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Bible Question:
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? |
Bible Answer: Well needless to say, I am not a Catholic, nor have I seen the movie as of yet. Some prayer buddies and I plan on seeing the movie this weekend. Personally, I believe the movie is a tool that can be used by God. From all that I’ve heard of the movie, it is causing people to sit down and give serious consideration to biblical issues. Those who are unsaved are going to see this movie. Even if one or two become belivers because of this movie, don’t you think that it might be worthwhile no matter who put the movie out. Also, a number of Christians themselves really didn’t have a clue to all that Jesus went through the night before his crucifixion. I’m actually surprised at the number of Christians who actually believed that He was hung on a smooth piece of wood. His back would have been sore, bloodlied, and raw from the flogging He took. The Cross was not smooth, but rugged. In trying to push/pull Himself up to maintain His breathing would have been painful in itself, not to mention the splinters that probably went into His back for His efforts. From what I’ve heard of the movie, it gives some insight on the suffering He went through. Then the movie itself is causing some churches to get together and discuss it through Discussion Groups. There is a verse in the bible that I do not have the time to look up for accuratcy, but it says something to the effect that if it is good and honorable, meditate on it. Meditating on the suffering of Christ will help a number of Christians to continue to Walk in the Spirit. For by giving in to the flesh, are we as Christians not crucifying Christ all over again?? The CurtMan |