I wanted to see this movie to make up my own mind. Is it true to what is written and is it anti-Jewish? I would say that Mel Gibson's interpretation of the last hours of Christ's life was to say the least, a major stretch away from what is written in the Bible. The violence was unnecessary and quite revolting. One example (among many) is that I would think that if Jesus received this brutal treatment before, during and after he was on the cross, the others crucified at the same time would have received similar treatment (if this was indeed supposed to be a so called historic portrayal as stated by Gibson himself). I also believe that it was an extremely unfair portrayal of the Jews (since the only ones seen portrayed as sympathetic were a handful among hundreds) and it absolutely smacks of anti-Semitism.
So many important and enlightening aspects of the teachings of Jesus were left out completely and the focus was only on the most violent. Was that a violent period? Absolutely. Just as it is today. Did we need to see a human being (son of God) reduced to skeletal flesh like that to bring about the message of Christ? In my humble opinion, NO!
This is the most disgusting movie I have ever seen. Thank God, it is only one man's view of the Bible. I think our world is violent enough without pushing devout Christians into believing this is the format for enlightenment and reward.
So many important and enlightening aspects of the teachings of Jesus were left out completely and the focus was only on the most violent. Was that a violent period? Absolutely. Just as it is today. Did we need to see a human being (son of God) reduced to skeletal flesh like that to bring about the message of Christ? In my humble opinion, NO!
This is the most disgusting movie I have ever seen. Thank God, it is only one man's view of the Bible. I think our world is violent enough without pushing devout Christians into believing this is the format for enlightenment and reward.