'Passion' movie raises religious fervor, fears

The Cleveland Plain Dealer ^ | 2/7/04 | David Briggs

[Diago]

God bless you!

[Diago]

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[Northern Yankee]

Gibson isn't really giving us any new insight of the Gospels. In fact he's trying to be as faithful to the Gospels as he can be.

I don't think we need to have a bunch of letters after our name to interpret the word of God.

He's a devout Christian trying to share his faith to others. If we were in his position, would we not do the same?

See the film, and then decide for yourself if he has advanced the kingdom of God.

From what I have seen, I think it will be a movie that all others like it will be judged.

God Bless!

[Northern Yankee]

Thought you might want to see!

[truthandlife]

'Passion' ping

[padfoot_lover]

Totally shameful position for these "prominent Catholice leaders" to take; I pray your diocese gets cleansed of these people soon! Are there are Catholic churches in town that are more obedient to the Faith in spite of the diocese? I hope you have at least one you can frequent!

[man of Yosemite]

Acts 2:22-24, Ye men of Israel, here these words; Jesus of Nazereth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Acts 2:36, Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

It looks pretty clear to me that Israel was declared to be guilty of killing their Christ. Now, that has turned out to be a fortuitous event, freeing everyman who believes from his sins, but let us not hear any nonsense now about them not being responsible.

The only persons who would be anti-Semitic upon seeing this movie would be the ignorant and hate-filled. The movie is about the love of God demonstrated in his Son, not about the sin of those who rejected him. It is the story of God's answer for our sin, his remedy for our wickedness. If you are focused on how bad Jews are portrayed in the movie, then you have missed the point completely. The answer for their sin is the main character in the story.

Acts 2:37-39, Now when they heard this,they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

[Rodney King]

Human beings will fight about anything, but the gasoline of a powerful film does not have to be added to the flames.

That's great. Why don't we just stop going to church as well, surely that would decrease the tension between Christians and the ADL. That is the goal, isn't it?

[Victoria Delsoul]

Well said.

Bump!

[AAABEST]

LMAO at your #22!!

LOL!!!!!

[AAABEST]

...Craven...

What a great word to describe them.

I'm stealing it so you'll probably see me using it from now on. Sorry but I'm known to be a copycat when it comes to people I admire, especially when they use good words.

Craven.

[AAABEST]

Why don't we just stop going to church as well, surely that would decrease the tension between Christians and the ADL.

I found your post above combined with your screenname and tagline appropriate and humorous.

[Rodney King]

Thanks.

[firebrand]

Thanks for your reply, NY. I am staying away from these Gibson threads from now on. I see that he is Saint Mel and can do no wrong. God bless you too.