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In Reply to: "Humility is not something that our pop culture embraces." BINGO! posted by clarkjohnsen on July 24, 2003 at 10:07:02:
and I have a copy of the book, but I haven't read it yet.I think the protests on the film were somewhat overblown, but I understand the reaction to it. Personally, I think it did a pretty good job of showing what Christ gave up for humanity's sake: a wife, family, home, career, a regular life. Yes, it did challenge a few doctrines, but that shouldn't be a problem for someone who is solid in their faith. I can see where many Christians would have a problem with people ignorant of Christianity seeing the film and drawing conclusions about Jesus from the film itself. Being a purely fictional take on Jesus, it takes liberties that an unknowing viewer may take to heart as literal or Biblical truth, and I think that is what the protests were about.
Most people I know (who are Christians) who've seen the film say it isn't as bad or as far-out as they thought it would be, considering all the noise the protestors made when it came out.
I will be curious to see how Gibson approaches this story in his film. I've always thought that it would be amazing (and painful) to see an accurate representation of the crucifixion story. If it is done right, it would be more revealing of the true character of Jesus, and not the glossy sterile hero of modern religion. I think THAT may be what scares liberals & atheists---if people see the true Jesus and his sacrifice, they might actually want to believe in Him. Wouldn't that be something?
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More like "of modern Catholicism" I'd say.clark
I found it rather an inspired version of the traditional story. It's the "fearful" Christians that can't understand, or handle, the temptation part--which actually takes place in a matter of moments on the cross. The movie was not shown in my hometown and it took a long time for the VHS to arrive. Plan to get in on DVD.
That Christ could choose to walk away from the suffering in order to live a regular life. It makes it even more profound that Jesus DIDN'T walk away from His purpose. I think a lot of people want to deny the human side and the choices He had to make. I am thankful that Jesus had to make the same choices we do, and that He did what He was sent to do.That's why I hope Passion is an honest attempt, because that human side should show through even more.
It should make the Jewish establishment feel better that if Jesus were alive today, He'd be going against the Christian religious establishment today. They just didn't exist back then!
Begging your pardon, but only the Catholics maintain a "religious establishment". Do I detect some subtle anti-clericalism in your pronunciamentos?clark (His imprimatur)
Ever heard of telepreachers, to go no further?Regards
BF
I think the protestants have just as much religious baggage as the Catholics, only it comes in different forms. I know many Christians in many different denominations who think their way of doing things is the right way, and everybody else is wrong.You can be just as stuck in ritual thinking as the Catholic church, and still be a Baptist, Methodist or whatever.
I was saying that Jesus would be challenging our thoughts as legalistic Christians in general, no matter what we like to categorize ourselves as...
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