You need to buy the Passion!
Posted on 10/11/2004 1:10:30 PM PDT by missyme
We're used to seeing liberal movie stars getting political—now a conservative from Hollywood is asking you to vote.
In a rare conservative push from Hollywood, Jim Caviezel — the man who played Jesus in "The Passion" — has produced a streaming e-mail campaign to encourage millions of Christians to register now and to vote in November. The crusade is being organized by Redeem the Vote.
The message is simple: "Hi, I'm Jim Caviezel. Please register to vote and cast your ballot on November 2."
Randy Brinson of Redeem the Vote said it is rare for a conservative movie star to be heard above the din of liberal actors.
"He's gone out and taken a risk," Brinson said, "[and] taken a stand for Christ. I think it's imperative that we as Christians rally behind him . . . All the energy that was put into "The Passion" to get people mobilized, to get people energized to understand what out Savior did for us, that needs to be turned in to action."
Caviezel's message has been e-mailed to millions of potential conservative voters, who simply need to open the e-mail to hear his plea. Peter Brandt, senior director of government and public policy at Focus on the Family, is impressed.
"I think it will be very effective," Brandt said. "This is a tremendously creative way to reach out to people and remind them of the importance of voter registration and of voting."
He said it's a message the real Jesus would endorse as well.
Prior to enlisting Caviezel, Redeem the Vote had already registered close to 50,000 voters on their Web site and at Christian concerts. Brandt, meanwhile, said it's not enough just to register — you have to also show up at the polls on November 2.
Brandt also added that the voter registration deadline in almost all states is coming up very soon — so don't miss your chance to vote. TAKE ACTION: Focus on the Family has created a voter registration Web site called iVoteValues.org.
The site offers a step-by-step method to help you when you go to your local board of elections office.
Sean Penn?
*shudder*
Johnny Depp???
*shudder*
Come ON you guys.....
He looks like my X...to bad my X didn't have any character.
Role Model with looks.....what a combo....
Roger that! :)
You need to buy the Passion!
Is that a Pirates Of The Caribbean sexy? Or a 21 Jump Street sexy?
All of the above.....(!!)
I agree...I saw the movie 2x and it was so emotional for me and heart wrenching...
You know, I did like that movie very much. It was a sleeper to be sure, but better than I expected.. which wasn't much. I don't expect much of anything from movies anymore. :)
He was also fantastic in Frequency... I skipped Angel Eyes. haha.
Well, we each have our tastes.
Who do you like?
(I'd add Russell Crowe to the top of my list, BTW... Keeanu Reeves.....)
LOL - there WAS something about Captain Jack wasn't there?
I agree... We're actually waiting to see if there will be a release from Mel - a director's cut with extras. If not, I've got it ready in my amazon wishlist.
Probably better that he doesn't. :)
Post 58 is better than the newer ones of today...
A hottie from the present:
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