Ah, Jesus movies. I remember being thoroughly traumatized by a Jesus movie in first grade when the Catholic school I went to decided that showing everyone, even the elementary school kids, a Jesus movie right before Easter break was an excellent plan. Oh, the nightmares from seeing a crucifixion at age 7!
Are you in support of this film? Curious, given the blasting of the movie for supposed anti-Semitism.
Yes, definitely in support of it. From what I've seen, most of the blasting that has been publicized is from people who hadn't seen the movie yet. The comments I've heard or read from those who have seen it say it's historical and scriptural, and in no way can be construed to suggest that Jews are collectively responsible for Jesus death.
I certainly wouldn't take a young child to this movie. Kids should be taught the how and why of Jesus' sacrifice, but I think the details of how horrible crucifixion is can wait.
It is not enough simply to say that "scripture cannot be construed to suggest that Jews are collectively responsible for Jesus' death." I know and you know that this is true, but the fact is that a significant subset of Christians did in fact construe the scripture in just such a way for a good 1500-year chunk of time. And some of them are still at it. Are Jewish groups being overly touchy about Mel's movie? Absolutely. But you have to understand that, from their point of view, they have some reason to be touchy. They and their forefathers have heard the crucifixion story innumerable times as a justification for atrocities against them, and this at the hands of us and our forefathers
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Are you in support of this film? Curious, given the blasting of the movie for supposed anti-Semitism.
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I certainly wouldn't take a young child to this movie. Kids should be taught the how and why of Jesus' sacrifice, but I think the details of how horrible crucifixion is can wait.
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