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As to this movie being appropriate for children? That's a hard call. I think it would
be best if conscientous parents screened it for themselves first. It is hard enough
for mature adults to stomach. However, there is something to be said for
exposing young tender hearts to the truth of what He did. Maybe knowing what He did
at a younger age would lead to more mature Christians later. Again, it's an individual call.

RE: viewing of The Passion by minors
I heard a good suggestion on a Christian talk-radio show on this topic.
One family had decided that they'd would go to the same screening...
but be "split up" with separate transportation. Thus, if an older child(ren) wanted to
see the film (and could endure it), one parent could stay...and if sibling(s)
couldn't endure it, they could bail out and have the other parent drive them home
(and help them process the experience).

I suspect there will be at least a few adults who will probably won't make it through
a first screening of this film...and they shouldn't be embarassed.
A cursory reading of the clinical aspect of a crucifixion (and all the
attendant punishment proceeding) is brutal enough; seeing a realistic portrayal
MUST have be at least an "R" experience.

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My wife has already indicated that she may not make it through the entire movie, so we are doing the two cars thing. She wants to see the movie, but just is not sure if she will be able to handle it emotionally.