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On 11/9/2005 1:29:22 PM,
erika
wrote:
i thought it was a great way for people to see what he went threw.
i thought it was a great way for people to see what he went threw.
On 10/23/2005 2:04:33 PM,
Barbara Locke
wrote:
There was a reader of yours by the name of Bill Henry on Oct 20, 2004 that asked the question. "I know there is a passage somewhere in the old testament that talks about if you mock God, your eyes will be plucked out by birds (crows). He asked if anyone knew where the scripture was My son brought this to my attention. The scripture that I found that seemed the closest is Proverbs 30:17. "The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it."
There was a reader of yours by the name of Bill Henry on Oct 20, 2004 that asked the question. "I know there is a passage somewhere in the old testament that talks about if you mock God, your eyes will be plucked out by birds (crows). He asked if anyone knew where the scripture was My son brought this to my attention. The scripture that I found that seemed the closest is Proverbs 30:17. "The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it."
On 3/25/2005 10:41:57 AM,
dominique munoz
wrote:
I like it
I like it
On 11/17/2004 10:31:54 AM,
Linda Haskins
wrote:
I thought it to be a very emotional movie, one that every one should see, So many eyes would be opened to exactaly what oue Loed went through for us. It really has to be seen twice because you miss so much through all your tears.
I thought it to be a very emotional movie, one that every one should see, So many eyes would be opened to exactaly what oue Loed went through for us. It really has to be seen twice because you miss so much through all your tears.
On 4/8/2004 2:39:44 PM,
Alice Irwin
wrote:
SOME SAY "THERE IS NO GOD", HOW CAN THIS BE DENIED AFTER VIEWING THIS MOVIE. AS A CHRISTIAN I PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF ALL THE UNBELIEVERS WHO HAVE SEEN THIS MOVIE THAT THEY WILL BE MOVED ENOUGH TO START TO QUESTION. I THANK GOD FOR MEL GIBSON'S COURAGE IN PUTTING HIMSELF ON THE LINE FOR GOD.
SOME SAY "THERE IS NO GOD", HOW CAN THIS BE DENIED AFTER VIEWING THIS MOVIE. AS A CHRISTIAN I PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF ALL THE UNBELIEVERS WHO HAVE SEEN THIS MOVIE THAT THEY WILL BE MOVED ENOUGH TO START TO QUESTION. I THANK GOD FOR MEL GIBSON'S COURAGE IN PUTTING HIMSELF ON THE LINE FOR GOD.
On 3/27/2004 7:00:13 AM,
Rebecca Samano
wrote:
I thank my Heavenly Father for opening up the Gospel of Truth thru Mel Gibson's desire to point out the "purpose" of God's plan in producing this movie or everyone which is Faith, Hope, Love, & Forgiveness.
This movie for me has opened up the "Free Gift of Salvation" forever as a Christian mom with the deepest gratitude for the many blessings and provision that God has given to me & my family.
Jesus in the Lord is my friend for eternity!
I thank my Heavenly Father for opening up the Gospel of Truth thru Mel Gibson's desire to point out the "purpose" of God's plan in producing this movie or everyone which is Faith, Hope, Love, & Forgiveness.
This movie for me has opened up the "Free Gift of Salvation" forever as a Christian mom with the deepest gratitude for the many blessings and provision that God has given to me & my family.
Jesus in the Lord is my friend for eternity!
On 3/26/2004 6:54:15 PM,
Raquel Goggins
wrote:
To God Be the Glory for the things He has done. The Passion is a powerful tool for evangelism! The pain and the sufferings of Jesus Christ were overwhelming, and to know that all of His suffering could not be demonstrated is even more humbling. My prayer is that as members of the body we continue to be available to God to be used to minister to all of the new and re-committed members of the body of Christ. Pressing toward the mark...
To God Be the Glory for the things He has done. The Passion is a powerful tool for evangelism! The pain and the sufferings of Jesus Christ were overwhelming, and to know that all of His suffering could not be demonstrated is even more humbling. My prayer is that as members of the body we continue to be available to God to be used to minister to all of the new and re-committed members of the body of Christ. Pressing toward the mark...
On 3/20/2004 2:19:07 PM,
Bill henry
wrote:
hey there, awesome movie JUST what it was like to be there i do have a question i know there is a passage somewhere in the OT that talks about if you mock God, your eyes will be plucked out by birds(crows) anyone know where it is??? thanks!!!
hey there, awesome movie JUST what it was like to be there i do have a question i know there is a passage somewhere in the OT that talks about if you mock God, your eyes will be plucked out by birds(crows) anyone know where it is??? thanks!!!
On 3/15/2004 3:58:16 PM,
SMJ
wrote:
This was an excellent depiction of what the Lord Jesus bore for our sins. I have been a christian for several years and Jesus' suffering might have been worse than what Mr. Gibson portrayed. I thank him for making this movie, in spite of the criticisms made. We know what the Bible states and he did not stray from that. I thank God for sending his " only Begotten Son" to die for my sins. May God Bless all of you.
This was an excellent depiction of what the Lord Jesus bore for our sins. I have been a christian for several years and Jesus' suffering might have been worse than what Mr. Gibson portrayed. I thank him for making this movie, in spite of the criticisms made. We know what the Bible states and he did not stray from that. I thank God for sending his " only Begotten Son" to die for my sins. May God Bless all of you.
On 3/14/2004 4:31:32 PM,
Kirby Morris
wrote:
I have seen the movie 2 times now. Both viewings left me speecless and stunned. I am a believer, and have been for 24 years now, yet somehow I never really grasped the violence and brutality of the scourging and the crucifixion of Christ. I see this not only as a great evangelistic tool, but also as a much needed wake up call to believers. The movie has certainly changed me and I believe it has helped to deepen my commitment to follow Jesus.
I have seen the movie 2 times now. Both viewings left me speecless and stunned. I am a believer, and have been for 24 years now, yet somehow I never really grasped the violence and brutality of the scourging and the crucifixion of Christ. I see this not only as a great evangelistic tool, but also as a much needed wake up call to believers. The movie has certainly changed me and I believe it has helped to deepen my commitment to follow Jesus.
On 3/14/2004 4:12:57 PM,
Tim Harvey
wrote:
Dear Marco,
Since you are criticizing the spelling and grammar of others, would it be okay if we start with yours?
Your first sentence is incomplete. “First off let me start off by saying.” You wanted to start off by saying what? The word “say” is a transitive verb and requires a direct object. You probably meant to include it with the second sentence, but you put a period. It should read something like, “First, let me start off by saying that some of you…”
Your use of “you people better” may be acceptable for spoken English in some circles of American culture, but for standard written English, it is not. You may visit the web sites sited below for substantiation of my remarks in this paragraph. You have committed a syntactic reduction by omitting the auxiliary verb “had” from your sentence.
You wrote, “Even if there is a God what makes anybody so sure that he is even interested in what he created.” This is a question. Questions should end with question marks, don't you think?
You wrote, “He probably said to himself " OH BOY WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS, LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN."”
“He probably said to himself” should be followed immediately by a comma because you are introducing a quote. It should read, “He probably said to himself, ‘Oh…’”
“OH BOY” is an exclamation and should be punctuated as such. It should read, “Oh, boy!”
“WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS” is also an exclamation. It should be followed by an exclamation mark. It should read, “What a mistake that was!”
“LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN.” is a run-on sentence. It needs to be separated. Both sentences also lack subjects. They should read, “I let people think and choose for themselves. I won’t try that again.”
I, too, have been disappointed at the poor writing and spelling skills of some of the posted comments on this web site. However, this site was not established as a platform for criticism of Californians’ English skills. It was established as a venue for people to post their comments and questions about the movie.
You criticize others for falling short of a standard that you yourself have failed to attain. You're not being fair.
I’d like to respond now to what your comments say.
Why do you suggest that we stop looking for answers? It is an integral part of the human experience to wonder why we are here and what it all means. Yet, in the same sentence you say that we should cherish what we do have. Do you mean that we should stop looking for significance and meaning and just enjoy life as it is?
You stated that nobody knows for sure what comes after death. May I assume that you mean that nobody has come back from the dead to tell us what it is like, therefore, we cannot know for sure? The Bible claims that somebody has come back from the dead to tell us what it is like. As a matter of fact, you saw the movie that portrays this event at the very end. It appears that you don’t believe the biblical account. Is this true? It deserves your consideration. In the chapter on the resurrection in his book, “The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, Josh McDowell deals with this event and how we can reliably trust that it happened. (ISBN: 0785243631)
That you are free to post your criticisms God is proof enough that God gives us an option to love him or hate him. Apparently, God lets us shake our fist in his face and curse him and then lets us live to tell about. He is merciful. We are ungrateful.
There are passages in the Bible where God talks about his disappointment in our choices. Yet, he holds back his judgment because he has a plan. I would encourage you to find out what that plan is. If God exists and you ignore his plan, the results for you will be devastating. If he doesn’t exist and you check out his plan, only to find that neither he nor his plan exists, then you have lost nothing and you may go on your merry way enjoying, cherishing, and protecting what you have here on earth.
(http://www.bartleby.com/64/C001/029.html)
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/grammarlogs4/grammarlogs589.htm#5
http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/phil/english/chairs/linguist/real/independent/llc/Conference1998/Papers/Leech/Leech.htm (about 3/5 of the way down the page)
Dear Marco,
Since you are criticizing the spelling and grammar of others, would it be okay if we start with yours?
Your first sentence is incomplete. “First off let me start off by saying.” You wanted to start off by saying what? The word “say” is a transitive verb and requires a direct object. You probably meant to include it with the second sentence, but you put a period. It should read something like, “First, let me start off by saying that some of you…”
Your use of “you people better” may be acceptable for spoken English in some circles of American culture, but for standard written English, it is not. You may visit the web sites sited below for substantiation of my remarks in this paragraph. You have committed a syntactic reduction by omitting the auxiliary verb “had” from your sentence.
You wrote, “Even if there is a God what makes anybody so sure that he is even interested in what he created.” This is a question. Questions should end with question marks, don't you think?
You wrote, “He probably said to himself " OH BOY WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS, LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN."”
“He probably said to himself” should be followed immediately by a comma because you are introducing a quote. It should read, “He probably said to himself, ‘Oh…’”
“OH BOY” is an exclamation and should be punctuated as such. It should read, “Oh, boy!”
“WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS” is also an exclamation. It should be followed by an exclamation mark. It should read, “What a mistake that was!”
“LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN.” is a run-on sentence. It needs to be separated. Both sentences also lack subjects. They should read, “I let people think and choose for themselves. I won’t try that again.”
I, too, have been disappointed at the poor writing and spelling skills of some of the posted comments on this web site. However, this site was not established as a platform for criticism of Californians’ English skills. It was established as a venue for people to post their comments and questions about the movie.
You criticize others for falling short of a standard that you yourself have failed to attain. You're not being fair.
I’d like to respond now to what your comments say.
Why do you suggest that we stop looking for answers? It is an integral part of the human experience to wonder why we are here and what it all means. Yet, in the same sentence you say that we should cherish what we do have. Do you mean that we should stop looking for significance and meaning and just enjoy life as it is?
You stated that nobody knows for sure what comes after death. May I assume that you mean that nobody has come back from the dead to tell us what it is like, therefore, we cannot know for sure? The Bible claims that somebody has come back from the dead to tell us what it is like. As a matter of fact, you saw the movie that portrays this event at the very end. It appears that you don’t believe the biblical account. Is this true? It deserves your consideration. In the chapter on the resurrection in his book, “The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict”, Josh McDowell deals with this event and how we can reliably trust that it happened. (ISBN: 0785243631)
That you are free to post your criticisms God is proof enough that God gives us an option to love him or hate him. Apparently, God lets us shake our fist in his face and curse him and then lets us live to tell about. He is merciful. We are ungrateful.
There are passages in the Bible where God talks about his disappointment in our choices. Yet, he holds back his judgment because he has a plan. I would encourage you to find out what that plan is. If God exists and you ignore his plan, the results for you will be devastating. If he doesn’t exist and you check out his plan, only to find that neither he nor his plan exists, then you have lost nothing and you may go on your merry way enjoying, cherishing, and protecting what you have here on earth.
(http://www.bartleby.com/64/C001/029.html)
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/grammarlogs4/grammarlogs589.htm#5
http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/phil/english/chairs/linguist/real/independent/llc/Conference1998/Papers/Leech/Leech.htm (about 3/5 of the way down the page)
On 3/13/2004 9:32:39 PM,
Jennifer Paz
wrote:
I think that this movie was a message from God! Letting us know that he's here for us like he has always been,But we also sometimes seem to forget that he's there for us because of our busy life's! This movie is just a "stop and realize" movie!Just remember God loves you! ************Jennifer********************
I think that this movie was a message from God! Letting us know that he's here for us like he has always been,But we also sometimes seem to forget that he's there for us because of our busy life's! This movie is just a "stop and realize" movie!Just remember God loves you! ************Jennifer********************
On 3/13/2004 3:47:51 PM,
sharlotte spahr
wrote:
The passion was the most graphic, profoundly personal and intense movie ever made. I thank God for putting upon Mr. Gibson to create such a life altering move...
The passion was the most graphic, profoundly personal and intense movie ever made. I thank God for putting upon Mr. Gibson to create such a life altering move...
On 3/11/2004 8:17:30 PM,
Maurice Pope
wrote:
did you copy from the Holly Bible?
did you copy from the Holly Bible?
On 3/11/2004 6:34:27 PM,
Katherine Russell
wrote:
I am a christan and am so glad Mel. Made this movie for those who have any dought that christ died for all, it does not just mean the Jews took his life he choose to give it up for all. He has a way of getting his word out to us no matter how the world try to keep him out of things. and the part I like the most is that he got up from the grave. for me and you.
I am a christan and am so glad Mel. Made this movie for those who have any dought that christ died for all, it does not just mean the Jews took his life he choose to give it up for all. He has a way of getting his word out to us no matter how the world try to keep him out of things. and the part I like the most is that he got up from the grave. for me and you.
On 3/8/2004 7:36:07 PM,
Angela
wrote:
I thought it was such a tastefull movie. I was moved to speechless myself. I took my kids to see the movie. They are 15 and 17 years old. It had a profound effect on them that will last a lifetime im sure.
I thought it was such a tastefull movie. I was moved to speechless myself. I took my kids to see the movie. They are 15 and 17 years old. It had a profound effect on them that will last a lifetime im sure.
On 3/8/2004 5:29:54 PM,
vero
wrote:
I saw this movie and it really opened my eyes. I found myself weeping through the whole movie. I felt like I could feel his pain and suffering every single time he was brutally hit and as he was up in that cross. I really thank God for every single thing I have been experiencing in my life, good or bad. God work wonders and I know that he will always love us and be protecting me from up above. I will continue to pray for the salvation of humanity.
I saw this movie and it really opened my eyes. I found myself weeping through the whole movie. I felt like I could feel his pain and suffering every single time he was brutally hit and as he was up in that cross. I really thank God for every single thing I have been experiencing in my life, good or bad. God work wonders and I know that he will always love us and be protecting me from up above. I will continue to pray for the salvation of humanity.
On 3/8/2004 1:01:00 PM,
Joey
wrote:
Let's not forget God can use whomever He wishes to say whatever He wants or needs to say (i.e. Samson). Regardless, an amazing film. Left me speechless. I'm almost 23, and despite how cheesy this may sound, I didn't even have to blink to have tears run down my neck. Dang. This flick really hits home.
Let's not forget God can use whomever He wishes to say whatever He wants or needs to say (i.e. Samson). Regardless, an amazing film. Left me speechless. I'm almost 23, and despite how cheesy this may sound, I didn't even have to blink to have tears run down my neck. Dang. This flick really hits home.
On 3/8/2004 11:19:20 AM,
Holly
wrote:
I know nothing of Mel Gibson's personal relationship with Christ, but I find it hard to believe this film was not divinely inspired. You would have to be made of stone not to be touched by this movie.
I know nothing of Mel Gibson's personal relationship with Christ, but I find it hard to believe this film was not divinely inspired. You would have to be made of stone not to be touched by this movie.
On 3/7/2004 3:10:04 PM,
caryn
wrote:
i am a christian jew and i am always looking for the truth about everything with jesus the holy spirit and god the father. i never thought the people were as heartless as they were i just thought he was flogged with the goass something else but this gave me a whole different vision i could not invision on how really bad it was. i cried alot for jesus having to suffer for my sins and the worlds sins and to think after 2000 years we still can't get things right due satans ways making it sound good when it's not. i would also like to know how to order a tee shirt and a poster if possible.
i am a christian jew and i am always looking for the truth about everything with jesus the holy spirit and god the father. i never thought the people were as heartless as they were i just thought he was flogged with the goass something else but this gave me a whole different vision i could not invision on how really bad it was. i cried alot for jesus having to suffer for my sins and the worlds sins and to think after 2000 years we still can't get things right due satans ways making it sound good when it's not. i would also like to know how to order a tee shirt and a poster if possible.
On 3/7/2004 1:28:49 PM,
Alan
wrote:
I've seen the Passion once the Tuesday before it came out. I was so excited to see it. After I saw it I couldn't believe it. I was in shock. Then after I talked to many other people they started critiquing the movie and how somethings were more well done than others, and how they couldn't believe they did this and that, and especially the media has taken this movie and tried to make it into this huge drama (it's what they're good at) and being insulted by what the Passion represented. It doesn't matter what denomination you come from, what your specific doctrines are as a Christian, the basic principle that has been portrayed in this movie is that Christ SUFFERED!! He didn't just get beat up a little and thrown on a cross for a few minutes and died a peaceful death. He went through something, even through this movie, we can't even begin to describe.
I was asking myself this qustion last night and I'm wonding if anyone else has ever thought about it, but I wondered why an infinite, all powerful, all knowing, all present God would do something like that, when with one word he could have made us whole again. Why did God have to die a human death when he could have just done it in a blink of an eye, or even just changed his mind about letting people into the kingdom of God, and decided to change the hearts of men to be able not to sin and then none of this would have happened. I know we've heard about the cliche of "we'd just all be robots". But us still maintaining a free will, but with the ability not to sin, instead of the depraved state that human existence lives in. If's God's so all powerful who did he have to make the payment for our sins to?
And marco...I don't think this movie's out to portray that God exists, this movie is to show you the history of what this man Jesus did. The question to answer is what was the significance of it? Was he God and Jesus died on the cross, so that those who would believe in Christ's blood for forgiveness of sins would have eternal life? Or was he just a dude that was crucified and millions of people are over reacting to it and it really doesn't have any significance? The choice is ultimately yours man. As the quote in Indiana Jones puts it "But choose wisely becuase as the one cup (choice) brings life, the wrong cup (choice) brings death."
I've seen the Passion once the Tuesday before it came out. I was so excited to see it. After I saw it I couldn't believe it. I was in shock. Then after I talked to many other people they started critiquing the movie and how somethings were more well done than others, and how they couldn't believe they did this and that, and especially the media has taken this movie and tried to make it into this huge drama (it's what they're good at) and being insulted by what the Passion represented. It doesn't matter what denomination you come from, what your specific doctrines are as a Christian, the basic principle that has been portrayed in this movie is that Christ SUFFERED!! He didn't just get beat up a little and thrown on a cross for a few minutes and died a peaceful death. He went through something, even through this movie, we can't even begin to describe.
I was asking myself this qustion last night and I'm wonding if anyone else has ever thought about it, but I wondered why an infinite, all powerful, all knowing, all present God would do something like that, when with one word he could have made us whole again. Why did God have to die a human death when he could have just done it in a blink of an eye, or even just changed his mind about letting people into the kingdom of God, and decided to change the hearts of men to be able not to sin and then none of this would have happened. I know we've heard about the cliche of "we'd just all be robots". But us still maintaining a free will, but with the ability not to sin, instead of the depraved state that human existence lives in. If's God's so all powerful who did he have to make the payment for our sins to?
And marco...I don't think this movie's out to portray that God exists, this movie is to show you the history of what this man Jesus did. The question to answer is what was the significance of it? Was he God and Jesus died on the cross, so that those who would believe in Christ's blood for forgiveness of sins would have eternal life? Or was he just a dude that was crucified and millions of people are over reacting to it and it really doesn't have any significance? The choice is ultimately yours man. As the quote in Indiana Jones puts it "But choose wisely becuase as the one cup (choice) brings life, the wrong cup (choice) brings death."
On 3/7/2004 10:09:03 AM,
marco
wrote:
A movie proves that God exists? Thats brilliant! So do all the movies about Santa Claus prove that he exists? People are so gullible!
A movie proves that God exists? Thats brilliant! So do all the movies about Santa Claus prove that he exists? People are so gullible!
On 3/6/2004 4:25:14 PM,
Dominique Munoz
wrote:
I saw the move with my mother, father, brother, and my brothers friend. My brother would always question if there was a god. So we went to go and see it. He actualy started to cry so did his friend. My mother and I were weping pretty much though the whole thing. My father was only crying a little. I thank god for doing that for all of us and even more for me. Now my brother no longer questions if there is a god.
I saw the move with my mother, father, brother, and my brothers friend. My brother would always question if there was a god. So we went to go and see it. He actualy started to cry so did his friend. My mother and I were weping pretty much though the whole thing. My father was only crying a little. I thank god for doing that for all of us and even more for me. Now my brother no longer questions if there is a god.
On 3/6/2004 2:32:31 PM,
ROSARIO PICON
wrote:
I SAW THE MOVIE LAST NIGHT. MY 25 YEAR OLD SON SAW IT FIRST AND INSISTED I SEE IT. WE PRETTY MUCH WEPT THROUGH THE WHOLE THING. I KNEW OF THIS THROUGH THE BIBLE, I AM NOT THE BEST CATHOLIC BUT I DO LOVE GOD AND THANK HIM EVERYDAY
IT DID MAKE THINGS SO REAL AND I AM GLAD I SAW IT! COMMING OUT AND SEEING A BOY ABOUT 11 YEARS OLD (THE AGE OF MY GRANDSON) HANDING ME A TISSUE ALSO TOUCHED ME.
THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD AND SOMETIMES ITS EASY TO FORGET
THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I SAW THE MOVIE LAST NIGHT. MY 25 YEAR OLD SON SAW IT FIRST AND INSISTED I SEE IT. WE PRETTY MUCH WEPT THROUGH THE WHOLE THING. I KNEW OF THIS THROUGH THE BIBLE, I AM NOT THE BEST CATHOLIC BUT I DO LOVE GOD AND THANK HIM EVERYDAY
IT DID MAKE THINGS SO REAL AND I AM GLAD I SAW IT! COMMING OUT AND SEEING A BOY ABOUT 11 YEARS OLD (THE AGE OF MY GRANDSON) HANDING ME A TISSUE ALSO TOUCHED ME.
THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD AND SOMETIMES ITS EASY TO FORGET
THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 3/6/2004 12:10:41 PM,
Lacy
wrote:
Marco, I am praying for you. The freedom of choice or "Free Will" is a grace that is given to us by God. It is true that people have the ability to abuse the grace of God, even though there are clear consequences to those choices. But thank God for the freedom of choice! If He were to stop the evil person from excercising their free will, He would have to prevent the good person from excercising theirs. Marco, without free will, your parents would not have had the freedom to name you Marco and you would not have had the freedom to present your opinion, as wrong as it might be. The Word of God is clear (and yes, everybody has a source of reference; for the believer in Christ it is the bible) that there is life after death. Everybody will live forever. Those that accept Jesus as Lord and Savoir will live forever in Heaven and those that refuse that accept Him will live forever in Hell. Marco, your comments show that God is dealing with you; He loves you and He wants you to know Him for yourself. There are some wonderful resoures on this website that can help you know and love God the way that we do. Just click on the link above and allow God (Jesus) to introduce Himself to you. Love you!
Marco, I am praying for you. The freedom of choice or "Free Will" is a grace that is given to us by God. It is true that people have the ability to abuse the grace of God, even though there are clear consequences to those choices. But thank God for the freedom of choice! If He were to stop the evil person from excercising their free will, He would have to prevent the good person from excercising theirs. Marco, without free will, your parents would not have had the freedom to name you Marco and you would not have had the freedom to present your opinion, as wrong as it might be. The Word of God is clear (and yes, everybody has a source of reference; for the believer in Christ it is the bible) that there is life after death. Everybody will live forever. Those that accept Jesus as Lord and Savoir will live forever in Heaven and those that refuse that accept Him will live forever in Hell. Marco, your comments show that God is dealing with you; He loves you and He wants you to know Him for yourself. There are some wonderful resoures on this website that can help you know and love God the way that we do. Just click on the link above and allow God (Jesus) to introduce Himself to you. Love you!
On 3/5/2004 9:05:00 PM,
melissa
wrote:
this is in response to what marco said:
you said that it was a mistake for allowing us to choose but if he didnt then we would be mindless robots with no choices of our own. He wanted us tobelieve in him not be forced to. He wanted our love for him to be sincere not forced.
this is in response to what marco said:
you said that it was a mistake for allowing us to choose but if he didnt then we would be mindless robots with no choices of our own. He wanted us tobelieve in him not be forced to. He wanted our love for him to be sincere not forced.
On 3/5/2004 4:29:19 PM,
Marco
wrote:
First off let me start by saying. Some of you people better go back to school and learn how to write the English language. Secondly, GET A LIFE! Stop looking for answers and enjoy, cherish, and protect what you have here on earth. I don't care what anybody says, nobody knows for sure what comes after death. Even if there is a God what makes anybody so sure that he is even interested in what he created. He would have to be disappointed in this mess. He probably said to himself " OH BOY WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS, LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN."
First off let me start by saying. Some of you people better go back to school and learn how to write the English language. Secondly, GET A LIFE! Stop looking for answers and enjoy, cherish, and protect what you have here on earth. I don't care what anybody says, nobody knows for sure what comes after death. Even if there is a God what makes anybody so sure that he is even interested in what he created. He would have to be disappointed in this mess. He probably said to himself " OH BOY WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS, LET PEOPLE THINK AND CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES, WON'T TRY THAT AGAIN."
On 3/5/2004 9:46:15 AM,
S. Bartels
wrote:
One scene that stays in my mind is the wiping of Jesus's blood from the area after His beating with the towels given to Mary by Pilate's wife. Please give me explanation of the significance if other than His blood was not to be walked upon. Thanks
One scene that stays in my mind is the wiping of Jesus's blood from the area after His beating with the towels given to Mary by Pilate's wife. Please give me explanation of the significance if other than His blood was not to be walked upon. Thanks
On 3/5/2004 8:55:26 AM,
Vivian Sutton
wrote:
I just wanted to say God Bless Mel ! He has done something that others were afraid to do, protray the truth. I saw the film 2 days ago. I went by myself because I wanted to experience it first hand and feel everything. I cried when our Lord was being beaten and when he carried his cross and was nailed to it. I saw the pain and suffuring he went through to take our sins away. God had a plan for his Son and his Son obayed him. I have always felt close to the God and his Son, but this movie just sent chills down my spine. I love the Lord and his father for all they have done for me in my and my familys life. I feel truely blessed to be a child of God and have his light shineing inside of me. I also want to say that I am glad that the move was not done in english, because it made it even more powerful to hear it this way and to see the faces and pain of the people. You made a terrific movie Mel and I would go see it again. I have told my family to see it, I hope they do. All the people of the world need to know what God gave up for us, His only begotten Son. Love you all and will see you all at the Gathering when our Lord comes for us upon the clouds!
I just wanted to say God Bless Mel ! He has done something that others were afraid to do, protray the truth. I saw the film 2 days ago. I went by myself because I wanted to experience it first hand and feel everything. I cried when our Lord was being beaten and when he carried his cross and was nailed to it. I saw the pain and suffuring he went through to take our sins away. God had a plan for his Son and his Son obayed him. I have always felt close to the God and his Son, but this movie just sent chills down my spine. I love the Lord and his father for all they have done for me in my and my familys life. I feel truely blessed to be a child of God and have his light shineing inside of me. I also want to say that I am glad that the move was not done in english, because it made it even more powerful to hear it this way and to see the faces and pain of the people. You made a terrific movie Mel and I would go see it again. I have told my family to see it, I hope they do. All the people of the world need to know what God gave up for us, His only begotten Son. Love you all and will see you all at the Gathering when our Lord comes for us upon the clouds!
On 3/5/2004 8:06:06 AM,
shirley Adsit
wrote:
This movie was a god sent, I truly believe god sent Mel Gibson here to do this movie to bring people here to save themselves and realize how much God does love them.. I do have one question at the end of the movie the person carrying the baby what was the final reason of this. I thought it was the birth of the anticrist but I was told no. please answer my question
This movie was a god sent, I truly believe god sent Mel Gibson here to do this movie to bring people here to save themselves and realize how much God does love them.. I do have one question at the end of the movie the person carrying the baby what was the final reason of this. I thought it was the birth of the anticrist but I was told no. please answer my question
On 3/5/2004 12:49:00 AM,
Tom and Trina Lucia
wrote:
We loved the movie, and the movie really showed us what Jesus did for us. We had read about His death on the cross many times, and heard sermons many other times. This movie brougt out His love and sacrifise for us and everyone.
We loved the movie, and the movie really showed us what Jesus did for us. We had read about His death on the cross many times, and heard sermons many other times. This movie brougt out His love and sacrifise for us and everyone.
On 3/4/2004 3:42:29 PM,
madeline tucci
wrote:
I thought this movie was great that Mel Gibson ever done. I saw The Passion of Christ on the very first day open. My sister and friend sat together the whole show. I was amazing how it turn out so excellently and rightful truth. He did a very good job on this film ever. However, my question is did he read the book called "City of God" which is really about life of Virgin Mary because I read that book the whole big one. Also, the another book called "The Life of Jesus Christ" by Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich which had four sections of books from the visionsary of St. Anne Catherine Emmerich because I read that whole books and was glad that some especially the part when Jesus was whipping at the pole that the visiionary had mention in her book were truth. There were more but I can see that Mel Gibson got something out from those books whiich I am pleased to notice but wondering if he read all those books or just use some for his own suggestion to do the movie. I really am glad I saw this movie because I got my whole family to go see it because it is awsome and truth. Keep up the good work Mel; you did great for your believe and truth for Jesus.
I thought this movie was great that Mel Gibson ever done. I saw The Passion of Christ on the very first day open. My sister and friend sat together the whole show. I was amazing how it turn out so excellently and rightful truth. He did a very good job on this film ever. However, my question is did he read the book called "City of God" which is really about life of Virgin Mary because I read that book the whole big one. Also, the another book called "The Life of Jesus Christ" by Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich which had four sections of books from the visionsary of St. Anne Catherine Emmerich because I read that whole books and was glad that some especially the part when Jesus was whipping at the pole that the visiionary had mention in her book were truth. There were more but I can see that Mel Gibson got something out from those books whiich I am pleased to notice but wondering if he read all those books or just use some for his own suggestion to do the movie. I really am glad I saw this movie because I got my whole family to go see it because it is awsome and truth. Keep up the good work Mel; you did great for your believe and truth for Jesus.
On 3/4/2004 2:28:34 PM,
carlos adame
wrote:
i think people in general will have a different prospective on their beliefs and that they don't realize what He has sacrificed to give us eternal life.
i think people in general will have a different prospective on their beliefs and that they don't realize what He has sacrificed to give us eternal life.
On 3/4/2004 12:07:03 AM,
Richard Bane
wrote:
Would you consider the Dolorous Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich a tool you would want to use for evangelism?
Would you consider the Dolorous Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ by Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich a tool you would want to use for evangelism?
On 3/3/2004 1:21:40 PM,
Mark Cygan
wrote:
The Movie was an experience! It is a must see. The obedience of Christ and His gift of salvation to me is overwhelming. I can barely comprehend it, but I am a little closer. I only experienced hearing and seeing it, but Jesus felt the pain, shame and emotional and spiritual turmoil. Thank you Jesus for your redemptive work at the Cross. Thank you for taking my Nails, so I can live with you forever!
The Movie was an experience! It is a must see. The obedience of Christ and His gift of salvation to me is overwhelming. I can barely comprehend it, but I am a little closer. I only experienced hearing and seeing it, but Jesus felt the pain, shame and emotional and spiritual turmoil. Thank you Jesus for your redemptive work at the Cross. Thank you for taking my Nails, so I can live with you forever!
On 3/2/2004 11:56:38 PM,
Dorlene
wrote:
The movie was not only a compelling movie, it was an experience that will have a great impact on how I see life now. Thank you Jesus! I love you!
The movie was not only a compelling movie, it was an experience that will have a great impact on how I see life now. Thank you Jesus! I love you!
On 3/2/2004 8:04:41 PM,
Fiore Yazloff
wrote:
Some People think that Jesus justed Died on the cross. But they don't remember
the beating he took first. I thank GOD daily for sending his only son to take my place on that cross THANK YOU JESUS. And I give my life to you daily.
Some People think that Jesus justed Died on the cross. But they don't remember
the beating he took first. I thank GOD daily for sending his only son to take my place on that cross THANK YOU JESUS. And I give my life to you daily.
On 3/2/2004 6:26:41 PM,
marcus
wrote:
I have not seen it yet, but I will. I think that people will never understand what Jesus felt or bare it that is why God choose him. I am glad that this is out so people can have a feeling of what he felt. Hopefuly people will understand and try to change their thoughts.
I have not seen it yet, but I will. I think that people will never understand what Jesus felt or bare it that is why God choose him. I am glad that this is out so people can have a feeling of what he felt. Hopefuly people will understand and try to change their thoughts.
On 3/2/2004 6:05:49 PM,
Marisol Santillan
wrote:
I saw the movie with my sister and my 12 year old daugther .My heart was hurt when i saw what JESUS sufer for us.We were all crying specialy my sister.I love the movie that the next day i call my mom and told her that i was going to take her to see it,i also took my grandma.My grandma wanted to go home because she said it was too much for her i saw her covering her eyes as she was praying.Also i called some family members and told them to go see the movie.If i had the money i will invite all my family,but i only had the money to invite my mom and my grandma and my sister.I think this movie should win lots of oscars.If i had the oportunity to talk to Mel Gibson i'll tell him that thanks for making the movie.
I saw the movie with my sister and my 12 year old daugther .My heart was hurt when i saw what JESUS sufer for us.We were all crying specialy my sister.I love the movie that the next day i call my mom and told her that i was going to take her to see it,i also took my grandma.My grandma wanted to go home because she said it was too much for her i saw her covering her eyes as she was praying.Also i called some family members and told them to go see the movie.If i had the money i will invite all my family,but i only had the money to invite my mom and my grandma and my sister.I think this movie should win lots of oscars.If i had the oportunity to talk to Mel Gibson i'll tell him that thanks for making the movie.
On 3/2/2004 5:38:44 PM,
DANIELLE
wrote:
THE MOVIE WAS VERY SAD AND ALOT OF PEOPLE WERE CRYING EVEN I WAS.THE PART I WAS CRYING ON WAS WHEN THEY WERE SLAPING JESUS ON THE BACK AND FRONTEVENWHEN THEY WERE NAILING YOU ON THE CROSS. I INJOYED THE MOVIE?
THE MOVIE WAS VERY SAD AND ALOT OF PEOPLE WERE CRYING EVEN I WAS.THE PART I WAS CRYING ON WAS WHEN THEY WERE SLAPING JESUS ON THE BACK AND FRONTEVENWHEN THEY WERE NAILING YOU ON THE CROSS. I INJOYED THE MOVIE?
On 3/2/2004 2:52:55 PM,
cheryl DeLaCruz
wrote:
This was not like seeing a movie, It was more of an experience. I know this story. I've heard it over and over again, but to actually see it in video form was very moving to me. I cried thru 80% of it. I am so glad I went to see it and can tell all those I know to go see it.
This was not like seeing a movie, It was more of an experience. I know this story. I've heard it over and over again, but to actually see it in video form was very moving to me. I cried thru 80% of it. I am so glad I went to see it and can tell all those I know to go see it.
On 3/2/2004 12:03:12 AM,
Richard Hon
wrote:
Response to Daniel on 2/25/2004
Daniel,
I am agreed with you in many points, Yes, the Bible teach that we SHOULD love the Lord with our mind too, Even apostle Paul commands us to glory God with our minds. “Be transformed by renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2; “Set your mind on the things above not on the earthly things.” Colossians 3:2; “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Even prophet Isaiah said, “ ‘Come now let us reason together,’ Says the LORD…” Isaiah 1:18
Apostle was using Kalam Cosmological Argument (Platonic view of God) to defend his faith (Acts 22)
Christianity is a LAW OF NON CONTRADICTION. Faith and reason belong together, apart from faith, reason leads to futility. Without reason, faith becomes a blind leap that embraces contradictions. We see how this happens when people accept contradiction interpretation of scripture as being equally true.
But God cannot contradict Himself. It He did, we could not believe what He say or know how to follow Him. If two people give a contradictory understanding of a text, either one of them is wrong or both of them are wrong. Both, however, can not be right. Otherwise, the concept of truth loses all its meaning.
Daniel, “God is not a man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he said, and will not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19.
The Law of Non Contradiction is vital to the intelligibility of faith and life. Without it, the concept of truth loses all meaning.
Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) was the first and one of the greatest of scholastic, the philosopher, Archbishop, theologian, apologist, pastor of the Middle Ages of Dark Ages, a period of ignorance and superstition in which blinds faith kept knowledge from increasing in which the Renaissance was completely opposed, it is almost like today’s Post-modernist culture. Anselm finds the reason for the very reason for the incarnation in Christ’ s atoning death; he views God as become man for one great purpose: that He might die. The most important lesson from Anselm was to view Christ’s death as a satisfaction to divine justice. In some ways, Anselm stood on the shoulder of Augustine, Augustine’s motto was credo was “I believe in order that I may understand” and “Faith seeking understanding”
My dear friend, please continue to dialog and reasoning together.
Continue from Isaiah 1:8 “…Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Look at my posted “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts (1674-1748). He was a philosopher, theologian, hymn writer, pastor, and a wrote a book on “logic”, it is a textbook used by many colleges/ universities at the LOGIC courses.
Response to Daniel on 2/25/2004
Daniel,
I am agreed with you in many points, Yes, the Bible teach that we SHOULD love the Lord with our mind too, Even apostle Paul commands us to glory God with our minds. “Be transformed by renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2; “Set your mind on the things above not on the earthly things.” Colossians 3:2; “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Even prophet Isaiah said, “ ‘Come now let us reason together,’ Says the LORD…” Isaiah 1:18
Apostle was using Kalam Cosmological Argument (Platonic view of God) to defend his faith (Acts 22)
Christianity is a LAW OF NON CONTRADICTION. Faith and reason belong together, apart from faith, reason leads to futility. Without reason, faith becomes a blind leap that embraces contradictions. We see how this happens when people accept contradiction interpretation of scripture as being equally true.
But God cannot contradict Himself. It He did, we could not believe what He say or know how to follow Him. If two people give a contradictory understanding of a text, either one of them is wrong or both of them are wrong. Both, however, can not be right. Otherwise, the concept of truth loses all its meaning.
Daniel, “God is not a man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he said, and will not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19.
The Law of Non Contradiction is vital to the intelligibility of faith and life. Without it, the concept of truth loses all meaning.
Saint Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) was the first and one of the greatest of scholastic, the philosopher, Archbishop, theologian, apologist, pastor of the Middle Ages of Dark Ages, a period of ignorance and superstition in which blinds faith kept knowledge from increasing in which the Renaissance was completely opposed, it is almost like today’s Post-modernist culture. Anselm finds the reason for the very reason for the incarnation in Christ’ s atoning death; he views God as become man for one great purpose: that He might die. The most important lesson from Anselm was to view Christ’s death as a satisfaction to divine justice. In some ways, Anselm stood on the shoulder of Augustine, Augustine’s motto was credo was “I believe in order that I may understand” and “Faith seeking understanding”
My dear friend, please continue to dialog and reasoning together.
Continue from Isaiah 1:8 “…Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Look at my posted “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts (1674-1748). He was a philosopher, theologian, hymn writer, pastor, and a wrote a book on “logic”, it is a textbook used by many colleges/ universities at the LOGIC courses.
On 3/1/2004 11:44:05 PM,
Corey Kay
wrote:
It seems as some people now want to pick apart accuracy in the movie, down to skin color !!! That's just wrong. Yes I agree that Mel should have portrayed Jesus for the Middle Eastern man he was born, But does it matter?
Galatians 3:28 states
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
If we are all one in Jesus, no matter who we are, where we come from, and what we look like, then Jesus is all of those as well. Jesus is only middle eastern because he was born to Mary. Jesus is Jesus by his spirit, his soul.... not his skin color, or nap of his hair. Jesus would still be Jesus no matter what skin you put him in. It's pointless to argue or even bring up skin color. I can see everyone's point about accuracy... but why start some debate about something that has no influence on what our savior has done for us?
It seems as some people now want to pick apart accuracy in the movie, down to skin color !!! That's just wrong. Yes I agree that Mel should have portrayed Jesus for the Middle Eastern man he was born, But does it matter?
Galatians 3:28 states
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
If we are all one in Jesus, no matter who we are, where we come from, and what we look like, then Jesus is all of those as well. Jesus is only middle eastern because he was born to Mary. Jesus is Jesus by his spirit, his soul.... not his skin color, or nap of his hair. Jesus would still be Jesus no matter what skin you put him in. It's pointless to argue or even bring up skin color. I can see everyone's point about accuracy... but why start some debate about something that has no influence on what our savior has done for us?
On 3/1/2004 11:41:41 PM,
Tom
wrote:
I love this movie because it doesn't show all the good stuff. Like Jesus healing and stuff like that. It showed Jesus go through crap. No one likes to show that. It was amazing and I was well pleased with the film. I was bummed that Jesus had to go through that but it was well portraid. God Bless email me.
I love this movie because it doesn't show all the good stuff. Like Jesus healing and stuff like that. It showed Jesus go through crap. No one likes to show that. It was amazing and I was well pleased with the film. I was bummed that Jesus had to go through that but it was well portraid. God Bless email me.
On 3/1/2004 10:01:44 PM,
Richard Hon
wrote:
WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDERIOUS
When I survey the wondrous cross. On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.
See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o’er His body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me.
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
To Christ, Who won for sinners grace, By bitter grief and anguish sore,
Be praise from all the ransomed race, Forever and forevermore.
-Issac Watts
WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDERIOUS
When I survey the wondrous cross. On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.
See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o’er His body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me.
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
To Christ, Who won for sinners grace, By bitter grief and anguish sore,
Be praise from all the ransomed race, Forever and forevermore.
-Issac Watts
On 3/1/2004 7:48:59 PM,
Rose
wrote:
This movie made my Mel Gibson certainly depicts an accurate account of Christ's last hours on Earth. The brutality was hard to watch at times. It a gave me a new found compassion for Christ & what HEdid for (me) on the cross. Praise God for the forgiveness of sin!
This movie made my Mel Gibson certainly depicts an accurate account of Christ's last hours on Earth. The brutality was hard to watch at times. It a gave me a new found compassion for Christ & what HEdid for (me) on the cross. Praise God for the forgiveness of sin!
On 3/1/2004 7:25:21 PM,
Fran
wrote:
"Let him who has ears..."
"Let him who has ears..."
On 3/1/2004 7:14:54 PM,
Patricia Ralston
wrote:
This was a wonderful movie. The story was true,and showed how much Christ
gave for us. I feel renewed. God is my Lord
This was a wonderful movie. The story was true,and showed how much Christ
gave for us. I feel renewed. God is my Lord
On 3/1/2004 5:46:04 PM,
Dan P
wrote:
This is response of David P. comments: two points, When I saw Jesus in this movie, I saw our Lord and Savior, He was is not depicted as a white man but of a person of middle-eastern decent that spoke in his native tongue. The message is not of who portrays Jesus but of what the real message is! And Second, Jesus was reconized by the Jews as a prophet and the messiah. Jesus didn`t have to go around like a one man road show doing all kinds of things to make people believe, His mission was clear, He was but on this Earth to Die for our sins and did it willingly! No One!, I mean No One! Or any other nationality was to blame for his treatment or crucifixion, The message is Clear , He Died for our Sins!! Please do not loose sight of this, Any attempt to spin this is missing the point. " And remember Jesus will rise again and I hope and pray for you too that you are ready and have your house in order!" God bless you!
This is response of David P. comments: two points, When I saw Jesus in this movie, I saw our Lord and Savior, He was is not depicted as a white man but of a person of middle-eastern decent that spoke in his native tongue. The message is not of who portrays Jesus but of what the real message is! And Second, Jesus was reconized by the Jews as a prophet and the messiah. Jesus didn`t have to go around like a one man road show doing all kinds of things to make people believe, His mission was clear, He was but on this Earth to Die for our sins and did it willingly! No One!, I mean No One! Or any other nationality was to blame for his treatment or crucifixion, The message is Clear , He Died for our Sins!! Please do not loose sight of this, Any attempt to spin this is missing the point. " And remember Jesus will rise again and I hope and pray for you too that you are ready and have your house in order!" God bless you!
On 3/1/2004 5:10:24 PM,
Melissa
wrote:
I saw the movie sunday and i though that it was very good. It showed the crucifiction fullout and it made me realize the torture and pain that he went through for us. We are nothing, we are selfish people and he out of love gave his life for us so that we may have eternal life. How amazing is that. I would just like to thank mel gibson and eveyone else that was involved in the film. I think that the film will touch many people's lives and i applaud you for being brave enough to do a film that is so powerful and accurate of Jesus' death. I am for sure going to bring my freinds to see it and i hope that they will be touched from it. Again thank you so much for making such a good movie and to everyone else.. bring your friends to see it!
I saw the movie sunday and i though that it was very good. It showed the crucifiction fullout and it made me realize the torture and pain that he went through for us. We are nothing, we are selfish people and he out of love gave his life for us so that we may have eternal life. How amazing is that. I would just like to thank mel gibson and eveyone else that was involved in the film. I think that the film will touch many people's lives and i applaud you for being brave enough to do a film that is so powerful and accurate of Jesus' death. I am for sure going to bring my freinds to see it and i hope that they will be touched from it. Again thank you so much for making such a good movie and to everyone else.. bring your friends to see it!
On 3/1/2004 4:09:52 PM,
David Porrini
wrote:
This is my second comment on this , but I couldn't pass up the oppurtunity to share my thoughts on this subject. For everyone who is feeling anger towards the Jews for the treatment of Jesus. Lets take a look at it from their point of view at that time in history. They had spent many years enslaved and were awaiting their so called Messiah to arrive and change their lives and prove their beliefs to be correct. Now just imagine among many others claiming to be the messiah comes a man of rather meager beginnings. A carpenter, come on now, would you have believed him? They were probably expecting something more than human. To the religous leaders he was just a threat to take their followers away. I mean thats comparable to a contractor claiming to be the next messiah now. Would you take him serious? Hey if God really wants to get a message across he had better send something way out of the ordinary next time. Maybe then he could get followers from all religions to believe. There will be problems on this planet until one religion exists , and it will take a remarkable occurrence that everyone sees in person for that to happen. Until then religion will continue to be a form of competition.
This is my second comment on this , but I couldn't pass up the oppurtunity to share my thoughts on this subject. For everyone who is feeling anger towards the Jews for the treatment of Jesus. Lets take a look at it from their point of view at that time in history. They had spent many years enslaved and were awaiting their so called Messiah to arrive and change their lives and prove their beliefs to be correct. Now just imagine among many others claiming to be the messiah comes a man of rather meager beginnings. A carpenter, come on now, would you have believed him? They were probably expecting something more than human. To the religous leaders he was just a threat to take their followers away. I mean thats comparable to a contractor claiming to be the next messiah now. Would you take him serious? Hey if God really wants to get a message across he had better send something way out of the ordinary next time. Maybe then he could get followers from all religions to believe. There will be problems on this planet until one religion exists , and it will take a remarkable occurrence that everyone sees in person for that to happen. Until then religion will continue to be a form of competition.
On 3/1/2004 3:32:37 PM,
David Porrini
wrote:
Everyone is talking about the controversy revolving around this movie. But I think the biggest controversy should be the question, why is Jesus Christ always portrayed in movies as a white man? If you study history there weren't any white people in the middle east at that time. They were still up in northern Europe. Can you answer that question?
Everyone is talking about the controversy revolving around this movie. But I think the biggest controversy should be the question, why is Jesus Christ always portrayed in movies as a white man? If you study history there weren't any white people in the middle east at that time. They were still up in northern Europe. Can you answer that question?
On 3/1/2004 3:12:30 PM,
Dan J. Parillo
wrote:
I went to see this movie with my wife on 02/29. When the movie was over I felt numb all over. To sit there and witness what Jesus went through for all of mankind clearly proves how unworthy we really are. Insted of feeling just the pain Jesus went through, I felt his power and his determination to accomplish his mission of dieing for our sins. This shows us all what a huge dept we "MUST" try to repay and it is not to late to start that repayment plan TODAY! We all need to to live each day with this determination. God bless us all!
I went to see this movie with my wife on 02/29. When the movie was over I felt numb all over. To sit there and witness what Jesus went through for all of mankind clearly proves how unworthy we really are. Insted of feeling just the pain Jesus went through, I felt his power and his determination to accomplish his mission of dieing for our sins. This shows us all what a huge dept we "MUST" try to repay and it is not to late to start that repayment plan TODAY! We all need to to live each day with this determination. God bless us all!
On 3/1/2004 2:09:10 PM,
ray
wrote:
I saw passion of christ and i thought it was very powerful and moving. The message was we need to create a better place to live in thats what jesus saw and thats what he tried to preach. No one saw that but jesus and the others that persecuted him i say were unintelligent, because they were only looking out for themselves. We need to create a better world but it will be very hard to do with such stupidity among us.
I saw passion of christ and i thought it was very powerful and moving. The message was we need to create a better place to live in thats what jesus saw and thats what he tried to preach. No one saw that but jesus and the others that persecuted him i say were unintelligent, because they were only looking out for themselves. We need to create a better world but it will be very hard to do with such stupidity among us.
On 3/1/2004 12:41:49 PM,
Albert G. Carranza Sr.
wrote:
I saw the movie last night, to say, it's Powerful is an understatement. I've been a born again christian for almost 24 years. I've been involved in every part of ministry, this movie made me realize how little I've done to get the message out to a dieing world. I Praise God for his Covenant, Mercy, Grace, Love and most of all for his Son Jesus Christ who was willing to lay his life down for me. Thank you Mel Gibson for having the courage to listen to the Holy Spirit and the boldness to make this film. It's time to take our world back, one community at a time. Thank you Lord for a greater since of PURPOSE. Give us the strength and courage to move on our marching orders. You got attention Lord. AMEN !
I saw the movie last night, to say, it's Powerful is an understatement. I've been a born again christian for almost 24 years. I've been involved in every part of ministry, this movie made me realize how little I've done to get the message out to a dieing world. I Praise God for his Covenant, Mercy, Grace, Love and most of all for his Son Jesus Christ who was willing to lay his life down for me. Thank you Mel Gibson for having the courage to listen to the Holy Spirit and the boldness to make this film. It's time to take our world back, one community at a time. Thank you Lord for a greater since of PURPOSE. Give us the strength and courage to move on our marching orders. You got attention Lord. AMEN !
On 3/1/2004 12:30:42 PM,
Juliana Shahin
wrote:
I went to see the movie on Sunday 2/28, 5 minutes into the movie my eyes begin to feel up with tears, I experience anger toward those he pursecuted him and pain knowing how he suffered for our sins and how I need to change my life to be a better christian, I experienced a Mothers Love for her son, because I have son's of my own,, I would reccommend this movie to all, Jesus shed his blood for YOU and ME, I read my bible, but seeing the movie brought so many other emotions to life.
I went to see the movie on Sunday 2/28, 5 minutes into the movie my eyes begin to feel up with tears, I experience anger toward those he pursecuted him and pain knowing how he suffered for our sins and how I need to change my life to be a better christian, I experienced a Mothers Love for her son, because I have son's of my own,, I would reccommend this movie to all, Jesus shed his blood for YOU and ME, I read my bible, but seeing the movie brought so many other emotions to life.
On 3/1/2004 12:25:59 PM,
martin
wrote:
this was a awesome movie! of all the movies i have seen nothin come close to this movie. i dont recommend children to see the movie because of the gruesome torture of jesus that looks very real. after the movie i start to appreciate my life even more because my bad day is nothing compaired to jesus
this was a awesome movie! of all the movies i have seen nothin come close to this movie. i dont recommend children to see the movie because of the gruesome torture of jesus that looks very real. after the movie i start to appreciate my life even more because my bad day is nothing compaired to jesus
On 3/1/2004 12:06:10 PM,
melonie zappa
wrote:
I have seen THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST.It
is very good. My mom had to cover my
eyes becuase I am a litlle kid. My family
are CHRISTIANS just like me.
I have seen THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST.It
is very good. My mom had to cover my
eyes becuase I am a litlle kid. My family
are CHRISTIANS just like me.
On 3/1/2004 11:38:02 AM,
Ryan Bishop
wrote:
This movie is a great movie. Sorry that is an understatement. But anyway i was really touched but the love of Christ for us. How he went through all of that just for worthless us! And the love of God to let his one and only son go through all of that pain, both physically which we saw in the movie and mentally which we didn't see. How Jesus took all of the sins of the people before, then, and after all at the same time. It was put on his shoulders just for worthless us. This movie has put a whole new reaction to our God's love! It was, is, and always will be soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome! And unimaginble! Thank you god, that is all i can say is thank you!
This movie is a great movie. Sorry that is an understatement. But anyway i was really touched but the love of Christ for us. How he went through all of that just for worthless us! And the love of God to let his one and only son go through all of that pain, both physically which we saw in the movie and mentally which we didn't see. How Jesus took all of the sins of the people before, then, and after all at the same time. It was put on his shoulders just for worthless us. This movie has put a whole new reaction to our God's love! It was, is, and always will be soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome! And unimaginble! Thank you god, that is all i can say is thank you!
On 3/1/2004 9:16:03 AM,
Sarah Zimmerman
wrote:
I thought this was a very powerful movie. I am a christian and have been for many years, but this movie gave me a renewed perspective on what Christ went through for me. I am in awe at the beatings and the things He went through so that I could be saved. Amazing, wonderful and I am so thankful that Mel Gibson was courageous and bold enough to put out a movie this powerful. May God bless Mel Gibson 100 fold for being so bold.
I thought this was a very powerful movie. I am a christian and have been for many years, but this movie gave me a renewed perspective on what Christ went through for me. I am in awe at the beatings and the things He went through so that I could be saved. Amazing, wonderful and I am so thankful that Mel Gibson was courageous and bold enough to put out a movie this powerful. May God bless Mel Gibson 100 fold for being so bold.
On 3/1/2004 8:28:16 AM,
Roger Spaulding
wrote:
I attended the Market place theater on Saturday and saw some folks there with passion t-shirts. where can I get these shirts? My church is going to show this movie on the 27 of march and I would like to have these shirts available at that time. Thanks Roger
I attended the Market place theater on Saturday and saw some folks there with passion t-shirts. where can I get these shirts? My church is going to show this movie on the 27 of march and I would like to have these shirts available at that time. Thanks Roger
On 3/1/2004 2:47:48 AM,
Josh Hall
wrote:
I would like to thank all the people who were involved in this movie. I am thankful for once that we may be able to see a truly powerful and inspiring movie unlike the many negative movies and messages that we see in our daily lives. I hope all people reach out to Jesus and realize how his suffering and death has saved us from our sins. Remember that Jesus loves us all!
I would like to thank all the people who were involved in this movie. I am thankful for once that we may be able to see a truly powerful and inspiring movie unlike the many negative movies and messages that we see in our daily lives. I hope all people reach out to Jesus and realize how his suffering and death has saved us from our sins. Remember that Jesus loves us all!
On 2/29/2004 9:49:55 PM,
Ronnie Cannon
wrote:
FIRST I WILL LIKE TO SAY GREAT MOVIE MEL; BUT I WILL LIKE TO SAY WHY WHEN I READ REVELATION 1:14 IT READS HIS HAIR WERE WHITE LIKE WOOL HIS EYES LIKE BLASZING FIRE HIS FEET WERE LIKE BRONZE HIS VOICE LIKE THE SOUND OF RUSHING WATER .IF WE WONT A TRUE LIKE A LIKE THIS IS HOW HE SHOULD LOOK. EVERY TIME YOU WALK INTO A CHURCH YOU SEE A A WHITE GUY WITH BLOND HAIR AND BLUE EYES; I DO UNDERSTAND RACISM BUT THIS IS JESUS;I KNOW HIS NOT AFICAN;I ALSO KNOW HE NOT THE WHITE GUY I SEE I EVERYTIME I WALK INTO A CHURCH ;BUT I KNOW HES SKIN IS THE COLOR OF BRONZE HES HAIR IS WHITE LIKE WOOL AND HES EYES LIKE BLAZING FIRE. THE REASON I BRING THIS UP, BECAUSE THE COLOR THING, AND IM BETTER THEN YOU THING MUST CHANGE AND EVERY BODY MUST BE TREATED WITH LOVE. JUST LIKE JUSUS GETTING BEAT,IT REMIND ME OF THE MOVIE ROOT WHEN THEY BEAT HIM FORCEING HIM TO CHANGE HIS NAME AND WHO HE WAS. A S U P E R THANK YOU TO MEL TO SPEAD THE MEANING OF WHY CHRIST DIE FOR US ALL .
FIRST I WILL LIKE TO SAY GREAT MOVIE MEL; BUT I WILL LIKE TO SAY WHY WHEN I READ REVELATION 1:14 IT READS HIS HAIR WERE WHITE LIKE WOOL HIS EYES LIKE BLASZING FIRE HIS FEET WERE LIKE BRONZE HIS VOICE LIKE THE SOUND OF RUSHING WATER .IF WE WONT A TRUE LIKE A LIKE THIS IS HOW HE SHOULD LOOK. EVERY TIME YOU WALK INTO A CHURCH YOU SEE A A WHITE GUY WITH BLOND HAIR AND BLUE EYES; I DO UNDERSTAND RACISM BUT THIS IS JESUS;I KNOW HIS NOT AFICAN;I ALSO KNOW HE NOT THE WHITE GUY I SEE I EVERYTIME I WALK INTO A CHURCH ;BUT I KNOW HES SKIN IS THE COLOR OF BRONZE HES HAIR IS WHITE LIKE WOOL AND HES EYES LIKE BLAZING FIRE. THE REASON I BRING THIS UP, BECAUSE THE COLOR THING, AND IM BETTER THEN YOU THING MUST CHANGE AND EVERY BODY MUST BE TREATED WITH LOVE. JUST LIKE JUSUS GETTING BEAT,IT REMIND ME OF THE MOVIE ROOT WHEN THEY BEAT HIM FORCEING HIM TO CHANGE HIS NAME AND WHO HE WAS. A S U P E R THANK YOU TO MEL TO SPEAD THE MEANING OF WHY CHRIST DIE FOR US ALL .
On 2/29/2004 4:19:40 PM,
jennifer
wrote:
I HOPE THAT "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST" OPENS THE HEARTS AND EYES TO ARE COMMUNITY. GOD BLES YOU ALL.
I HOPE THAT "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST" OPENS THE HEARTS AND EYES TO ARE COMMUNITY. GOD BLES YOU ALL.
On 2/29/2004 3:01:09 PM,
Therese
wrote:
Having seen "The Passion of the Christ" a second time, it is my hope that the Christian community, both Protestants and Catholics, are renewed in their common faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As the Lenten Gospel Acclamation proclaims, " Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ."
Having seen "The Passion of the Christ" a second time, it is my hope that the Christian community, both Protestants and Catholics, are renewed in their common faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As the Lenten Gospel Acclamation proclaims, " Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ."
On 2/29/2004 2:18:30 PM,
Jeff White
wrote:
INTENSE ... POWERFUL ... REAL SUFFERING ... these are a few words that come to mind after seeing the movie.
The challenge is ... to decide how God wants me and others to CHANGE because of this movie. Let the suffering of Jesus be real to you and others and something you carry with you now and throughout the rest of your life. Let us not get caught up in the hype of the world, but to use this as a tool to change ourselves and to reach the LOST.
To God be the Glory - Galatians 6:9
INTENSE ... POWERFUL ... REAL SUFFERING ... these are a few words that come to mind after seeing the movie.
The challenge is ... to decide how God wants me and others to CHANGE because of this movie. Let the suffering of Jesus be real to you and others and something you carry with you now and throughout the rest of your life. Let us not get caught up in the hype of the world, but to use this as a tool to change ourselves and to reach the LOST.
To God be the Glory - Galatians 6:9
On 2/29/2004 1:16:02 AM,
Passion for Christ
wrote:
I give praise to Mel Gibson and his incredible work to this film. I was so emotionally moved by this film. I hope that many viewers will feel the same and really get a strong message from this film like I did.
I give praise to Mel Gibson and his incredible work to this film. I was so emotionally moved by this film. I hope that many viewers will feel the same and really get a strong message from this film like I did.
On 2/29/2004 12:34:27 AM,
Richard Bane
wrote:
Did you forget the Reformation?
Did you forget the Reformation?
On 2/28/2004 11:56:39 PM,
EVA CASTILLO
wrote:
Mel Gibson , GOD BLESS YOU !!! You did a great job ! And I pray that this film is not the last. I can't wait to see another Great Film from the Bible .
C.M. who ever you are ? This film is only telling the truth , and the truth hurts. I suggest you watch the film again with an open and humble heart . And let Jesus speak to you throuth this great film. C.M. stay tune for other true and great films of the Bible . And please like (Tess) said attend a real church and read the Bible.
C.M. Dont' be a chicken be brave and spell out your whole name if you want to talk bad about this film .
from me Eva Castillo to you (Chicken)!!!!!!
Mel Gibson , GOD BLESS YOU !!! You did a great job ! And I pray that this film is not the last. I can't wait to see another Great Film from the Bible .
C.M. who ever you are ? This film is only telling the truth , and the truth hurts. I suggest you watch the film again with an open and humble heart . And let Jesus speak to you throuth this great film. C.M. stay tune for other true and great films of the Bible . And please like (Tess) said attend a real church and read the Bible.
C.M. Dont' be a chicken be brave and spell out your whole name if you want to talk bad about this film .
from me Eva Castillo to you (Chicken)!!!!!!
On 2/28/2004 10:34:22 PM,
Charlie Brown
wrote:
The physical pain experienced by the Savior was difficult to watch, but what grabbed my heart were the flashbacks with Jesus speaking of His purpose, His expressions of compassion, and His faithful reaching out to those around Him. It amazes me that God loves us so much.
The physical pain experienced by the Savior was difficult to watch, but what grabbed my heart were the flashbacks with Jesus speaking of His purpose, His expressions of compassion, and His faithful reaching out to those around Him. It amazes me that God loves us so much.
On 2/28/2004 5:01:12 PM,
J.D.F
wrote:
In this world of 24/7 news/entertainment it seems to have easy to forget things even as resent as 9/11,so it is no surprise that it takes an acurate/graphic depiction to revive us.The LEFT would love it if we Patriotic Christians who stand firmly behind our core beliefs would just fade away.Thank God someone had the courage to stand apart from the liberal establishment in hollywierd.Christ was not a victim of a crime,rather a victorious orchestrater of a master plan to save a world of lost sinners like you & me.All my life I have been taught the Jews are Gods chosen people.I think you have to question anyones Christianty who would lay the blame on their shoulders alone.I would like to invite those critics of the movie,Christianity,&America to actually see it,attend a Bible believing church,&thank God for blessing America with religious freedom
In this world of 24/7 news/entertainment it seems to have easy to forget things even as resent as 9/11,so it is no surprise that it takes an acurate/graphic depiction to revive us.The LEFT would love it if we Patriotic Christians who stand firmly behind our core beliefs would just fade away.Thank God someone had the courage to stand apart from the liberal establishment in hollywierd.Christ was not a victim of a crime,rather a victorious orchestrater of a master plan to save a world of lost sinners like you & me.All my life I have been taught the Jews are Gods chosen people.I think you have to question anyones Christianty who would lay the blame on their shoulders alone.I would like to invite those critics of the movie,Christianity,&America to actually see it,attend a Bible believing church,&thank God for blessing America with religious freedom
On 2/28/2004 3:40:36 PM,
Tess Fowles
wrote:
This is a respond to CM's opinion:
The movie is about the Crucifixion Christ, not about the life and teaching of Christ. It it was to bloody for you, perhaps you should read the bible more often, especially the crucifixion of Christ. I don't think you know about the pain that he went through for our sins, he died for all of us. The movie was just to show you how much pain he went through, he did this because he loved us.
Mel Gibson, did a fantastic job!!!. He did it exactly according to the bible. CM- I don't know what church you belong to, but I would like you to attend a real church.
This is a respond to CM's opinion:
The movie is about the Crucifixion Christ, not about the life and teaching of Christ. It it was to bloody for you, perhaps you should read the bible more often, especially the crucifixion of Christ. I don't think you know about the pain that he went through for our sins, he died for all of us. The movie was just to show you how much pain he went through, he did this because he loved us.
Mel Gibson, did a fantastic job!!!. He did it exactly according to the bible. CM- I don't know what church you belong to, but I would like you to attend a real church.
On 2/28/2004 3:23:50 PM,
Tess Fowles
wrote:
Mel Gibson did a fabolous job in directing the Passion of Christ, I did not see any problem with the movie. It had confirmed my beliefs and my love to our Lord and our God. It is a powerful film, it made me cry, it made me a stronger christian, it did not bring any anti semitic feelings. For those people, who oppose this movie, I believe they oppose it because they are ashame for their faith and if they had no religion.
Mel Gibson did a fabolous job in directing the Passion of Christ, I did not see any problem with the movie. It had confirmed my beliefs and my love to our Lord and our God. It is a powerful film, it made me cry, it made me a stronger christian, it did not bring any anti semitic feelings. For those people, who oppose this movie, I believe they oppose it because they are ashame for their faith and if they had no religion.
On 2/28/2004 2:31:23 PM,
Bernadette Merrill
wrote:
I've seen the movie twice so far and I'm grateful to God for inspiring Mel Gibson to make this movie. I believe this movie to be the closest thing to the truth of Jesus death. I have been a catholic/christian for many years and this movie has touched my heart tremendously. Knowing that Jesus suffered like this not only for all that have sinned, but that he would have done it just that I might be saved, is heart renching. I appreciate my lord even more. As far as being bias towards the Jews...how can we be...it is as Jesus said, "No one takes his life, he gives it up freely." It is our place to take hold now and pray, watch and pray, we battle not against flesh & blood, but evil wickedness in high places.
I've seen the movie twice so far and I'm grateful to God for inspiring Mel Gibson to make this movie. I believe this movie to be the closest thing to the truth of Jesus death. I have been a catholic/christian for many years and this movie has touched my heart tremendously. Knowing that Jesus suffered like this not only for all that have sinned, but that he would have done it just that I might be saved, is heart renching. I appreciate my lord even more. As far as being bias towards the Jews...how can we be...it is as Jesus said, "No one takes his life, he gives it up freely." It is our place to take hold now and pray, watch and pray, we battle not against flesh & blood, but evil wickedness in high places.
On 2/28/2004 8:38:00 AM,
Michael PAngkee
wrote:
I really injoyed the film. I was also happy to see the way Mel Gibson portrayed the spirit realm. There was more to the story then just the physical (what we can see). There is a spiritual battle happening around us all the time and we must keep vigilant in prayer and study to withstand attacks from the devil. But by Jesus' death we have the power and the strength in Him to be overcomers.
I really injoyed the film. I was also happy to see the way Mel Gibson portrayed the spirit realm. There was more to the story then just the physical (what we can see). There is a spiritual battle happening around us all the time and we must keep vigilant in prayer and study to withstand attacks from the devil. But by Jesus' death we have the power and the strength in Him to be overcomers.
On 2/27/2004 10:13:02 PM,
Lisa Carolyn
wrote:
Rev. 3:15-16
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."
I left this movie asking for God's forgiveness. I have become a lukewarm Christian. Jesus Christ was put on the cross not by the Jews or the Romans, but by all of mankind's sins . . . every race, every generation . . . God graciously sent His Son to suffer and die for ALL of us, so that we could believe in Him and not perish - but, have everlasting life. What unconditional LOVE!
How unappreciative, lukewarm and lazy mankind has become. Comfortable with our lives and the ease of this century. So many that believe that they have need of nothing . . . no need of God, of Jesus, of eternal life. Living only for the moment, the here and now.
God please forgive us . . . for we know not what it is that we do.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spriit says . . .
Rev. 3:15-16
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."
I left this movie asking for God's forgiveness. I have become a lukewarm Christian. Jesus Christ was put on the cross not by the Jews or the Romans, but by all of mankind's sins . . . every race, every generation . . . God graciously sent His Son to suffer and die for ALL of us, so that we could believe in Him and not perish - but, have everlasting life. What unconditional LOVE!
How unappreciative, lukewarm and lazy mankind has become. Comfortable with our lives and the ease of this century. So many that believe that they have need of nothing . . . no need of God, of Jesus, of eternal life. Living only for the moment, the here and now.
God please forgive us . . . for we know not what it is that we do.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spriit says . . .
On 2/27/2004 8:58:55 PM,
teri barbeau
wrote:
I was deeply touched by the film. I didn't really understand until now how much christ suffered with such brutality. It has changed my life
I was deeply touched by the film. I didn't really understand until now how much christ suffered with such brutality. It has changed my life
On 2/27/2004 8:40:00 PM,
Gary Fiegener
wrote:
Question: What is your interpretation of the Satan/baby near the end of the movie?
Question: What is your interpretation of the Satan/baby near the end of the movie?
On 2/27/2004 2:04:44 PM,
Catherine
wrote:
Although we, as Christians, know the story of the passion, it was very powerful to see barbaric behavior of those persecuting Jesus. I was especially moved as a mother to observe this through Mary's eyes. I also liked the way Mel Gibson depicted Satan's defeat - with Satan screaming out at the time of Jesus' death. Although it was difficult to see, I am glad I saw it.
Although we, as Christians, know the story of the passion, it was very powerful to see barbaric behavior of those persecuting Jesus. I was especially moved as a mother to observe this through Mary's eyes. I also liked the way Mel Gibson depicted Satan's defeat - with Satan screaming out at the time of Jesus' death. Although it was difficult to see, I am glad I saw it.
On 2/27/2004 11:07:28 AM,
Corey Kay
wrote:
This message is in responce to the message: "On 2/26/2004 3:59:10 PM, C.M."
Proverbs 27:5 "Open rebuke is better than secret love"
C.M. writes:
"Instead of experiencing a story about Jesus Christ and his life and times and mission,"
C.M. Where you not aware that this this movie was about the "PASSION" of Christ? what do you think Christs passion was? I believe his passion was to die on the cross for all of our sins, so I can one day be with my Heavenly Father. I don't believe christs PASSION was to walk around and perform miracles, healing the sick, healing the blind so they can see, raising people from the dead, turning water to wine, walking on water.... On the contrary he only performed these miracles so one may believe that he is the Lamb of GOD, and was born to die for us.
C.M. writes:
"we were treated to a gorefest of blood and torture. Only a sadist could enjoy watching a film filled with such brutality and gore."
C.M., Did you miss the rated "R" in the begining? I could understand how the "blood and torture", "brutality and gore" could make you upset, It made me upset, my stomach was turning, I squirmed in my chair as many people did. But why should Mel Gibson "sugar coat" what happened. I would consider this to be a documentary more than a drama film. When I watch a documentary I expect it to be fairly accurate, and truth telling. That is what Mel has done. Actually I believe the crucifixion, was far worse than what was filmed. Have you read any medical examinations of what the process of crucifixion does to the human body? If not I encourage you to. Why do you think Pilate was so taken back when the crowd demanded his crucifixion? That is the most brutal and extreme form of punishment. You can read the process of crucifixion at http://www.marshill.org/agony.htm
C.M. Writes " Most people know of Christ's sacrifices for all of us, but to think that we want to participate in his torture is surely misguided."
C.M., Most people DON'T know of Christ's sacrifices for us !!! Did you know that as of year 2000, only 33% of the world is christian? (http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm) If "most people" new of Christ's sacrafice for us, I think that number would be much higher. Also C.M., you have participated in the torture and death of Christ, we are all sinners !!!, Sin is the ONLY reason christ was Pre-destined to die this way for us. I am sure many will agree that we were more than happy to sit in our comfy seats for 2 hours to watch what our Saviour did for us. I am glad Christ paid the price for my shortcomings so I can spend eternity worshiping the Father !
C.M. writes "Mel Gibson should be ashamed of this movie, however, I am sure the millions that he will make will surely ease his conscience, if he has one. "
C.M. I am sure Mel Gibson is proud of his movie, actually I know he is... he said so himself ! I don't know about you, but I sure would not take the "millions" he makes from this movie, in exchange for the spirital attack he will recieve from the enemy. The harder you fight, the harder the enemy pushes back on you,
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
C.M. I will pray for you and hope that others do, that you can see how this tool may strengthen your walk with christ, like it has done to mine and I am sure many others.
This message is in responce to the message: "On 2/26/2004 3:59:10 PM, C.M."
Proverbs 27:5 "Open rebuke is better than secret love"
C.M. writes:
"Instead of experiencing a story about Jesus Christ and his life and times and mission,"
C.M. Where you not aware that this this movie was about the "PASSION" of Christ? what do you think Christs passion was? I believe his passion was to die on the cross for all of our sins, so I can one day be with my Heavenly Father. I don't believe christs PASSION was to walk around and perform miracles, healing the sick, healing the blind so they can see, raising people from the dead, turning water to wine, walking on water.... On the contrary he only performed these miracles so one may believe that he is the Lamb of GOD, and was born to die for us.
C.M. writes:
"we were treated to a gorefest of blood and torture. Only a sadist could enjoy watching a film filled with such brutality and gore."
C.M., Did you miss the rated "R" in the begining? I could understand how the "blood and torture", "brutality and gore" could make you upset, It made me upset, my stomach was turning, I squirmed in my chair as many people did. But why should Mel Gibson "sugar coat" what happened. I would consider this to be a documentary more than a drama film. When I watch a documentary I expect it to be fairly accurate, and truth telling. That is what Mel has done. Actually I believe the crucifixion, was far worse than what was filmed. Have you read any medical examinations of what the process of crucifixion does to the human body? If not I encourage you to. Why do you think Pilate was so taken back when the crowd demanded his crucifixion? That is the most brutal and extreme form of punishment. You can read the process of crucifixion at http://www.marshill.org/agony.htm
C.M. Writes " Most people know of Christ's sacrifices for all of us, but to think that we want to participate in his torture is surely misguided."
C.M., Most people DON'T know of Christ's sacrifices for us !!! Did you know that as of year 2000, only 33% of the world is christian? (http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm) If "most people" new of Christ's sacrafice for us, I think that number would be much higher. Also C.M., you have participated in the torture and death of Christ, we are all sinners !!!, Sin is the ONLY reason christ was Pre-destined to die this way for us. I am sure many will agree that we were more than happy to sit in our comfy seats for 2 hours to watch what our Saviour did for us. I am glad Christ paid the price for my shortcomings so I can spend eternity worshiping the Father !
C.M. writes "Mel Gibson should be ashamed of this movie, however, I am sure the millions that he will make will surely ease his conscience, if he has one. "
C.M. I am sure Mel Gibson is proud of his movie, actually I know he is... he said so himself ! I don't know about you, but I sure would not take the "millions" he makes from this movie, in exchange for the spirital attack he will recieve from the enemy. The harder you fight, the harder the enemy pushes back on you,
Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
C.M. I will pray for you and hope that others do, that you can see how this tool may strengthen your walk with christ, like it has done to mine and I am sure many others.
On 2/27/2004 8:38:32 AM,
Tracy Krumpelman
wrote:
As I watched "THE PASSION" I now know what it REALLY means when we say "JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS" as opposed to "jesus died for our sins" before seeing this epic film. I can only hope and pray that there was still a little bit of "HOLLYWOOD" in this film and that Christ didn't have to bear ALL of what was filmed. I now know the TRUE meaning of LOVE and SACRAFICE. Thank you Jesus.
As I watched "THE PASSION" I now know what it REALLY means when we say "JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS" as opposed to "jesus died for our sins" before seeing this epic film. I can only hope and pray that there was still a little bit of "HOLLYWOOD" in this film and that Christ didn't have to bear ALL of what was filmed. I now know the TRUE meaning of LOVE and SACRAFICE. Thank you Jesus.
On 2/27/2004 8:16:24 AM,
Linda Martinez
wrote:
A strong powerful movie! I was so glad the movie didn't end at the crucifiction
and that it went on to show the resurection, Hallelujah he lives!
A strong powerful movie! I was so glad the movie didn't end at the crucifiction
and that it went on to show the resurection, Hallelujah he lives!
On 2/26/2004 10:37:44 PM,
alice
wrote:
Best movie my husband and I have watched in a long time. It was like reading the Bible . I would hardly breathe . i cried the through the entire movie. congrats Mr Gibson !!!!!!!!!!!! I cant waite to buy the dvd.
Best movie my husband and I have watched in a long time. It was like reading the Bible . I would hardly breathe . i cried the through the entire movie. congrats Mr Gibson !!!!!!!!!!!! I cant waite to buy the dvd.
On 2/26/2004 9:30:51 PM,
L.eisa Esquivel
wrote:
Leaving the theatre my initial reaction after viewing the film was that I need to speak up more. Jesus Christ was sent by the Father to complete a mission and he did so. The need to place blame on any particular faith or group of people is irrelevant. The mission had to be fulfilled. We have to have a repentence process to return to our Father in Heaven. I hope Mel Gibson will follow up and make a second motion picture about the resurrection of Christ. Conquering death is the real miracle and the cornerstone of all the teachings of Christ. Christ is the Messiah, and with this knowledge we should be impacted by the suffering depicted in this film. The world we live in makes it easy to forget. This is more than a motion picture it is a movement.
Leaving the theatre my initial reaction after viewing the film was that I need to speak up more. Jesus Christ was sent by the Father to complete a mission and he did so. The need to place blame on any particular faith or group of people is irrelevant. The mission had to be fulfilled. We have to have a repentence process to return to our Father in Heaven. I hope Mel Gibson will follow up and make a second motion picture about the resurrection of Christ. Conquering death is the real miracle and the cornerstone of all the teachings of Christ. Christ is the Messiah, and with this knowledge we should be impacted by the suffering depicted in this film. The world we live in makes it easy to forget. This is more than a motion picture it is a movement.
On 2/26/2004 5:53:18 PM,
Jim
wrote:
Hi all
I thought this film was...well...just palin AWSOME. I saw it on the day that it came at a early showing I was just was stund during the time of the scerging of Christ, Iwanted to cry but for some reason I just could not. To see how our Lord went through all that pain for me, seeing him bleading before he even gotten to the cross make me wounder which drop of blood of His was for me. I do have to admint thoe I truely have a differnt out look about the Master he loved all of us so much that he went through for me and the rest of us and to take on what should come to me instead.
As I quickly glance at the board here I notice some one was woundering who is at fault for his death, well lets be totaly honest it was NOT the Jew, nor the romans, but all of use we are all respontsable for his death all of us had put the 9 inc. nails in his hands and his feet, beacuse of our sins. So let us not forget this since it is wrong to think it was the Jews that killed him, but facts are facts and that is we all did.
As for the again Mel did a great job on this and I do hope that it will help the ones that do beilve become stronger beilivers and espcialy the ones that are not would se what He did for in love become one due to this great film
God Bless you all.
Hi all
I thought this film was...well...just palin AWSOME. I saw it on the day that it came at a early showing I was just was stund during the time of the scerging of Christ, Iwanted to cry but for some reason I just could not. To see how our Lord went through all that pain for me, seeing him bleading before he even gotten to the cross make me wounder which drop of blood of His was for me. I do have to admint thoe I truely have a differnt out look about the Master he loved all of us so much that he went through for me and the rest of us and to take on what should come to me instead.
As I quickly glance at the board here I notice some one was woundering who is at fault for his death, well lets be totaly honest it was NOT the Jew, nor the romans, but all of use we are all respontsable for his death all of us had put the 9 inc. nails in his hands and his feet, beacuse of our sins. So let us not forget this since it is wrong to think it was the Jews that killed him, but facts are facts and that is we all did.
As for the again Mel did a great job on this and I do hope that it will help the ones that do beilve become stronger beilivers and espcialy the ones that are not would se what He did for in love become one due to this great film
God Bless you all.
On 2/26/2004 4:05:49 PM,
Tim Harvey
wrote:
I would like to ask Daniel (On 2/25/2004 4:01:02 PM, Daniel wrote:) some questions.
Daniel, would you be willing to dialog with me on a few things?
In the beginning of your comment, you wrote, "As I am reading this, I see no one actually talkng abou the issues this movie is revitalizing."
Daniel, here you mention that there are issues (plural). Are there others besides your assertion that it was the Romans who killed Jesus that you would like to make?
You also wrote, "definitely not God (wouldn't that be blasphemous?);"
Daniel, do you remember the part in the movie where Pilate says to Jesus, "You don't want to talk to me? Don't you know that I have the power to crucify you and to release you?"
Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against me, unless it was given to you from above."
Jesus states here that Pilate had received his authority from God. So, in reality, it was God who crucified his own son. In Revelation 13:8 it mentions the Lamb that was sacrificed from the time when the world was made. Before God formed the world, it was his plan that Christ die for the sins of the whole world. Before the world was made, who else was there to sacrifice Jesus?
Later you wrote, "Now apply that to Jesus's crucifixion. Wouldn't it make sense that it was the state, the Roman Empire, that killed him? They humilaited him, they made him suffer, they drove the nails, and they had the final word."
Daniel, yes, they did humiliate him, punish him, and drive the nails, eventually killing him. And, yes, they are responsible for their actions and they will give an account to God for their role in this tragedy. They didn't have the final word, though. That belongs to God.
Let's bring this a little closer to home. What about your role in this tragedy? What about my role in this tragedy? Jesus was innocent. You and I have missed the mark. We have done wrong and we deserve to die. Jesus took your and my punishment so that you and I could be set free.
My favorite part in the movie was at the very end when I saw the face of the resurrected Christ. I don't know Jim Caviezel, but I do know the Jesus that he portrayed. God brought him back from the dead. Jesus suffered in our place, conquered all of our failures and won a complete victory over death. Because of that victory, we can have a relationship with with the man who took our punishment upon himself.
So, who is really responsible?
I would like to ask Daniel (On 2/25/2004 4:01:02 PM, Daniel wrote:) some questions.
Daniel, would you be willing to dialog with me on a few things?
In the beginning of your comment, you wrote, "As I am reading this, I see no one actually talkng abou the issues this movie is revitalizing."
Daniel, here you mention that there are issues (plural). Are there others besides your assertion that it was the Romans who killed Jesus that you would like to make?
You also wrote, "definitely not God (wouldn't that be blasphemous?);"
Daniel, do you remember the part in the movie where Pilate says to Jesus, "You don't want to talk to me? Don't you know that I have the power to crucify you and to release you?"
Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against me, unless it was given to you from above."
Jesus states here that Pilate had received his authority from God. So, in reality, it was God who crucified his own son. In Revelation 13:8 it mentions the Lamb that was sacrificed from the time when the world was made. Before God formed the world, it was his plan that Christ die for the sins of the whole world. Before the world was made, who else was there to sacrifice Jesus?
Later you wrote, "Now apply that to Jesus's crucifixion. Wouldn't it make sense that it was the state, the Roman Empire, that killed him? They humilaited him, they made him suffer, they drove the nails, and they had the final word."
Daniel, yes, they did humiliate him, punish him, and drive the nails, eventually killing him. And, yes, they are responsible for their actions and they will give an account to God for their role in this tragedy. They didn't have the final word, though. That belongs to God.
Let's bring this a little closer to home. What about your role in this tragedy? What about my role in this tragedy? Jesus was innocent. You and I have missed the mark. We have done wrong and we deserve to die. Jesus took your and my punishment so that you and I could be set free.
My favorite part in the movie was at the very end when I saw the face of the resurrected Christ. I don't know Jim Caviezel, but I do know the Jesus that he portrayed. God brought him back from the dead. Jesus suffered in our place, conquered all of our failures and won a complete victory over death. Because of that victory, we can have a relationship with with the man who took our punishment upon himself.
So, who is really responsible?
On 2/26/2004 3:59:10 PM,
C.M.
wrote:
I think that this movie is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Instead of experiencing a story about Jesus Christ and his life and times and mission, we were treated to a gorefest of blood and torture. Only a sadist could enjoy watching a film filled with such brutality and gore. Most people know of Christ's sacrifices for all of us, but to think that we want to participate in his torture is surely misguided. Mel Gibson should be ashamed of this movie, however, I am sure the millions that he will make will surely ease his conscience, if he has one.
I think that this movie is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Instead of experiencing a story about Jesus Christ and his life and times and mission, we were treated to a gorefest of blood and torture. Only a sadist could enjoy watching a film filled with such brutality and gore. Most people know of Christ's sacrifices for all of us, but to think that we want to participate in his torture is surely misguided. Mel Gibson should be ashamed of this movie, however, I am sure the millions that he will make will surely ease his conscience, if he has one.
On 2/26/2004 11:17:37 AM,
Georgie
wrote:
Seeing the movie and being in an audience that clapped at the resurection after crying at the crucifiction has been a faith building experience. I only hope the discussions I have seen online and off will continue and bring even more people to Christ.
Seeing the movie and being in an audience that clapped at the resurection after crying at the crucifiction has been a faith building experience. I only hope the discussions I have seen online and off will continue and bring even more people to Christ.
On 2/26/2004 11:13:37 AM,
omar
wrote:
The movie was so fun because when jesus life was SHowing i though that movie was giong to get bad.When i strat to see more of the movie i saw that movie got to sad and i strat to cry before the movie was done
The movie was so fun because when jesus life was SHowing i though that movie was giong to get bad.When i strat to see more of the movie i saw that movie got to sad and i strat to cry before the movie was done
On 2/26/2004 10:52:45 AM,
Marycruz Galdamez
wrote:
I really thought this movie was a life changing experience.You really dont know what Jesus went through until you actually see it.This movie made it very real and It makes you realize how greatful we sould all really be.
Go see It!,
Marycruz
I really thought this movie was a life changing experience.You really dont know what Jesus went through until you actually see it.This movie made it very real and It makes you realize how greatful we sould all really be.
Go see It!,
Marycruz
On 2/26/2004 9:13:16 AM,
gracie alexander
wrote:
I feel that the movie was and is very powerfull.This was what really happen to Christ and not sugar coatting it in any way.Mel Gibson did a great job protraying the last few hours of Jesus's life. I will be taking my 14 yr. daughter to see the movie this weekend. I advise if any parenting is planning on taking their young children PLEASE see the movie first.Then use your owm judgement.
God Bless Gracie A.
I feel that the movie was and is very powerfull.This was what really happen to Christ and not sugar coatting it in any way.Mel Gibson did a great job protraying the last few hours of Jesus's life. I will be taking my 14 yr. daughter to see the movie this weekend. I advise if any parenting is planning on taking their young children PLEASE see the movie first.Then use your owm judgement.
God Bless Gracie A.
On 2/26/2004 7:44:56 AM,
Allen Young
wrote:
Wow, what a prowerful movie. This movie was extremely accurate and well done. I pray that the the Holy Spirit will touch the people who see the movie, but have never read any of the gospel's.
Wow, what a prowerful movie. This movie was extremely accurate and well done. I pray that the the Holy Spirit will touch the people who see the movie, but have never read any of the gospel's.
On 2/25/2004 10:08:30 PM,
Micah White
wrote:
This movie was everything I thought it would be and more. Mel Gibson's level of obedience is something that we should all strive for. I pray for him everyday, and I believe that it is our job to make sure he is being built up and encouraged because I can just imagine what kind of devil is trying to attack him right now. So many movies about Jesus have not only sugar-coated his death, but forgotten about the humanity of Christ. I sat there and I cried, I thanked Jesus for everything he endured for Me. I not only pray that everyone that sees this movie has a heart that is good ground, but that they take the time to get intimate with Christ. Jesus died of a broken heart, he went through all that knowing that so many would reject him. But, he did it anyway, because he loved you and I. I will cry everytime I think about this movie, the annointing this movie has on it is that strong. A great debt was paid for us, and it's time to start paying it back with love and obedience.
This movie was everything I thought it would be and more. Mel Gibson's level of obedience is something that we should all strive for. I pray for him everyday, and I believe that it is our job to make sure he is being built up and encouraged because I can just imagine what kind of devil is trying to attack him right now. So many movies about Jesus have not only sugar-coated his death, but forgotten about the humanity of Christ. I sat there and I cried, I thanked Jesus for everything he endured for Me. I not only pray that everyone that sees this movie has a heart that is good ground, but that they take the time to get intimate with Christ. Jesus died of a broken heart, he went through all that knowing that so many would reject him. But, he did it anyway, because he loved you and I. I will cry everytime I think about this movie, the annointing this movie has on it is that strong. A great debt was paid for us, and it's time to start paying it back with love and obedience.
On 2/25/2004 8:43:13 PM,
Therese
wrote:
Our Lord and His Mother, Our Mother, are honored by Mel's film. Let us pray that the film produce only abundant good fruit.
Our Lord and His Mother, Our Mother, are honored by Mel's film. Let us pray that the film produce only abundant good fruit.
On 2/25/2004 8:31:15 PM,
Robert W. Ramirez
wrote:
Our family saw The Passion of The Christ tonight at the Mission Grove Cinema Star. We were all in awe by the scope and realism of Mel Gibson's movie, and my wife and I agree that this movie is as it was. From everything we have read in The Bible and heard at our church, Calvary Chapel San Bernardino (Red Barn), there is no doubt in our minds and hearts that Jesus Christ suffered this cruelty as it was depicted by Gibson. We felt sad, angry, and were shocked at what we saw - the torture and suffering of Jesus at the hands of the Jewish high priests and the Romans.
While we thank God everyday for giving the world his son so that we may be saved and born again, it is terrible at what he had to endure at the hands of the Jewish high priests, who were obviously threatend by Jesus because they worked for their own glory instead of the glory of God. Jesus exposed this to the world, and many responded by believing in the truth of Jesus Christ.
This movie is not anti-semetic, it merely depicts what is written in The Bible. It is a fact that the Jews rejected Jesus, and the Jewish high priests turned him over to the Romans because they wanted Jesus dead, but they did not want to dirty their own hands.
Thank you Mel, for this great movie, this awesome story, and for sticking to your beliefs and delivering a movie that tells it as it is written in the The Gospels.
Our family saw The Passion of The Christ tonight at the Mission Grove Cinema Star. We were all in awe by the scope and realism of Mel Gibson's movie, and my wife and I agree that this movie is as it was. From everything we have read in The Bible and heard at our church, Calvary Chapel San Bernardino (Red Barn), there is no doubt in our minds and hearts that Jesus Christ suffered this cruelty as it was depicted by Gibson. We felt sad, angry, and were shocked at what we saw - the torture and suffering of Jesus at the hands of the Jewish high priests and the Romans.
While we thank God everyday for giving the world his son so that we may be saved and born again, it is terrible at what he had to endure at the hands of the Jewish high priests, who were obviously threatend by Jesus because they worked for their own glory instead of the glory of God. Jesus exposed this to the world, and many responded by believing in the truth of Jesus Christ.
This movie is not anti-semetic, it merely depicts what is written in The Bible. It is a fact that the Jews rejected Jesus, and the Jewish high priests turned him over to the Romans because they wanted Jesus dead, but they did not want to dirty their own hands.
Thank you Mel, for this great movie, this awesome story, and for sticking to your beliefs and delivering a movie that tells it as it is written in the The Gospels.
On 2/25/2004 4:24:48 PM,
Paula Ortega
wrote:
I was excited to see this heart-wrenching, unforgettable film. I hope and pray it is a reality wake up call to many. Surely Passion was what the film depicted to be. The passion and mercy that Christ suffered for our souls was more than astounding. I didn't realize how much Christ suffered for us until I seen this movie. He was persecuted, crucified, etc. yet he still forgave. The story was magnificent! And I don't say that about movies very often. It rekindled my spirit; sparked some fire into my heart. I was awestricken! "If anybody has suffered it is you Jesus, thank You for everything! I love you more and more each day. What an extraordinary example you are for all of us. Lord Jesus, you are what love is all about!"
The message was evident that he died to save us from our sins and to love one another as Christ loved us. Thank you Mel Gibson for being obedient to God's call. This picture will change many lives.
I was excited to see this heart-wrenching, unforgettable film. I hope and pray it is a reality wake up call to many. Surely Passion was what the film depicted to be. The passion and mercy that Christ suffered for our souls was more than astounding. I didn't realize how much Christ suffered for us until I seen this movie. He was persecuted, crucified, etc. yet he still forgave. The story was magnificent! And I don't say that about movies very often. It rekindled my spirit; sparked some fire into my heart. I was awestricken! "If anybody has suffered it is you Jesus, thank You for everything! I love you more and more each day. What an extraordinary example you are for all of us. Lord Jesus, you are what love is all about!"
The message was evident that he died to save us from our sins and to love one another as Christ loved us. Thank you Mel Gibson for being obedient to God's call. This picture will change many lives.
On 2/25/2004 4:01:02 PM,
Daniel
wrote:
As I am reading this, I see no one actually talkng abou the issues this movie is revitalizing. Maybe we should try to use the Platonic reason that the apostle Paul implemented when writing the tenets that we continue to abide by in Christianity. Instead, I am seeing individuals, seeming "yes-men," saying how great God is, how this movie will unite the world without really examing the issues that MG' flick raises.
I went to the cinema and saw people advesrtising for their church as if they were presented a moment to push their collective beliefs on those leaving the theater. I read in a brochure, a line reading "Who really kiled Jesus?" and although we can go by interpretation ans say that the Jews killed him, or better that God's killed him, we must ask ourselves what does MG's movie show. Look at this as an analogy. When Robert Alton Harris was executed in California back in the 90's, who killed him? --His victim's parents, who asked for his death; definitely not God (wouldn't that be blasphemous?); or the State and people of California? Now apply that to Jesus's crucifixion. Wouldn't it make sense that it was the state, the Roman Empire, that killed him? They humilaited him, they made him suffer, they drove the nails, and they had the final word. But when I read that brochure, the word Roman shows up nowhere. History seems to have an indispensible tool in which it makes it easier for those in power to point fingers. The Jews, one of whom was Jesus, are always to blame for his death. And Anti-Semitic feelings are fueld by this. But logically, shoudln't we have Anti-Italian feelings instead. I mean using Platonic reason, if people want to despise someone, why not despise the progeny of the Romans, right?
As I am reading this, I see no one actually talkng abou the issues this movie is revitalizing. Maybe we should try to use the Platonic reason that the apostle Paul implemented when writing the tenets that we continue to abide by in Christianity. Instead, I am seeing individuals, seeming "yes-men," saying how great God is, how this movie will unite the world without really examing the issues that MG' flick raises.
I went to the cinema and saw people advesrtising for their church as if they were presented a moment to push their collective beliefs on those leaving the theater. I read in a brochure, a line reading "Who really kiled Jesus?" and although we can go by interpretation ans say that the Jews killed him, or better that God's killed him, we must ask ourselves what does MG's movie show. Look at this as an analogy. When Robert Alton Harris was executed in California back in the 90's, who killed him? --His victim's parents, who asked for his death; definitely not God (wouldn't that be blasphemous?); or the State and people of California? Now apply that to Jesus's crucifixion. Wouldn't it make sense that it was the state, the Roman Empire, that killed him? They humilaited him, they made him suffer, they drove the nails, and they had the final word. But when I read that brochure, the word Roman shows up nowhere. History seems to have an indispensible tool in which it makes it easier for those in power to point fingers. The Jews, one of whom was Jesus, are always to blame for his death. And Anti-Semitic feelings are fueld by this. But logically, shoudln't we have Anti-Italian feelings instead. I mean using Platonic reason, if people want to despise someone, why not despise the progeny of the Romans, right?
On 2/25/2004 3:46:40 PM,
Pastor Rick Kurnow
wrote:
I am a Messianic Jew. This film has nothing to do with Anti-Semitism. It was my sins and yours that killed Jesus. He willingly gave His life as a sacrifice. He literally took our place on that cross. I am guilty of my own sins. But He paid the price with His precious shed blood. Now I am a completed Jew through the Messiah Yeshua. The best part is that He is Alive. He rose again and now you and I can have a living relationship with God.He waits with open arms for you.Let Him embrace you today.
I am a Messianic Jew. This film has nothing to do with Anti-Semitism. It was my sins and yours that killed Jesus. He willingly gave His life as a sacrifice. He literally took our place on that cross. I am guilty of my own sins. But He paid the price with His precious shed blood. Now I am a completed Jew through the Messiah Yeshua. The best part is that He is Alive. He rose again and now you and I can have a living relationship with God.He waits with open arms for you.Let Him embrace you today.
On 2/25/2004 12:56:02 PM,
Larry R. Jackson
wrote:
The Passion of the Christ depicts a very realistic account of what took place and the way "life" was delt with at that time in history. THAT IS EXACTLY WHY GOD SENT JESUS TO EARTH THEN AND NOT IN THE YEAR OF 2004 A.D.
Larry R. Jackson
www.SupLnk.com
The Passion of the Christ depicts a very realistic account of what took place and the way "life" was delt with at that time in history. THAT IS EXACTLY WHY GOD SENT JESUS TO EARTH THEN AND NOT IN THE YEAR OF 2004 A.D.
Larry R. Jackson
www.SupLnk.com
On 2/25/2004 12:00:56 PM,
sardo numbspa
wrote:
I am hoping that those attending this film can do more that experience something emotional. Too many christians are just feeling things and not doing things. The last "thing" Christ told his disciples before the ascension was to
preach the Gospel, not sit around feeling weepy and goosebumped.
Gods' got plenty of cheerleaders, he needs players that will get on the field!
taking a friend to this movie when they dont understand who Jesus is, is much like sowing a pearl to a pig. Let your life be Gods Gospel movie and entwine it with the unsaved.
I am hoping that those attending this film can do more that experience something emotional. Too many christians are just feeling things and not doing things. The last "thing" Christ told his disciples before the ascension was to
preach the Gospel, not sit around feeling weepy and goosebumped.
Gods' got plenty of cheerleaders, he needs players that will get on the field!
taking a friend to this movie when they dont understand who Jesus is, is much like sowing a pearl to a pig. Let your life be Gods Gospel movie and entwine it with the unsaved.
On 2/25/2004 11:53:19 AM,
Ryan Bishop
wrote:
I was speechless to saythe least after that awesome movie!
I think that this movie gives us an emotion to what Jesus AND God really went through for worthless us!
It just amazes me of how much God really loves us!
Now everybody has to pray for anybody who is going to see it!
To give them strenght and at least a little understanding of how big that sacrifice really was!
I was speechless to saythe least after that awesome movie!
I think that this movie gives us an emotion to what Jesus AND God really went through for worthless us!
It just amazes me of how much God really loves us!
Now everybody has to pray for anybody who is going to see it!
To give them strenght and at least a little understanding of how big that sacrifice really was!
On 2/25/2004 11:33:53 AM,
Courtney Pepper
wrote:
After wading through over 200 people to watch this movie last night at the Riverside Marketplace, I was completely in AWE!
The movie left utter silence in the theather when it finished... people were left speechless, teary-eyed and sniffling! Mel Gibson is truly an angel doing God's work! That movie encourages us to further our study in the WORD, to review how we are living OUR lives, discuss what it all means for US and finally to WITNESS to others how Jesus Christ is and has been working in OUR LIVES!
Please go see this move... and encourage others to do the same.
Please leave all doubt and criticism somewhere else and be open to what God reveals to YOU personally.
Thank you.
After wading through over 200 people to watch this movie last night at the Riverside Marketplace, I was completely in AWE!
The movie left utter silence in the theather when it finished... people were left speechless, teary-eyed and sniffling! Mel Gibson is truly an angel doing God's work! That movie encourages us to further our study in the WORD, to review how we are living OUR lives, discuss what it all means for US and finally to WITNESS to others how Jesus Christ is and has been working in OUR LIVES!
Please go see this move... and encourage others to do the same.
Please leave all doubt and criticism somewhere else and be open to what God reveals to YOU personally.
Thank you.
On 2/25/2004 10:06:06 AM,
Evelyn Brown
wrote:
After viewing this insightful, wonderful mind opening story, it really makes a person think about a lot. Now I have even more unanswered questions for God!This story was made into a movie in a very spiritual guided way. Thank you God for having chosen everyone involved and espically Mel Gibson, for being the channel. I pray for everyone who sees this for their doors to their heart to be opened. God Bless everyone.
After viewing this insightful, wonderful mind opening story, it really makes a person think about a lot. Now I have even more unanswered questions for God!This story was made into a movie in a very spiritual guided way. Thank you God for having chosen everyone involved and espically Mel Gibson, for being the channel. I pray for everyone who sees this for their doors to their heart to be opened. God Bless everyone.
On 2/25/2004 8:05:52 AM,
Ted Judice
wrote:
The movie illustrated suffering, obiedence, dedication and the ultimate sacrafice.
My immediate realization is how insignificant my concerns have been regarding my humanistic unforgiving nature.
The Passion of Christ should create self examination of all that watch it.
This movie is uncomparable to any movie I have seen or will see.
The movie illustrated suffering, obiedence, dedication and the ultimate sacrafice.
My immediate realization is how insignificant my concerns have been regarding my humanistic unforgiving nature.
The Passion of Christ should create self examination of all that watch it.
This movie is uncomparable to any movie I have seen or will see.
On 2/25/2004 1:15:15 AM,
Tim Harvey
wrote:
Seeing a film interpretation of what Christ suffered helps me to realize how ugly my offenses are to God and why I needed Christ to die in my place.
Seeing a film interpretation of what Christ suffered helps me to realize how ugly my offenses are to God and why I needed Christ to die in my place.
On 2/24/2004 11:36:16 AM,
Ryan Bishop
wrote:
seeing the movie tonite and can't wait. and GOD IS SOOOOOOOOOOO AWSOME!
seeing the movie tonite and can't wait. and GOD IS SOOOOOOOOOOO AWSOME!
On 2/24/2004 11:27:57 AM,
BOB STEED
wrote:
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE THE IMPACT THIS MOVIE HAS ON OUR SOCIETY
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE THE IMPACT THIS MOVIE HAS ON OUR SOCIETY
On 2/24/2004 12:34:23 AM,
Brian Park
wrote:
I pray that the Lord will use this movie to influence our community, churches, and character.
Brian
I pray that the Lord will use this movie to influence our community, churches, and character.
Brian
On 2/23/2004 6:30:31 PM,
Jeff White
wrote:
God is good -- all the time
God is good -- all the time