I agree he wasn't hysterical but he wasn't reasoned either.
"Even in the New Testament, the passion of Christ occupies at most a chapter or two in each of the gospels, while the life of Jesus is spelled out more than 10 times that number."
"Gibson tells us that what made Jesus special was not that he lived righteously but that he died bloodily."
This is the most ridiculous argument about the film that I hear from so many friends who have seen the movie.
This movie was about The Passion, not a guide to His teaching.
And the fact is, that Christians believe Christ died for their sins and he was not murdered by the Jews, but gave His life
Apparently there are some folks on this planet that think the Crucifix is some sort of prop. I know that when I was growing up, I shuddered every time I ever saw the cruelty and wonder to this day why people wear the Crucifix instead of just the cross...they are stronger folks than I...to be reminded every day just how much one man suffered for their sins...I can't carry that kind of guilt.