[B-Chan]

As for the question of blame for Christ's crucifixion--a vexed subject that has fueled anti-Semitism over the centuries--Mr. Gibson says that "this is not a Christian vs. Jewish thing--'He came into the world and it knew Him not.' Looking at Christ's crucifixion, I look first at my own culpability in that."

True. The perfect answer. The evil we all commit every day is what put him on that cross, not the actions of any one group of people. Yes, the Jewish authorities of that day were directly responsible for His physical crucifixion -- but they were forgiven by Christ before He died; we, on the other hand, add to His burden on that Cross every time we sin.

Lent is an excellent time for all Christians to meditate on the Crucifixion -- and on their own individual role in it. As Mr. Gibson points out here, in a very real sense the only truthful answer to the question "Who crucified Christ" is "I did."

[rwfromkansas]

I don't often do this, but I want to stand up and applaud a Catholic.....:)

Amen!

[rwfromkansas]

I will say it again.......Amen. When Good Friday comes and I will have no classes that day here at college, I hope I will meditate upon my culpability in his sacrifice.