[dennisw]

Another commentator who is really attacking the Gospels (in the guise of attacking Gibson) and putting christians on notice that they are not supposed to take their beliefs to the public square..........

Actually attacking Emmerich's/Gibson's version of the Passion. Gospels come in second as a source. I applaud Safire for being willing to stand against the general sentiment

[churchillbuff]

I applaud Safire for being willing to stand against the general sentiment

What are you talking about? Every columnist and editorial writer on the NY Times -- and in the mainstream media -- has condemned this movie. Safire is FLOWING WITH the "general sentiment." It took no balls at all to write this column for a readership, and management, who hate Gibson and Christianity.

If it's courage you admire, than you should be applauding Gibson for risking hoots from anti-christian Hollywood by refusing to adulterate the Gospels with PC spin.