Point taken - but I would just add that perhaps we should not tip toward the other extreme either: we can’t understand the horror of man’s crucifixion of his own God without subjecting ourselves to a gaudy bloody 2 hour Hollywood pastiche of it.
We are all different personalities and the movie of the passion of our Lord may affect some people differently than others.
Yes, I have heard that from many people - it did affect them very deeply.
I understand where she was coming from - no doubt many are clearly genuinely moved by the film, but there are also those (including me and a Jesuit priest I once heard talk about the film) who were actually quite scandalized by it. It strikes some as sensationalism, even vulgar. I am serious, not trying to offend you or anyone. I respect what others think about it. This kind of thing is very subjective - it depends on who you are, your background.
You’re right:thumbsup:This “Mel Gibson” production should be regularly presented in all Parishes. It is foundational and has great impact. I would like to have feedback on this idea as I intend to have a meeting with my Pastor soon about this. Some people I have spoken to about this seem to only want to relate the movie to Lent. I feel otherwise, since many Catholics need to re-focus on the life of Jesus Christ, especially His Passion and Death.
I disagree. The movie panders to pop-culture’s appetite for over the top violence. The message is powerful enough to be told in a more reverent way.This “Mel Gibson” production should be regularly presented in all Parishes. It is foundational and has great impact. I would like to have feedback on this idea as I intend to have a meeting with my Pastor soon about this. Some people I have spoken to about this seem to only want to relate the movie to Lent. I feel otherwise, since many Catholics need to re-focus on the life of Jesus Christ, especially His Passion and Death.
Actually the real thing would have been a lot worse.
In this day and age I think we need a slap in the face to show what kind of pain our Lord went through to save us. We’ve become way too insensitive.
I think it depends on the personality of the one who is viewing it. I am able to watch it and it is a great meditation for me, and has helped me in my prayer life. I own the DVD and watch it about twice a year.
Your serious?
Yes. I would have put a smiley face if I intended a joke.
Yes. I am a sinner who has hurt others. I know what sin costs. I know that Christ has endured every ugly thing that humanity can perpetrate. I don’t need to see it on film to know what it cost him and us. I’ve seen it in my life. Putting it on a screen does not make His sacrifice any more real. For me, it detracts. But that’s just me.
See above ^^.
It’s ok. I like parts of the movie very much and I don’t begrudge anyone else these experiences. I wouldn’t choose to show it for lent but…
God Bless you,
Calling someone out on the level of the their “Catholicity” because someone doesn’t like a movie?
Precisely.
Treat a brutal killing of an innocent victim reverentially?
I like the movie too but goes without saying that smaller kids shouldn’t see it. As for graphic violence, there’s more on tv crime shows such as Criminal Minds, some CSI episodes, movies, the news and You Tube. But in The Passion of Christ it may be graphic in scenes, but I love the way Our Lady is portrayed too. Sometimes we need too see this les we forget what Jesus suffered for our sins.
Either I was not clear enough or you perhaps missed my point.Calling someone out on the level of the their “Catholicity” because someone doesn’t like a movie?
I can’t have an opinion as to “like” or not as I have not and will not watch it for most of the same reasons clem456 stated.
I am quite comfortable with my understanding of our Jesus’ suffering on my account, I don’t need to see it in graphic detail from the imagination from the man who played Mad Max.:ehh:
I feel the same about it. I find it to be an incredibly moving and very reverent depiction of Christ’s Passion. It is a brutal depiction, but how can it really be otherwise? I think Mel Gibson has done a great service to the world through the creation of this movie.