Originally posted by MosesPresley
Does the world need such a scathing attack on the Pharisees? No, it's a blistering attack on how the Jews deprived the world of it's messiah.
Does the world need such a scathing attack on the Pharisees? No, it's a blistering attack on how the Jews deprived the world of it's messiah.
As a sidenote, I want to reiterate that throughout history, Christians have done much in the name of Christ that is horrific, cold-hearted, and hypocritical - as well as things that are gracious, loving and merciful.
No more or no less than any group of people.
Originally posted by MosesPresley
How is this film relevant in any way to what is happening to today's Christians?
How is this film relevant in any way to what is happening to today's Christians?
Something that too many Christians take for granted - and forget. Even a non-believer can gleam something from this on a purely human level.
I did try to view it from an objective standpoint when I saw it - almost as if I did not believe what I do. What I saw was something that I have little desire to see again. Because it was sheer brutality with little or no relief.
But it was a vivid picture of how man can treat others - how much hatred there can be in the world and how it can be directed at one person - how hatred can flow out from a few and infect the many - and how there can be moments of grace within the carnage of hate.
Mel used a hammer, but the nature of suffering can be very blunt sometimes.
Would I see it again? I don't think I could take it again, but I have no regrets of the reminders it gave me...
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