversy is the controversy, everyone should wait to see the *amn film. And if bigots misuse it, so what, condemn them, not Gibson. And if Gibson deserves criticism (Mel, not his dad), I'll be glad to provide it. I have to admit, antisemitic attitudes seem out of character for what I know of him.
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08/08/2003 12:09:24 PM PDT by
SJackson
To: ultima ratio
Is Gibson SSPX or some other variety of sedevacantist?
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