Lay Off Mel Gibson (Jesus as God – and they believe in that )

newsmax ^ | 1/16/2003 | James Hirsen

[TLBSHOW]

Lay Off Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson stands out in Hollywood like an oak tree in a field of ragweed. You see he doesn't share the values, beliefs or lifestyles of the left in Tinseltown. He actually makes meaningful films with messages that celebrate family, faith and freedom. And worst of all for the entertainment libs, he's super successful at it.

Gibson has really gone and done it this time. Some folks in the liberal establishment are extremely uncomfortable with the actor/director/producer's latest project. It turns out that his company has underwritten a film that Gibson himself is directing. The working title is "The Passion," and it's about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This is completely unacceptable to some. Not only is this film not going to demean Christianity, as other flicks like "The Last Temptation of Christ" and "Jesus of Montreal" have done, but Mel is actually using Scripture as his guide and telling the literal truth.

"Tolerant" liberals can't stand for this type of material being disseminated. The anti-Christian types may have already begun their opposition research. In fact, it appears as if the snoop troops are out in full force.

Gibson went on Fox News' "O'Reilly Factor" and indicated that a print reporter is nosing around his family, friends and even his 85-year-old father. There's apparently an attempt to dig up some dirt in hopes of harming Mel and his project.

In answer to O'Reilly's questions, the filmmaker responded with the directness of a faith-filled individual.

Gibson referred to Christ's death as a "sacrifice willingly taken."

When speaking of those who might appreciate the film, Gibson said, "I think anybody that is in the know about Jesus as God – and they believe in that – realize that he was brutalized and that I'm exploring it this way." That's the statement of an unabashed believer in the deity of Jesus.

Gibson spoke of the actual suffering that will be displayed in the film in this way: "When you look at the reasons behind why Christ came – why he was crucified – he died for all mankind and he suffered for all mankind, so that, really, anybody who transgresses has to look at their own part or look at their own culpability."

We all pretty much know this isn't the usual theology of Hollywood. The film will utilize languages of the New Testament period – Aramaic and Latin. Gibson believes that a filmmaker can "transcend language with the message through image."

It looks like the worldview of some folks is seriously threatened by the combination of Gibson's talent and Christ's story. Whatever the case, it's a sure bet that a lot more Americans are grateful to Mel Gibson and won't take kindly to some lefty-led filth-finding expedition. Maybe it's time for such so-called journalists to get a new hobby. Or maybe even find religion.

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[Thane_Banquo]

I loved his work in We Were Soldiers. Very clear pro-family, pro-marriage undercurrents in that movie, including the famous line (paraphrased from my memory): "What is the last thing a man says when he's dying on the battlefield? 'Tell my wife I love her.'" Liberals, if the really thought about it, would hate that line because 1)It portrays soldiers as the human beings they are. And 2) It confirms that marriage is more than a social, economic, or legal institution: It is also a spiritual one, and therefore it is not obsolete.

[Notwithstanding]

wonderful piece - thanks for posting

[cactusSharp]

I say it here and now...as Peter denied Christ three times as the cock crowed, that was written on purpose so we (oops) I, know the courage to declare my love of Christ

Count me a soldier for Christ, it's a battle I'd love
to fight

[oyez]

A film like this will give a mulitiudes of people their first positive exposure to the life, death and resurection of Christ. Hopefully Mel overcome his critics There are a lot of fertile souls out there.

[widowithfoursons]

"Braveheart" was wonderful. He said that the movie about Christ used Latin and Aramaic dialect because the VISUAL portrayal spoke the words. Sometimes I think that Gibson is an angel; just here to keep our hopes up.

[11th Earl of Mar]

I am interested to know how Gibson's movie ends. Is Jesus in the grave or is He risen?

Hollywood always dismisses the Resurrection.

Does anybody know how Mel will film it?

[tractorman]

I'm with you too.

Pax vobis cum

[Skooz]

Count me in. Ever heard "Watch My Back" by Keaggy, King and Dente?

[condi2008]

Here's a link to another thread about Mel, this movie and the spiritual warfare that surround it.

[Russ]

Just from reading Gibson's comments I'd say he will portray
the resurrection as it is in the Bible. Maybe, though, like
Christ, the movie will have no end...

[paultwynn]

I think this is key. "The last Temptation" Didn't have
the guts to take on the Resurrection. I love Mel, and I
hope is does portray the Resurrection, but my feeling is
he'll do a great movie that ends at the Crucifixion.

[bullseye1911]

My respect for Mel Gibson only continues to grow, (despite the anti-NRA BS in Lethal Weapon 4). Reminds me of a story told to me by a shopkeeper in Harbor Springs, Mich. last year.

Seems Mel, who built a resort home there, was in the shop one day with his whole family. That's right, all seven kids and wife. He had assembled all the kids at the door and told them "don't touch anything." As they rambled around, one of the youngest reached out at something, then hesitated and looked at Dad. His stare back was all it took, nothing was said. This shopkeeper said Mel's family was one of the most polite, well behaved that he can recall. Think I know why....Regards

[katana]

I suggested to my son that he mention this production to his Latin teacher. She will finally have something to show her students besides Ben Hur and Gladiator.

More seriously, this film could lead to many being saved who would otherwise never be reached by any other form of outreach. That, above all else, will make it the target of all who, knowingly or not, follow the Enemy.

[BaghdadBarney]

It's not hard to understand liberals utter contempt for such a outward expression of true faith in the guy upstairs. Hollywood's conditioned its liberal friends by letting Alanis Morrisette (Dogma) and Whoopi Goldberg (some Christmas movie) play the Almighty. Can anyone think of anything more blasphemous?

Supposedly, according to the National Enquirer the New York Times is among those "publications" that are digging into the background of Gibson (and his family) to find some sort of dirt to discredit him. Don't be surprised to see some Frank Rich-authored and/or sponsored expose in NYT magazine the week before Gibson's film is released.

[Billthedrill]

For the life of me I cannot understand what the shouting is all about. You'd figure it would be those bible-thumping Christian fellers (you know, the ones who have been the villains in Hollywood films for the last couple of decades) who would be raising a ruckus, but it seems it's not. It is extremely revealing that the Hollywood types are perfectly comfortable with the image of Jesus as gay, degenerate, a gang leader, or a psalm-singing trapeze artist, but not as Savior. While I would not stoop to accusing them of experiencing twinges of conscience, there must be a more delicate way of describing this particular sort of spiritual discomfort...

[mdittmar]

I like Gibson's movies,I will see this one.

Even if I can't understand the words.

[moyden]

Liberals are evil.