Gore's the crime of 'Passion' (More hate and hysteria from the left)

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/moviereviews/story/167446p-146309c.html ^ | 2/24/04 | Jami Bernard

[HEY4QDEMS]

I can't help but feel that anyone who calls this movie anti-jewish is broadcasting their own anti-christian sentiment.

Secondly, when the smoke finally clears, this movie may well be heralded as the most important movie of our generation.

[Chris Talk]

This post starts with the word "Gore," and I thought I would be reading the latest about Prince Albert.

LOL.

[GailA]

Did some googling

http://www.carm.org/misc/crucifixion.htm

http://www.holytrinity.ok.goarch.org/Interesting%20Stuff/Special%20Communication%20Plus%20Picture.html

http://www.frugalsites.net/jesus/scourging.htm

http://www.intermirifica.org/lent/passion4.htm

Scourging of Jesus

At the Praetorium, Jesus was severely whipped. (Although the severity of the scourging is not discussed in the four gospel accounts, it is implied in one of the epistles (1 Peter 2:24). A detailed word study of the ancient Greek text for this verse indicates that the scourging of Jesus was particularly harsh. (33) ) It is not known whether the number of lashes was limited to 39, in accordance with Jewish law. (5) The Roman soldiers, amused that this weakened man had claimed to be a king, began to mock him by placing a robe on his shoulders, a crown of thorns on his head, and a wooden staff as a scepter in his right hand.

(1) Next, they spat on Jesus and struck him on the head with the wooden staff. (1) Moreover, when the soldiers tore the robe from Jesus' back, they probably reopened the scourging wounds. (7)

The severe scourging, with its intense pain and appreciable blood loss, most probably left Jesus in a preshock state. Moreover, hematidrosis had rendered his skin particularly tender. The physical and mental abuse meted out by the Jews and the Romans, as well as the lack of food, water, and sleep, also contributed to his generally weakened state. Therefore, even before the actual crucifixion, Jesus' physical condition was at least serious and possibly critical.

[JimSEA]

One answer to the claims of anti-Sematism can be found in an Easter prayer:

Prayer to the Crucified Christ

Lord Jesus hanging on the Cross, I raise sorrowful and shameful eyes to You. You have granted me untold blessings and I have repaid You by contributing to Your Passion and death. My hands took part in Your scourging, my voice was among those who denied You and called for Your death, my thoughts brought about Your crowning with thorns, my sins drove nails into your hands and feet, and the lance into Your side.

Dear Lord, forgive me for all these sins. You are great, glorious, and infinitely good; I am insignificant, selfish, and hopelessly sinful. But I am sorry for my sins, and by the Blood shed in Your Passion I beg for forgiveness and for a share in Your love and grace.

Amen

This was found at: http://www.immaculateheart.com/Ave%20Maria/prayers_to_the_Son.htm

[Paul Atreides]

Is it historically accurate?

I seem to recall a bunch of people in the media saying a big "Who cares?", concerning the historical accuracy of the miniseries about the Reagans.

[mr.pink]

Anyone who'd print such absurd hyperbole would not be allowed to work for any responsible news organization.

She doesn't work for a responsible news organization...she works for Mort Zuckerman's.

[Sloth]

I seem to recall a bunch of people in the media saying a big "Who cares?", concerning the historical accuracy of the miniseries about the Reagans.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1071479/posts

[novacation]

And your point is?It's not Wtar Wars. It will have a limited audience.One of the complaints I have with Gibson movies is that they are very violent and bloody.It will pass if the screamers will let it.