[SoCar]

The Roman Emperor's role seems to have been downplayed while the Jewish High Priests are the more villainous. Again, I haven't seen the movie but that is what several conservative Jews have said. I pay no mind to the opinion of liberal Jews.

Personally, I am more concerned about Mel's lack of total repudiation of his father's remarks and the obvious Christian sentiment that if you don't accept Jesus as your savior you are doomed to eternal damnation and need our prayers. Respect my beliefs as I respect yours and keep your private pity to yourself.

[Cold Heat]

Read the historical record on Pilot, then the related biblical passages and then see the movie.

Before you dig a deeper hole for yourself.

[Cold Heat]

Mel's lack of total repudiation of his father's remarks

He said he was in total disagreement with his father on that subject.

Would you publicly attack your aged father for his remarks, or would you?

[rbmillerjr]

"Mel's lack of total repudiation of his father's remarks and the obvious Christian sentiment that if you don't accept Jesus as your savior you are doomed to eternal damnation and need our prayers."

Actually if you watched the Sawyers interview you saw Gibson confirm his belief that 6 million Jews died in the Holocaust. He made it clear that he wouldnt comment on his father who he loves.

You say you respect Christianity but nobody is forcing anybody to see the movie. It is a movie about Christ's death on the cross to save all - that is Christianity. Nobody is forcing non-believers to view the film.

"Roman Emperor's role seems to have been downplayed while the Jewish High Priests are the more villainous. ..."

Theologically, we are all contributors to Christ's death. Historically, the Jewish High Priests served up Christ to the Romans to crucify.

[Abundy]

Respect my beliefs as I respect yours and keep your private pity to yourself.

that is the second time you've posted that thought. Sorry, but it can't and doesn't wash.

First, a Christian that prays for you prays not out of pity but of love for another soul, a desire to see all souls find eternal life and at the direction of the Son of God.

Second, until you understand these facts you can never respect Christianity.

Therefore don't implore Christians to "respect your beliefs as your respect" theirs until you actually do.