Originally posted by roundisfunny
Looks like I touched a nerve, Evil Dead. Sorry if I offended your people, but it seems like that's not very hard to do these days.Besides, I never said that Jews were scum (I'm quite fond of the Coen brothers, as you see below). I said that those trying to wreck Mel's career were scum, because they're using their power to badmouth Mel for being historically accurate.
Before you start labelling me a racist...I don't have a problem with all Jews...just the ones who think their religion gives them carte blanche to be insufferable ball-busters who are above criticism.
Making a foolish generalization of a group of people as "scum" is obviously going to offend alot of people. Especial when it's worded in a vague manner as it was in your prior post. Don't let this turn into a religious debate, they serve no relevant purpose other then annoying most people involved.
Re: Passion the life of Christ
Originally posted by pooh0711
💃 Who in here thinks Passion will be the greatest movie of all times????I can't wait for the opening day FEB. 25, 2004 😄
God Bless Mel Gibson for his courage to make such a movie that other people are afraid to even approach. God will Bless him!!!!!!!! 😄
avoiding the fact that all religion is a culturally accepted delusion im impressed that Gibson is making this film and the way he is making it - in the languages they were likely to speak etc.
could be interesting.
Are you even paying attention, Backfire? This is the second time now I've had to explain that I wasn't referring to all Jews as "scum", just the ones attacking Mel. Out of politeness, I didn't even mention the word "Jew" until someone else did.
On "The Passion" website, there is a link to an article by Jewish journalist Michael Medved, who says that all of the complaining by Jewish groups is more likely to inspire anti-Semitism than anything in the movie.
And yet, many are so indignant and shocked when someone actually does point out the folly of the movie's Jewish opponents (or the attack on the USS Liberty, or the death of Rachel Corrie). For too long, many Jews have used their religion (and particularly their past persecution) as a crutch to avoid any criticism by anyone for any reason.
Besides, there is a clear double standard when it comes to saying negative things about religions. Stereotypes of fat, stupid Southern preachers or child-molesting Catholic priests are a dime a dozen in the movies; but when was the last time a Rabbi was mocked or held up to ridicule in a major motion picture?
Originally posted by roundisfunny
And yet, many are so indignant and shocked when someone actually does point out the folly of the movie's Jewish opponents (or the attack on the USS Liberty, or the death of Rachel Corrie). For too long, many Jews have used their religion (and particularly their past persecution) as a crutch to avoid any criticism by anyone for any reason.Besides, there is a clear double standard when it comes to saying negative things about religions. Stereotypes of fat, stupid Southern preachers or child-molesting Catholic priests are a dime a dozen in the movies; but when was the last time a Rabbi was mocked or held up to ridicule in a major motion picture?
Well said. 👆
you know what's funny I heard that the guy playing Jesus got struck by lightning three times while he was filming that movie
could be just a rumor though
Originally posted by roundisfunny
Are you even paying attention, Backfire? This is the second time now I've had to explain that I wasn't referring to all Jews as "scum", just the ones attacking Mel. Out of politeness, I didn't even mention the word "Jew" until someone else did.On "The Passion" website, there is a link to an article by Jewish journalist Michael Medved, who says that all of the complaining by Jewish groups is more likely to inspire anti-Semitism than anything in the movie.
And yet, many are so indignant and shocked when someone actually does point out the folly of the movie's Jewish opponents (or the attack on the USS Liberty, or the death of Rachel Corrie). For too long, many Jews have used their religion (and particularly their past persecution) as a crutch to avoid any criticism by anyone for any reason.
Besides, there is a clear double standard when it comes to saying negative things about religions. Stereotypes of fat, stupid Southern preachers or child-molesting Catholic priests are a dime a dozen in the movies; but when was the last time a Rabbi was mocked or held up to ridicule in a major motion picture?
I know what you meant by your post, you simply worded in a vague manner, making it easy to to mistake it as a bash at all the jews, not just the ones protesting the film. Next time just be careful of your wording.
As for the rest of your post, it is filled with many good points, however, they can't be discussed in this thread, or on this website for that matter. Religious discussion is not allowed here, as it usually ends up doing nothing but causing problems. This thread is for discussion of the passion film, not the how jewish people are portrayed in films, or anything of the sort.
I'm actually very skeptical of this movie now, I think it may use its hype as a crutch to get people in the chairs, making a movie about jesus will entice many people, whether or not the film actually delevers is still too be seen, it will definately be interesting though.
I just recently watched the trailer, and I must say it looks very powerful. Musical score doesnt sound bad either
heres the official site with trailer and all http://www.thepassionofthechrist.com/splash.htm