[Liz]

....I wondered if at some time all of us haven't had a little of Peter and even Judas in us at some time or another....

Of course. The story is universal and is meant to mirror humanity.

That's why those opposing the film are so offensive.......acting as if they are so perfect, that they never sinned, or have no human weaknesses.

[Aquinasfan]

Does anyone want to comment on the depiction of Pilate? "What is truth?" is one of my favorite Scriptural verses, a verse that holds great significance for us today. It is the question of our times. It smells of "the accuser." It is the question of the professors. It is the question of the media.

At one point, in a private moment, Pilate asks his wife several questions. "Is there truth?"

"Yes."

Desperately, "How do I know what it is? How can I recognize it?"

"You will recognize it when you see it."

Later, after Pilate washes his hands in an attempt to absolve himself of his responsibility in Jesus' sentence, Pilate glances over to his wife, who turns and walks away.