What should I think?

[circa02]

Hi everyone, I have a problem. As a devoted believer in Christ I wanted very much to see Mel Gibson's "the Passion", but when I see any of the disturbingly realistic depictions of the crucifixion I freak out, like I'm just so overwhelmed I feel like I'm gonna puke. I don't feel this way cause I'm a prude or anything, it's just an involuntary reaction, I've never felt anything like it, but it's horrible. So I'm pretty sure I won't be able to watch the movie, but the bigger problem is this; is it wrong to be so disturbed by depictions of what happened to our savior, for us, for ME, to the point where I cannot take it? It feels wrong, like I I'm refusing to face reality, but just one of the pictures from the film involving the crucifixion just traumatizes me so much, its maybe the worst feeling I've ever experienced. Is it wrong to feel this way? Am I being selfish? Thanks ahead of time. Mike

 

[Bruno]

There is nothing wrong with feeling this way. Imagine the person you love deerly (mom, dad, sister, brother, girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend) on that cross. How would you feel?

Personally, I don't think I could even look.

 

[super slug]

I agree with Bruno,

Imagine seeing a artists impression of someone you love in pain. The same thing.

Just goes to show how much you love Jesus, especially in a world where we are bombarded by so much desensitiving media imagery.

You are blessed, circa02.

 

[Peter]

The scandle of the cross. No shame in not being able to bear it. It should move us.

Peace.

Peter