It's not twaddle? Look, sometimes it's important to remember who you're talking to and why you're taking the time to talk to them. "Brights" pride them selves on their superior reasoning faculties, sometimes a direct challenge to that which they most love, their ego, will provoke a thought outside of their typical stream of consciousness.
And besides, taking the time to create a reasoned, sourced response to an absurd proposition only lends a veneer of plausibility it would not otherwise have.
Also, I believe that I responded to a specific quote form the article by pointing out that the writer built his/her argument on a faulty proposition. Did you miss that?
Once again, you set you stand with the "have a problem with the movie" crowed. Hummm.....
"Father Dan Suciu, pastor of St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church, said focusing on one day in Jesus' life, however important the day was, could miss the broader context of his life and ministry
But for a generation heavily influenced by media images, and for doubters, "The Passion" could be a very powerful instrument to shake them up and remind them that God's promise of redemption is no myth, as much of the modern world assumes.
"Crucifixion was so bad that horrendous words would be uttered by those on the crosses, and the soldiers were told to cut their tongues out," Suciu said.
"In that context, Jesus' words, 'Father, forgive them for they know not what they do,' had an indescribable impact. That's why the Roman centurion said, 'Truly, this is the son of God.' He was a pagan, and yet he was overcome by such peaceful words."