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Good point, but controversial films can still rally the weak minded to hateful anti-social behavior.

I'm not talking about the random fruitcake who does the "monkey see, monkey do" routine after watching a movie and claiming it as his/her inspiration. No, I'm thinking in terms of influencing attitudes on a much larger scale, not unlike what D.W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" did in the early 20th century. Granted, times have changed and folks are more sophisticated nowadays, but we're still susceptable to manipulation from the world around us and entertainment is the most subtle of propagandas.

Now, before Clark or someone else hops on this post as an indication prejudice against this film because of it's Christian religious content, let me state emphatically that I am NOT opposed to the film on that basis or any other! Nor am I interested in censorship or prejudging the film based on rumour: I haven't seen the film; apparently, neither has Clark. Yet, Mr. Johnsen has already tried setting match to kindling in this controversy several times. Personally, I think he may just be all wet on this topic, but then again, perhaps it's just his soggy box of matches! ;^)

The bottom line is that if the film is tightly based on scripture and doesn't pander to banal prejudices then why not show the movie to concerned Jewish leaders before wide release?

AuPh


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