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1 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 114577 | ||
Should we thank the Catholic church nor for "The Passion of the Christ"? Somehow, it seems now that it had to happen. That is the way that Catholics do things. This is not meant to be an offensive statement but I think that only a Catholic could have made that movie. I do not kow for sure what I am saying here. My parents were Catholic and I attended a Catholic school. All I will say is that, as a child, I found the pictures on the wall and the "Stations of the Cross" really frightening. I stayed away from them. Now I find I have not seen the movie. If I do see it the reason would be that it enables me to talk about it. It is my impression that only Catholics have been referring to the sufferings of Christ as a "Passion". With that and the movie itself, are they not making a unique contribution to Christianity? |
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2 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | kalos | 114598 | ||
Neither do I know for sure what you are saying here. Should we thank the Catholic church for the film "The Passion of the Christ"? Why would we do that? The Roman Catholic church did not make the film. "The Catholics" (plural) did not make the film. The film was made by A (one) Catholic. |
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3 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 114600 | ||
Pardon me, me friend. I was asking a question. It occurred to me that the word "passion" is not common among Christians. (To my knowledge it has not been, until now). But Catholics have been using the term. Now there is this movie made by a man who is passionate in his devotion to that denomination. It seems to be that he has done it because of the influence the church has had on him. If I am saying anything, as a context for my question, it is that I perceive this movie to have been inspired by the Catholic church. As in this entire thread, I am looking for something positive, that would have been contributed by one segment of the church. By "church" I mean the entire body of Christ. I take it that the Catholic church is a part, and that it is contributing something positive. |
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4 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | CDBJ | 114609 | ||
Why is it that you feel that you have to assign a denomination to it, why can’t it just be the function of a believer in Christ? I don’t see anywhere in Scripture where the body of Christ consist of any denominations since Christ is doing the building of His church, not a denomination. Matthew 16:18 (B) I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I would rather just thing the Lord for the film and hope it brings people to faith in Christ, which is all that will make any difference anyway, no matter who made or inspired the film! Ephes. 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Have a great day, CDBJ |
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5 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 114612 | ||
That is a good question. I would like it if denominations did not exist, but they do. It does seem to be the state of the church today. I would not like to make an issue of this. If you checked below this thread you will find that many other denominations are considered in other threads. I am simply trying to identify the good contributions coming from various corners of the church. In this case I am looking at the possibility that the Catholic church, through Mel Gibson, has made a positive contribution. It seems obvious that he brings a certain orientation to the subject because of his denominational affiliation. Some of us are trying to promote mutual acceptance and appreciation. Please help the cause by talking about whether the movie is a positive contribution. I agree with you that division in the church is not a good thing. Since it seems unlikely we can get rid of it, I would like to concentrate on making the best of the situation. |
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6 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Mommapbs | 114614 | ||
Greetings Aixen7z4! Denominationalism aside, I was interested in what was said about the "passion" as Christ's sufferings (yet after seeing the movie, torture comes to mind here). To me, the "passion" of Christ is His unconditional love for the world. To me, His passion is US, sinners at the zenith of His love. When I see what He endured to ransom MY heart, I am moved beyond words. My prayer is that the passion of Christ would be ignited in our hearts toward one another. "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 Now, HOW are we demonstrating this passion to the world? Blessings, mommapbs |
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7 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 114620 | ||
It is a blessing to read that, mommapbs. The current definitions of the word “Passion” include: “powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger”. “Ardent love”. “Boundless enthusiasm” and “The object of such enthusiasm”. “An abandoned display of emotion”. Another definition is: “The sufferings of Jesus in the period following the Last Supper and including the Crucifixion, as related in the New Testament”. Your point is well taken. The word may well express the determination, enthusiasm and devotion of the Lord as he set his face as a flint to go, and submitted to the sufferings as a sheep would when brought to the slaughter. Thus he showed his love for the Father and for us. O that we would have that attitude in our relationships. John 3:16 -- God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son. 1 John 3:16 -- Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1Pe 4:8 -- And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves. He said (John 15:12) “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you”. How am I demonstrating passion? He has shed it abroad in my heart. I try to demonstrate it to the brethren by, among other thing, coming onto this forum. I demonstrate it to the world by preaching the Gospel, which is what I will be doing later this evening. But that was not your question. You asked, “How are we demonstrating the passion?” I think that love flares up here from time to time, and it is a team of us who will be presenting the gospel to the world in a few hours. That movie is popularizing the word “Passion”. Let us use the opportunity to provoke each other to love and to good works. Let us love each other in fellowship, and the unsaved by giving them the Gospel, with a passion. |
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8 | Thank the Catholics for "The Passion"? | 1 Cor 3:22 | kalos | 114628 | ||
The word "passion" in the context of the title of the film means "suffering." Nothing more, nothing less. Of course, "What it means to me" is another subject. In fact, it is a favorite topic of discussion on this forum. |
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