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Most certainly, no movie can "accurately" portray the life of Christ. However, the world being in it's present state, I've wondered if perhaps God will bring good out of this movie, as He brings good out of all things. In this age of lack of morals and belief in God, perhaps the world *needs to be shocked* by this portrayal. I will be curious to see what impact it has on the morals of society. Many secular movies have as much as or even more than Mr. Gibson's movie. Maybe all the blood and gore will draw more people to see it.

All movies are the "vision" of the director. This is certainly not an Orthodox film and I don't think it is a "Catholic" film. It looks like our media has succeeded in overcovering this "news" story and making it a promotional success. After the superbowl incident, female rock stars kissing on stage, gays marrying, profanity being aired acceptable, etc., it might be a good time to put Christ in the theater's spotlight.

Lastly, if I may, I would object to the name of this thread "Mel Gibson's Passion". The film is "The Passion of Christ". Two separate subjects no doubt.