[Mad Dawg]

I watched the Passion (sometimes from between my fingers) not for the gory thrill of it but to see what Gibson had to "say" about something of very great importance in my life. What stays with me more than anything is Jesus telling Mary,"Behold, I make all things new" as He staggers to his death.

I doubt that Gibson was going for verisimilitude as much as for stringing together, as it were, moving icons. There was one long shot of the Via Dolorosa that I'm sure was a "quote" from a Giotto (or the work of someone else of that time).At least, I was certain I'd seen it before.

Anyway, my viewing was partially devotional, and partially aesthetic. This sounds entirely gross. Human bodies aren't for TV-edutainment.

[mugs99]

I watched the Passion (sometimes from between my fingers) not for the gory thrill of it
Sure, I understand the importance of The Passion in your life and there's nothing wrong with that. There are those who watched for the gore and there's nothing wrong with that either.

I know two people who aren't Christians, they're Goths, who love The Passion. Personally, I have no interest in watching a crucifixtion for entertainment...but I don't like vampire movies either.
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[lonevoice]

This sounds entirely gross. Human bodies aren't for TV-edutainment.

Succint and to the point. In my opinion, nothing more need be added to the discussion.