Who saw The Passion?
 

Who has seen it already? I'm seeing it on Sunday with my coworker's church and then participating in a discussion about it following the movie. I'm excited about it..........I just wonder if the violence and gore is as truly bad as they say......

Re: Who saw The Passion?
 

I haven't seen it yet, but I plan to when it comes out.

And, I think the violence and gore, while not "gratituitous" (hey, those were violent times), I think it's not for the faint of heart.
I don't think it's suitable for the kiddies under age 13. While I haven't seen the movie yet, I think what makes it quite difficult to watch is that there is a lot of suffering (whereas in super-violent movies like "The Last Samurai" and "Gladiator", the movies are violent, but at least the people died quickly, if not instantly.)

I saw ROOTS when I was about 7 and the scene where Kunta Kinte is kidnapped by slave traders was very distressing to me to watch. When I saw it again, as an adult, it was quite distressing too.

So yes, I think you should be mentally prepared that it will be quite a violent movie. I know that I am.

the movie is out today.

i am not seeing it. i know that i will not be able to handle it. people that have already seen said the cruxifiction is nearly an hour long. i say 'no thanks'

for the record, i think that this will be a huge box office hit. i hope it beats 'titanic'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you heard about the initial reaction? People are weeping and actually calling it a "life changing" movie. So many tickets have been block purchased. I was hoping to see it this weekend, but it appears unlikely. The local churches alone have closed out 3 shows.

I hope what O'Reilly says is true. He believes we are in a cultural war "religion Vs seculartarians." He is thinking that this single film experience could change the way our nation is headed.
Concessus seems to be it is NOT anti-Semitic. Rather it was for ALL the sins of this world Christ gave his life.

Others may think this is corny, or perhaps "unsophisticated":rolleyes: , but it's time for all of us to take back our country and reestablish the fundamental beliefs we were founded on!
I do not want an argument-just stating a STRONGLY held opinion.

very well said, JAM. I agree wholeheartedly.

I'm probably going to wait a week or two... I doubt I'll be able to get a ticket for quite a while.. it sounds like a lot of local churches, etc are buying large numbers of tickets for their congregations to go.

I saw it today and it is incredible. It is not anti-semetic, at least not in my opinion. I really liked the fact that it was spoken in Aremaic and Latin and is subtitled, I think it adds to the authenticity.

I've read some reviews where they criticize Gibson for not explaining in greater detail why Jesus was dying, as though no one knows it was for all of our sins.

The camera work was outstanding on it focused on certain aspects he felt was important. It was gory and bloddy, but necessarily so, I mean being crucified was defintiely no cake walk.

It actually brought a tear to my eye a few times, I won't lie I probably would have cried if there weren't people around (a man can cry, just not in public). I would go so far as to say it is a "life chaning" movie b/c I realized with the problems I have in my life they are nothign compared to what He went though and I think showing it in is full unabashed state really hit home. you know how hearing or reading about something doesn't do it justice, well seeing it on film definitely makes a person realize how gruesome it was. Jesus suffered tremendously and I knew that but never understood how much he did suffer until seeing this film.

I mean the worst problem I have is trying to get my ex-girlfriend back. It also makes me want to read the Bible more and makes me want to be a better person.

Sorry to drag on so long, I'm still thinking about it all and taking it in.
Just my $0.045
-Mark

a guy in dallas bought 6,000 seats for his church, co workers, and other who wanted tickets. here in jacksonville, every theater is sold out for the next few days. this is going to be huge

I just saw the movie and am still unable to stop crying. It is the most amazing movie I have ever seen. Since I started college I haven't been to church except for Christmas and Easter, so I feel that I have forgotten what religion provides us. I am not saying that everyone should see this movie and it will change them religiously, but I think that it does provide hope and inspiration. For a man to endure such torture and to forgive all those who have tortured him makes me think that my problems aren't as bad as I think. The fights I have with friends over guys or clothes are pointless. I think this movie will inspire everyone who sees it.
Be prepared for a lot of bloody scenes. Halfway through the movie all those around me were crying nonstop and many couldnt even watch the screen by the time the crucifiction happened.
I say go and see it even if you think it doesnt portray the story right, because you will never know until you see it and interpret it yourself.

Haven't seen it, but Charlie Rose is about to discuss it with guests.

I agree 100% with your statement!!!!!

I just got back from seeing it and it is an EXTREMELY powerful movie. It is also one of the goriest films that I have ever seen, but I do not think that a single bit of it was unnecessary. It really puts things into perspective. One of my friends summed it up quite nicely as we walked out of the theater "I can't believe that we were actually mad when we came in that we didn't get good seats, why do we care so much?" It was an indescribable movie.

I'm in the same boat. All I can think about is my exbf. It seems so big to us, but it's really not. Good post!!

APPLAUSE APPLAUSE for justamom!!!!

Bring back the inquisition, as long as I can pick out the heretics lol ;)

And put women back in their biblical place :)

If yuou find suffering moving and inspiring keep in mind that you don't have to stray far from your neighborhood for examples. Some of which will exceed the suffering from crucifixtion.

Further, keep in mind that the suffering of your neighbors is purely human in the sense that they have no comfort of knowing it has a rhyme place or ending.

I have often wondered if being the Son of God has a certain diminishing on the significance of pain. Its an advantage that your average mortal doesn't have.