If Mel Gibson sticks to the historical account of Jesus' death outlined in the Four Gospels, we must conclude that the attacks by the ADL, the NCC, and other liberal groups are nothing more than Christian bashing. Non-Christians may of course reject Jesus' claims, as cited in the Gospels, to be Lord and Savior, as well as the Son of God. However, the facts surrounding His death are better attested to than any historical event in ancient times.
Tell me why the ADL is supposed to object to portraying Jesus in a film in a way that shows human flaws. Jews believe that Jesus was totally human.
Jews revere King David as someone inspired by G-d, but King David certainly lusted and wasn't always the bravest either.
The ADL is a Jewish group, organized to monitor the way Jews are portrayed. They aren't qualified to comment on Christian things and so, wisely, they let Christians do that.
I doubt that the Catholic League, for instance, would object if Jews were portrayed in an way that Jews took exception to since their mission (Catholic League) is to monitor the way Catholics are portrayed. Matter of fact, I believe Mr. Donohue of the Catholic League likes Mel Gibson's film.
I really don't know that much about the NCC, so I'm not going there if you don't mind.