![]() ![]() Therefore, I am glad the movie is out because it depicts very accurately the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. What is in it is a brutally detailed depiction of Christ’s suffering, apparently, just as it really was. But, from what I have heard of the movie, these things are not in it. We Christians need to do that, especially since official Roman Catholic theology has so many serious problems (Mariolatry, denial of justification by faith alone, purgatory, penance, etc.). You experience it.ĬARM does encourage examining the movie critically. However, a CARM Board of Directors member has seen it and he told me it is excellent with no overtones of Roman Catholic theology except maybe a prolonged shot of Mary in anguish. Unfortunately, at the time of this article (2-18-2004), I have not seen the film so I cannot comment on the content. Okay, so what of the content of The Passion? Does it promote Roman Catholicism? In fact, I would rejoice that such a movie had been made, regardless of who made it, and I would pray that the Lord would use the film for His glory–even though a “godless atheist” made it for the purpose of profit. I would recommend the movie wholeheartedly. If an atheist made a biblically accurate movie of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection and did so for the sole purpose of making money, does that mean the movie is bad? Of course not. and they hadn’t even seen it! The content of the film is what needs to be examined to see if the film has merit or not. To my shock, I have even heard more than one Christian say the film is a tool of the devil, corrupted, and promotes Roman Catholicism. Some Christians have fallen into this error because Mel Gibson is a Roman Catholic and they decry the movie for that reason. The genetic fallacy is the error of argumentation that attempts to endorse or disqualify a claim (or movie) because of the origin of the claim. This latter complaint is known as the genetic fallacy. Some Christians are complaining that we should avoid the movie because it was made by a Roman Catholic who, I have heard, stated he wants it to help promote Roman Catholicism. And, of course, let’s not leave out Protestants. Segments of Hollywood have decried the movie as a waste of time and nothing more than a religious self-cathartic effort of Mr. Some Jewish leaders worry that the film might incite anti-Semitism. ![]() ![]() If an R-rated movie about Jesus weren’t enough in itself to cause controversy, fuel has been added to the fire by a host of disparate critics. It is a violent and graphic depiction that displays with great detail the painful ordeal of Christ. The movie “The Passion” by Mel Gibson is an account of 12 hours of Christ’s ministry dealing with His trial and crucifixion. ![]()
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