Passion of the Christ

[banjo bandit]

What did you think obout the movie" The Passion Of The Christ"?

 

[C.A.B.L]

The movie is impossible to describe in words. It's more of an emotional experience. It's one thing to read about the crucifixion in the bible, but it's another to actually see him scourged that severely. Now, keep in mind that the movie didn't actually show it as severe as it probably was in real life, because the bible says that "he was barely recognizable as a man" and you could still recognize Jim Caviezel. Still, I think it's a good thing to see Christ back in the Hollywood scene. And praise God for it.

 

[Singz4Him]

I was very moved by the Passion movie. I always thought I 'owned' salvation until I went to the movie. I went away from the theater in stunned silence. All I could think about were the times I chose to be selfish and sin with total disregard for what Christ did for us all, KNOWING FULL WELL, we would still sin. After the movie, I had a new ownership of salvation. And now, when temptation comes, I see the image of the 'satan' character when Jesus was praying at Gethsemane, where the worm crawls out of satan's nostril (ewww). It is helpful to me when I am faced with temptation, to visualize that scene and rebuke the devil and claim victory over temptation. I also felt very moved by the 'mother' perspective. Many people are offended by that because they have a preconceived notion that Catholics worship Mary. Well, I used to be Catholic and we did say that 'Hail Mary' prayer, but we always gave total glory and honor to God. We believed in the trinity and the diety of Jesus Christ. So, as a mother of sons, I appreciated that perspective. It made me ask, 'would I want my Joey or Jeremy to go through that for any reason?' and it helps me be a better Christian. As far as anti-semitism goes, if that's how you felt after the movie, then in my opinion, you went into it with that already decided. I like the way my preacher says it best, "Instead of seeing the blame put on the Jews, the movie made me think of how awful Iam, that Jesus would have to go through that so my sins are paid in full." (paraphrased, Bro. Chuck Wolfinbarger) I thought the movie did well to show divine apppointment. I loved the language too, I thought it was beautiful and was amazed at how little I relied on the subtitles to help me through. It must be because of reading and hearing sermons on the crucifixion. (hope that isn't too long) Hugs, Singz4Him

 

[Singz4Him]

What did you think obout the movie" The Passion Of The Christ"?

Hey, Have you thought of putting this post in other forums? I can't believe you haven't gotten more response than this. I know some people who haven't seen it yet because they want to have their response in private. I think those who feel that way may already know the magnitude of the sentiments. Let me know if you post somewhere else. I'm interested to hear more feedback. I work in an office where 27 people run in and out and I've heard many different responses. My husband refuses to see it, he's an atheist wanna-be. (He says he's atheist, but I don't buy it!) Hugz, Lori

 

[honeybee2]

WOW.
It shook me to my core.
I promised myself before i went that i would take a handful of kleenex. I forgot, and ended up with wet sleeves.(good thing i had a long sleeve shirt on)
I was tempted to think while watching the scourging and crucifixion that it was those religious #$@%& that put him there, and then i remembered once again why he died...it wasn't those religious ones that put him there, it was me. It became very personal.