The Passion Of The Christ - The Movie - Was it an accurate portrayal?
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It's as accurate as it can get.\n\nSatan himself tried to stop this from movie from being made.  Mel Gibson speaks of all the demonic forces that came against him and his team.  But God wanted this movie to be released to bring in the harvest as the Lord's return is sooner than we think.\n\nGod bless you and I understand you getting ill.  Jesus really went through all that for you and me.
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Sure I will. Tom Hanks is a great actor.  The story line is fiction.  Sure in the preface Dan Brown makes a fool of himself by making false claims, but he states the story line is fiction.  If as a Christian I'd go and see Mission Impossible Three, surely i'd view the Davinci Code.  In fact, I look forward to seeing it.\n\nAnd further more, even if the book is "hersey", you can't argue with the results.  Whether or not Dan Brown intended it, more people are seeking out the truth behind the book and finding Constantine and the real Gospel.  I think God works in some powerful ways...\n\nPlus, the movie itself opens up a whole new area of witness that can be used for ministry.  We are called to be able to provide an answer for our faith.  If a non-believer's question comes from something within the film, i'd like to be able to give him a clear answer.
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I found the language of the show to be quite interesting. Fore instance, during the first half of the show, they kept asking the question: "Is it real?" This isn't really what they meant, what they meant was "Is it old?" To me, they were implying that "real" = "true".\n\nThey also did not mention several Gnostic beliefs that would have discredited the movement in many people's eyes. You remember the scene at the last supper when they talked about Jesus laughing because the disciples were worshipping the wrong God, that the God who created the universe was actually an inferior God that was not worthy to be worshipped. What they didn't say was that Gnostics believed that this was the God of the Old Testament, so they ignored the Old Testament.\n\nAnother thing that stuck out to me was the phrase "When Jesus appeared on the Earth." Because they believed that the material world was evil, they had what is known as a Docetic view of Jesus. That is, that Jesus only appeared to be human, because God would have never become human and contaminated himself with the material world.\n\nI strongly agree with the speaker at the end who said that the Gospel of Judas provides valuable historical information about the history of Christianity and the movements within it. It shows us that there was never one single Christianity being practiced.  People have beein arguing about who Jesus was since a few minutes after he died.  With that being said, I do not personally believe it provides a historically accurate picture of the characters of Jesus and Judas.\n\nFinally, they seemed to think the fact that there were many Christianities unique. I have to disagree with that. There are many different versions of the Christian faith today, with different holy texts, etc. The book of Mormon is a prime example.\n\nIf you read the other Gnostic texts, you will find they have a lot in common with the Gospel of Judas.  For instance, both the Gospel of Judas and the Gospel of Thomas elevate one of the Disciples above the others.  The Gospel of Mary Magdalene does the same thing for Mary.  None of the four canonical gospels does this for their author.\n\nAnother thing that absolutely amazes me is that we have 4 gospels that tell very similar stories.  There are some minor differences in the order of events or the events included, but they are consistant for the most part.  One new gospel is found that offers a different story and many people jump on that and say, "Wow!  This is the real story."  It just doesn't make any sense.
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It is a work of fiction.  As with most fiction, it is based upon some fact, some myth, and some imagination.  It presents some interesting ideas and certainly has generated worldwide discussion and controversy, which is great for the author - certainly boosts sales. \n\nThe book itself was a disappointment considering all the hype - just a good read, not awesome.  Though I will go see the movie, or rent it later, I'm not expecting it to be spectacular - the book wasn't, so the movie wouldn't usually be better than the book. \n\nAs to the ideas presented, I take no particular stand on those.  The Catholic Church certainly can be prone to secrets, and in Jesus' day it would have been very unusual, even somewhat unacceptable, for a man of his age to be unmarried.
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I agree... it's sensationalistic and it's disgusting how the movie studios, men who exist in their field to make money, set their sights on making money from Christians and they knew how to do it.  The marketing materials, free screenings for ministers so they'd guide their flock to see the movie too.\n\nFor those saying "Read the bible, it's true."  I also read Harry Potter and saw the movie... does that mean Harry Potter really happened, too?  Same logic, different outcome.  Funny.
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The movie is nothing more than religious propaganda, and not as ineteresting as propaganda like "Passion of the Christ".  \n\nThe movie was pseudoscientific crap, full of deliberate lies and urban myths.\n\nThe scientists who appearded were all outraged at the way they were presented in that movie.\n\nBy all means watch it, but be aware that it is just a work of fiction intended to gain converts to a religion. Almost nothing they say is true or accurate.
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No. The Last Temptation of Christ is a like a passion play.  It depicts the passion of Christ, not the resurrection.
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nah. i know the Christian religion is true. no movie or book is going to make me doubt that! :) and hey..thanks for the best answer before. appreciate it! :)
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I understand your confusion, and to a ceratin extent, I agree with you.\n\nI read the book, and I plan to see the movie (as soon as the hype dies down).  I think that the reason this book is taken so seriously is for two reasons:\n\n1.  Dan Brown begins the book by stating that all of the groups, artwork, etc. are completely true.  People assume that if these things are true and accurate, then the whole book must be as well.\n\n2.  The whole premise, that Jesus was married and that the "holy grail" isn't a cup but is in fact the holy bloodline of Jesus, isn't a new theory and is one that some people have argued for many years.  Plus, it is plausible!  I'm not saying that it is likely, but it is possible.\n\nWhat I don't understand is why this film has to change poeple's faith.  Even if it was discovered with 100% certainty that Jesus was married, that doesn't change my faith in Christianity at all!  (It makes me wonder about the people who made the decision to cover it all up, but it doesn't change my faith in God.)  In fact, learning that Jesus was married might actually make me identify with Him more than I currently do.\n\nI wish that people would think about that more seriously... what has REALLY changed?
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i agree with everything that jerik f said. the film is based on a book of fiction with some reasonable .what if..' theories...and it is a great film, in my opinion - but - everyone is entitled to theirs.....\nand no, Christian people shouldn't oppose it, if anything the film encourages a healthy debate on the subject doesn't it?  and the one thing that Christian people like to do is talk about their religion, don't they?
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thats nice... you also watched that!!!\n\nactually, there is alot of inconsistent details in the bible but nonetheless the same....\n\njudas' gospel was very compelling it contradicted the 4 gospels but i guess you wouldn't believe in that unless you have a strong faith towards jesus...\n\n\nnow, i'm having a hard time thinking.......
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Plot Summary for \nThe Passion of the Christ (2004) \n\nThe Passion of The Christ focusses on the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life. The film begins in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus has gone to pray after sitting the Last Supper. Jesus must resist the temptations of Satan. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, Jesus is then arrested and taken within the city walls of Jerusalem where leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy and his trial results in a condemnation to death.\nSummary written by Adam Ward\n\nThis film depicts the final hours of Jesus Christ, starting from His prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and His betrayal at the hands of Judas Iscariot. It goes on to show the trials He endured under Pontius Pilate and King Herod as well as the torture and ridicule He suffered in between. Once the death sentence is pronounced, He carries a heavy wooden cross to Golgotha amidst throngs of jeering citizens and horrendous beatings, while a few citizens do what they can to help Him. Throughout this time, we are shown memories from His past with His mother and Disciples, where He gives His teachings. Finally, He is crucified, dies, and is buried, but resurrects from the dead on the third day.\nSummary written by Curly Q. Link
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The Passion of Christ, even Jewish scholars have references to Jesus being crucified.\n\nWhile even the author of the Da Vinci Code refers to his book as a work of fiction.
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Not at all. I thought it was a very clever movie. Obviously some Christians will whine about it, but let's be realistic - some Christians whine about everything.
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Go here and get the full thing, including how it was authenticated.  Sounds real to me.\nhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/04/0406_060406_gospel.html
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The movie is based on a fictional novel so why would you go into seeing it believing it was a documentary?  It is just entertainment.  Part of it can be based on fact like the trully existing Opus Dei or on fiction as the fictional characters that are in the movie.  Take it as you like it.  If you believe there is truth to it believe it if you do not don't believe it.  In the end it is not a documentary it's an action adventure movie.  Go to see it with an open mind.
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I have. I enjoyed it very much. It was great to see many spiritual concepts being shown and discussed in a movie, a rare treat these days. I had to watch it twice to digest it all.