I was thinking about you analysis and how you decided to go or not to go. I wanted to add another thought to put into your decision making. It is true that the torture and death are not the whole story. But neither was his sinless life and ministry. In addition, his ministry after the resurrection is a major part of the truth as he is today the head of the church which is his body.
But here is my point to you - his sinless life and ministry did not save us - it was his sacrifice of himself as an offering for our sins that saves us. He died FOR OUR sins. (CAPS for emphasis only, not really yelling) His sinless life gave virtue to his sacrifice. So in conclusion it really is the sacrifice of his sufferings that is a key point and very worthy of watching:
Looking forward in time to the crucifixion Isaiah said "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Looking backward to the finished work of Christ Peter said "24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."
"I was thinking about you analysis and how you decided to go or not to go. I wanted to add another thought to put into your decision making. It is true that the torture and death are not the whole story. But neither was his sinless life and ministry. "
Thanks. I'm very, very familiar with the story and what it means to Christians. I'm not a Christian, so it hasn't the same meaning for me. It is similar to numerous similar myths in several cultures, and I have a great interest in such mythology.
However, in deciding which movies I attend, a lot of factors come into play. While I have no doubt that this film graphically depicts one aspect of Jesus, it only depicts one aspect of the myth, and that's enough for me to skip the film.
I hope it proves valuable to others, but I'll not be there.