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Subject: Re: The Passion of Christ

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Vince

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Date Posted: 08:56:38 03/31/04 Wed
In reply to: Keith 's message, "The Passion of Christ" on 10:13:27 02/25/04 Wed

Finally saw the film last night with the Church that I attend. I was very impressed indeed, and very moved. A lot of people are saying that the film is "an experience", and I can certainly identify with that. I was nearly moved to tears by the film. No film has ever touched my emotions with the power that this film has.

I cannot see why some people are saying it is anti-semetic. The Jewish leaders (the pharisees) come across as a group of bad people, but they are just one group of people, not representative of all Jews. Jesus was a Jew as were the disciples. For those interested in all this, I found a web site run by messianic Jews presenting their thoughts: http://www.jewsforjesus.org/special/passion/passion.htm I think the real reason why some are saying it is anti-semetic is to cloud the issue and to stop people from seeing it.

The alleged Catholic plot that some protestants say is on the agenda is an exageration as well, I believe. There are a few Catholic influences, but nothing to freak out about.

One of the few criticisms I have of the film is when the raven claws at the eyes of one of the condemned men on the cross. Even though it is entirely possible that such a thing happened at crucifixion, I just felt that, in the light of the rest of the bloodshed, it was unecessary. The timing also made it look as though God was throwing a quick temper tantrum against the thief.

All in all though, a powerful film. The best film I have ever seen.

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Re: The Passion of Christ	Scooter	09:10:01 04/21/04 Wed