[bmwcyle]

Then the Germans will miss the meaning of the Bible again in history.

[NYer]

The movie is being released in Germany three weeks ahead of schedule in response to public demand.

Meanwhile, the media gnash their teeth, and issue warnings, as the power of The Passion of The Christ, rolls into Europe.

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[Mike Darancette]

I thought that Europeans were supposed to be enlightened Million of Americans have seen the Passion with little or no personal acts against Jews by Christians. Yet Europe worried.

[Sabatier]

This rant is getting old. Give it up! Instead of whining about this movie they should be worried about the collapse of Spain to the Islamo-fascists.

[Jabba the Nutt]

Here's a bit of background info: In Germany, they have the 'Church Tax', which is 10% of your income tax. You are registered as Lutheran, Catholic or Jewish. (Not sure if Islam has been added). The funds are then directly sent to the church organization in that state.

You can declare yourself not a member of the church and get out of paying the Church Tax. If you do, the church will refuse to baptize your kids and you won't be buried in a church cemetery.

This system seems designed to push people out of the church. It also creates a parasitic church leadership, which doesn't have to work to attract congregants. They get their money, whether they do anything or not and you know what kind of people this situation attracts. So, you end up with a church leadership that is self-hating, that doesn't believe in Christianity and ultimately destroys faith.

[Constantine XIII]

"We urgently warn against using the suffering of Jesus as an instrument for anti-Semitism"

Whew, I'm glad someone warned us! :)

[Jaded]

Mr. Broder and his ilk are morons.

[Clint Williams]

German Jewish leaders and church officials have warned that The Passion of the Christ may stir up anti-Semitism when it opens in the country.

German Catholic leaders called the film problematic,

The Hun know their own kind best. If the Germans themselves say anti-Semitism is an essential part of their soul, why should I believe otherwise? The movie shouldn't play there. They can't handle it.