[Pyro7480]

It was John Derbeyshire on National Review Online's 'The Corner' that linked me to this article. He said, "No, haven't seen The Passion yet, and likely won't be. I have a suspicion that if I DO see it, my reaction will be close to this guy's," linking to the article. I've seen similar screeds like this on FR over the past few days. Is this really how some Christians are reacting to this movie?

[Dionysius]

I will not "hate you if I like". I will abide by the message of the film and simply pity you.

[cyncooper]

Herod is some cross-dressing lunatic,

I haven't seen the movie yet, due to scheduling--I can't wait to--but why does this person complain about Herod's portrayal? Herod is always portrayed as depraved. With cause: He had just presented John the Baptist's head on a platter to his wife.

Talk about gore. But I suppose we can imagine the head was tastefully drained of blood before presented to Herodius...Wouldn't do to think there were barbarian goings on back then...

[cyncooper]

Some other notes: The writer complains about the depiction of Pharisees, claiming they were in fact the "brightest" of the age. On what does he base this assertion?

He complains about Mary's constant presence in the movie, despite, he claims, her name hardly being mentioned in Gospel accounts, yet he waxes on about Barrabas and his aristocratic roots (?!) when that is certainly not part of the Gospel account.

All in all, this is a very conflicting report, perhaps reflecting an inner turmoil being experienced by the author.

[hosepipe]

I forgive you Micheal Coren for you're sillyness.. after all you're only a Canadian..
Beware: Democracy(mob rule) can make you ignorant..