[af_vet_1981]

I don't know if this will fly. Have you notice no scriptures being quoted by those who hate Mel, his movie

Actually there are those Fundamentalists, the Independent Fundamental Baptists who do not approve of Mel's gospel or his movie. Some use scriptures to make their case. It is not widely reported, but who listens to them anyway ?
1. Movie Making a Ministry Method?-Mission America Coalition offered many religious leaders their first opportunity to view Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion Of The Christ." Dr. Paul Cedar, chairman of MAC, believes the film "offers a tremendous opportunity for Christians across America to introduce people to Jesus Christ." `Rev.' Wayne Pederson, Pres. of MAC, says the movie could well be one of the most powerful evangelistic tools in the marketplace. (Crosswalk, 12/30/03) Pederson referred to the meeting of these religious leaders to view the film as "a breakthrough in using the culture of film to bring people to Christ...." The Bible does not say, "How shall they hear without a picture," but it does say, "how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Rom. 10:14c) -WWM
2. GIBSON SAYS THE MESSAGE OF HIS MOVIE IS TOLERANCE. Friday Church News Notes, February 20, 2004 (David W. Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, fbns@wayoflife.org, http://www.wayoflife.org, 866-295-4143) - Mel Gibson, director of the controversial R-rated movie “The Passion of the Christ,” says that a major message is tolerance. In an interview with Rachel Abramowitz of the Los Angeles Times (“He’s Bruised, Defiant over Persecution,” Jan. 15), Gibson said, “Now the message he [Christ] brought was one of peace and love and tolerance -- all the messages of tolerance that I put in there, particularly toward the end.” The message of peace, love, and tolerance is not exactly the message that Jesus Christ preached. He did exemplify the greatest love known to mankind, but He also proclaimed Himself as the only Lord and Saviour, that no man can come unto God except through Him (Jn. 10:7, 8; 14:6). He preached frequently on eternal hellfire, warning that all men will go there unless they are born again through faith in Him (Jn. 3; Mat. 25:46). He warned that men will be judged in every area of their lives, even every idle word (Mat. 12:36). He warned that He did not come to bring peace to the earth but division and a sword (Mat. 10:34; Lk. 12:51). “Evangelicals” and fundamentalists who are supporting this movie are supporting godless movie theaters in which just the trailers to upcoming films would have revolted even the unsaved a generation ago, a Roman Catholic producer who preaches a false gospel, and a movie that is based not only on the Bible but also on the Mary-centered visions of deluded Catholic mystics. Faith does not come by seeing; faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Rom. 10:17).
3. Churches Renting Movie Houses-Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" production grabbed the attention of much of America's spiritual ear. "In anticipation of the release of Gibson's film, (Arch) Bonnema has bought out all 20 screens of the Cinemark Tinseltown so that members of Prestonwood Baptist Church can experience the movie on debut day. Bonnema also plans to give half of his thousands of tickets to theology students, Bible study groups and others. . . .And like Bonnema, churches across the nation are buying large blocks of tickets in advance of the film's release on Feb. 25, Ash Wednesday." (NewsMax.com, 1/20/04) These Baptists, and others, may forget about Wednesday night services Feb.25, if they haven't already done so. After all, Hollywood surely knows more about the suffering of Christ for sinners than the pastor does. There is little doubt in my mind that some churches will take the tithes and offerings of the Lord's church for purchasing these tickets. I have heard of churches renting places of entertainment with the Lord's offering and consider it spiritual activity. Such will never be approved by a holy God. -WWM
4. Other comments objecting the movie because it is primarily perceived as a Catholic movie with Catholic doctrinal positions.
5. I could go on but the point is clear there is opposition to the movie from other Christians who are politically on the right.

[Just mythoughts]

and what scripture would you use?

[sfRummygirl]

Funny, you used to complain that you were afraid that this movie would incite anti-semite hatred.
Since it hasn't, now you are taking the position that you 'just want everyone to make sure that we all know all Christians are not in agreement with this movie'.
My, how wonderful of you. Next time my church has a board meeting, can you come? Because out of a hundred Christians, if one complains, I want to make sure you hear it. Since you are so concerned about us being in all agreement now. Really, because then you could use it to further your cause.