[dangus]

I'm a traditional Catholic. I think a sympathetic portrayal of Judas is a brilliant idea; after all he was one of Jesus' closest friends... his corruption and downfall must be classic fodder for a tragedy. I sincerely hope you're not blindsided by the criticism here. We need Christians in Hollywood.

I have to ask, though: That dialog from the Temple... how could you have Jesus say that? It asserts that Jesus believed he was wrong to drive away the money-changers as he did. In fact, if it were true, it would be Jesus committing a venial sin!

[karnage]

With a movie like this, we tried to anticipate questions and objections wherever possible - and we all missed this one - Father Frank, Tom and myself. If I had it to do over again, I would have changed that line of dialogue so that instead of saying, "I lost my temper," Jesus would have said something about his anger - however justifiable and righteous - not being the main thrust of his mission. Or something like that.

[karnage]

With a movie like this, we tried to anticipate questions and objections wherever possible - and we all missed this one - Father Frank, Tom and myself. If I had it to do over again, I would have changed that line of dialogue so that instead of saying, "I lost my temper," Jesus would have said something about his anger - however justifiable and righteous - not being the main thrust of his mission. Or something like that.