Well...we each have our own observations, digby. But, let me clear up a few things I think may have been misinterpreted. The first thing I'd like to say is that I am not Christian. I have been pagan since 1995, but have recently begun a new religious "search". So my observations certainly do not come from religious brainwashing, or fervency. I do however have a background in Christianity, up until 95, I was a born again Christian, and was even studying to be a Youth Minister, which means I have a fairly decent background in the Bible. I've of course, added to this study, as a Pagan, by reading the lost gospels, dead sea scrolls, and any other peice of related material I could find. I didn't go to see "The Passion" because I was wanting to see a movie about torture, OR because I thought it would be enriching to my "faith", since currently, I have none. I went to see it, because I was interested in how the modern cinema would deal with such a controversial topic. Yes, of course, the Passion is NOT fit for children, or Youth. And those who bring their children to such a movie, are insane. With all the publicity about the movie, ALL over the globe, any one with one grain of common sense would realize that this movie is not made for those with fragile, growing minds. Allow me to clarify something else, when I meant "Historically" I do not mean the events as they actually happened. Unfortunately, that would be nearly impossible, as so little of Christs Story can be validated by other historical documents of the time period. When I say "Historical" I mean, historical in the way that the bible has been presented to the masses. My comments regarding the Romans, I stick bye.There is certainly enough ACTUAL historical documentation of their ruthlessness, and violence. To me, the movie was not made to be an evangelical tool. To me, the movie was made to shake the complacency out of those who have already decided to become Christian, and who take it casually. I did manage to find immense evidence of Christs' Humanity, compassion, and love, in "The Passion". While there have been other "Holy Men", "Wise Men" and "Hero's" who have been tortured in such a manner, Jesus is one of the few who an entire religion was formed upon. Thus, it would seem to me, that witnessing the torture he endured, would serve to shake a complacent christian out of their complacency. The Modern Christian religion is steeped in the ideals that to be Christian (Christ-like), one must realize his sacrifice.I think left to their own devices, many a Christian would allow the sacrifice to be some misty, cloudy, half buried story deep in the recesses of their consciousness. I think the graphic depiction of Jesus' suffering has stirred many a soul in their faith, making them evaluate how real they are being to their path. While I am NOT a Christian, I must see the value in this. Faith is not meant to make us complacent, or comfortable, or cozy. It is meant to challenge us. And I think "The Passion" managed to do this in a way that prior movies about the same topic, haven't.
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