[madison10]

However, would we accept a film in which the mechanism of the birth of Christ was graphically displayed?

We probably would not care to observe Christ's birth,we were never meant to...however, unlike the private birth, the crucifixion WAS meant for public display. The Romans intended observers to take heed, lest they too would end up on a cross. We become part of the mocking crowd who would have seen the results of torture.

Big difference.

[Spiff]

We probably would not care to observe Christ's birth,we were never meant to...however, unlike the private birth, the crucifixion WAS meant for public display. The Romans intended observers to take heed, lest they too would end up on a cross. We become part of the mocking crowd who would have seen the results of torture.

Good point.

I'll have to see the film and I'll let you know if I still feel that it may be slightly off message. But only slightly. Seeing it will tell me for sure or not.

In looking into this film I read some reviews of last year's $20 million film called "The Gospel of John". After seeing "The Passion" I intend to rent "The Gospel of John" and make a comparison.