Do you recognize this Jesus? (NYT Op-ed)

New York Times ^ | February 25, 2004 | KENNETH L. WOODWARD

[NeoCaveman]

This is from the NYTimes? I'm shocked and pleased.

[siunevada]

I always thought it was because we Protestants would rather focus on Jesus who was raised from the dead, not still hanging on a cross.

22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom,

23 but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

24 but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

I guess He will always be a stumbling block and a source of division for all of us, Catholic and Protestant alike. Some days we love our signs and symbols more than we love Him. May God have mercy on us all.

[Barnacle]

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[NYCVirago]

What's funny is none of these people ever found a secular film "too violent", Tarantino et al are praised. Now all that we're showing how our savior was tortured and died for us, of a sudden these people are finding their violent gene.

Exactly. I can't remember the last time when critics were so shocked and appalled by film violence -- heck, they all seemed to love Gladiator and Reservoir Dogs and Braveheart and Natural Born Killers. Now, all of a sudden, they're on their high horse about violence. They're so transparent.

[Chi-townChief]

Thanks for the ping - when I saw NYT, I thought it would just be some garbage but the author has provided some good insight.

[Barnacle]

Same here.

I refuse to even read the one from the Boston Globe. The Leftist are doing their best to rain on our parade. Why give them the satisfaction?

[tiki]

This was a very good review and it was written by someone who really knows what he is talking about.

[Thorin]

This is a great piece. Thanks for posting it.

[MarMema]

Some days we love our signs and symbols more than we love Him.

Thank you.

[abigail2]

Thanks, great review. I have to agree. I have not seen the movie, but from observing the reaction to Mel and the movie that I have witnessed I am delighted.

I must confess I have not been impressed with American Christianity before this. They have been a non-force. I have sadly watched as they prayed and bickered among each other over which gospel is most important, is Jesus God or a man, is Mary a co-redeemer, which sin is worse than which sin, and meanwhile the country has become infested with evil. I am sick to death of scripture quoting, praise-the-lording, cute litte "Jesus loves you" pins and bumper stickers. I sick of hearing about bible studies and laying on of hands. But suddenly its as if the sleeping giant has awakened and I couldn't be more happy. Christians, and would be Christians are coming out in droves to see the movie and support Mel Gibson. It has become a true phenomenon. The movie is a catalyst. You can see clearly people's true colors! I love it! Look at Hollywood! They are having a fit. They don't get it. They don't get it at all. Can you imagine the conflict they will be in next year when they have to make Oscar nominations?!

You can see your friends more clearly. I am surprised at who won't go to see the movie because it's 'so violent'. I'm surprised at who is going to see the movie. You can see people's hearts suddenly. Forget the bible for a bit and observe true Christianity in all it's splendor. This is the Man who caused time to start all over again. This is the man who changed the face of the world.

The people who talk about how violent it is don't get it either!! Our children's innocence has been robbed from them while the various churches stood by. The foundations upon which our lovely country was built have been ripped to shreds while the churches 'prayed'. Now finally something has happened which has transcended the petty interpretations of this bible verse or that one. Something has happened to unite all Christians that we can all relate to. A simple man, Mel Gibson, a man with a 'past' has dared to put down his own 'passion' on film, has made a statement and Christians all over the country are uniting in praise of his actions!! Good for us!! Finally we get it! Please don't use this opportunity to make new converts and go back to your old ways...to go back to your old milk toast ways. Go out to the schools and kick the heathens out. Kick the liberal politicians out, do it YOUR WAY! DON'T LET THEM TAKE THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OUT OF OUR BUILDINGS, AND PRAYER OUT OF THE SCHOOLS. REMEMBER JESUS HEALS AND GIVE HIM A CHANCE INSTEAD OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES. STAND FOR SOMETHING!