Posted on 10/11/2004 1:10:30 PM PDT by missyme
We're used to seeing liberal movie stars getting political—now a conservative from Hollywood is asking you to vote.
In a rare conservative push from Hollywood, Jim Caviezel — the man who played Jesus in "The Passion" — has produced a streaming e-mail campaign to encourage millions of Christians to register now and to vote in November. The crusade is being organized by Redeem the Vote.
The message is simple: "Hi, I'm Jim Caviezel. Please register to vote and cast your ballot on November 2."
Randy Brinson of Redeem the Vote said it is rare for a conservative movie star to be heard above the din of liberal actors.
"He's gone out and taken a risk," Brinson said, "[and] taken a stand for Christ. I think it's imperative that we as Christians rally behind him . . . All the energy that was put into "The Passion" to get people mobilized, to get people energized to understand what out Savior did for us, that needs to be turned in to action."
Caviezel's message has been e-mailed to millions of potential conservative voters, who simply need to open the e-mail to hear his plea. Peter Brandt, senior director of government and public policy at Focus on the Family, is impressed.
"I think it will be very effective," Brandt said. "This is a tremendously creative way to reach out to people and remind them of the importance of voter registration and of voting."
He said it's a message the real Jesus would endorse as well.
Prior to enlisting Caviezel, Redeem the Vote had already registered close to 50,000 voters on their Web site and at Christian concerts. Brandt, meanwhile, said it's not enough just to register — you have to also show up at the polls on November 2.
Brandt also added that the voter registration deadline in almost all states is coming up very soon — so don't miss your chance to vote. TAKE ACTION: Focus on the Family has created a voter registration Web site called iVoteValues.org.
The site offers a step-by-step method to help you when you go to your local board of elections office.
Way hot Caviezel ping.
Not all Christians are Catholics.
Today, most Catholics are Christians. ;o)
Yes.
He has a Johnny Depp kind of sexiness.
JK'nK would disagree with you. :)
I fail to see how Caviezel is "putting himself on the line" by asking Christians to register and vote. How is this different from "rock the vote"?
Lord, I hope not!
BTTT...
Caviezel is in one my very favorite movies... The Thin Red Line. I still haven't seen The Passion, but I intend to buy it as I know already it will move me.
I liked him in the Count of Monte Cristo!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245844/
What do think?
I saw his interviews with Raymond Arroyo at EWTN. Very inspiring
A rarity, indeed, PR. Bravo!
"I'd trade a rib for my wife anyday! Thanks God!"
I'd trade my *entire rib cage* for a Conservative Woman, anyday. Can't seem to find any, here in Conservative York County (PA), who aren't spoken for. Drat.
As a former Catholic myself, I've got to admit Caviezel's behavior is refreshing. I wish I could see more of such behavior among so-called Catholics.
If you can't or won't abide by the Church's teachings, then leave. Don't call yourself a Catholic.
Great story! I always suspected he was conservative -- but figured he was the type to keep it to himself. Nice to see him getting involved!!!
Lucky you!!!!! Are you in his home state? I presume it was a religious school....
Now if only my UPS guy looked like him!!!!!!!
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