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Incredible. Please give us an example that supports your claim.

I am not religious although I was brought up Protestant. I went in to the movie keeping an open mind as much as possible. I wanted to see if it 'made me believe'. I was also curious how someone who knows nothing of Christianity would view the movie.

From the non-Christian point of view, you have a guy, who believes that he is in some way divinity. In most cultures, that right there is a red flag. Numerous times, he shows utter disrespect for the Romans as well as the Jews. Rather than taking a diplomatic approach to things, he is very confrontational. I found it very hard to be sympathetic when it is obvious he is bringing most of the things that happen down on himself and is doing it willingly.

Again, I don't mean to insult anyone by saying these things, this is just the impression I got watching it. I highly doubt anyone from a non-Christian culture, who watches this movie is going to get much out of it besides Christians like to watch their 'God' being tortured to death.

It's not a history movie to be viewed with attorney like objectivity.

It's a Christian film. Christ is at the center of it. Btw, yes you are correct he brings everything down on himself. That is his mission...he's got the whole worlds sins in his hands.

It's rather silly to view it from a secular perspective.

From the non-Christian point of view, you have a guy, who believes that he is in some way divinity. In most cultures, that right there is a red flag. Numerous times, he shows utter disrespect for the Romans as well as the Jews. Rather than taking a diplomatic approach to things, he is very confrontational. I found it very hard to be sympathetic when it is obvious he is bringing most of the things that happen down on himself and is doing it willingly.

And from the Christian point of view, this is Christ, the very image of God incarnate on earth. He is the Creator, Lord and future Judge of these very people who want to kill Him for claiming to be the Messiah.

The fact that He even subjected Himself to them, and prayed that they be forgiven shows a grace and humility that is astounding considering who He really is.

Christians thank God for giving himself to be tortured to death in their place. They take no pleasure in wishing torture upon God. If you're a believer you will get the point of this movie. If you're an unbeliever you won't understand.