The Passion (recut no rating)

[Guest Thomas I believe]

Greetings, The Passion of the Christ, the recut version opens in theaters this friday. If you have'nt seen this movie I highly recommend it. There are many critics of this movie, but it portrays just a little of the pain that Jesus endured to save us and open the gates of heaven. I give it 5 thumbsup if its anything like the release version last spring......

[Leonard]

The cut version removes about 5 minutes of the most gory and violent scenes, and it still gets an R rating.

[Khristeeanos]

I have studied the process of crucifixation and have somewhat of a knowledge of what Jesus went through to save us.

But I refused to see TPOTC when it came out due to all the gore. I have a weak stomach for that stuff.

I would like to have seen the movie.

If anybody here watches the recut version and saw the original and feels that it would be tolerable, please let me know.

thanks.

[GodsJul]

I seen "The Passion of The Christ" last summer, very moving.A lot of people packed those theater's just to see what everyone was talking about. A lot of churches opening their doors for the"unsaved" who had just seen the movie, not to mention all the controversy that surrounded it. Glad to hear the movie has been "toned down". It would be great to see a follow up though ....Part 2....."Christ is Alive"! Now that would be awesome!

Julia a.k.a GodsJul

[JimR-OCDS]

I have the uncut version on DVD. My wife and myself, plan to watch it during Holy Week. This week, we'll be watching "Jesus of Nazareth," which I like very much!

[Guest Thomas I believe]

I seen "The Passion of The Christ" last summer, very moving.A lot of people packed those theater's just to see what everyone was talking about. A lot of churches opening their doors for the"unsaved" who had just seen the movie, not to mention all the controversy that surrounded it. Glad to hear the movie has been "toned down". It would be great to see a follow up though ....Part 2....."Christ is Alive"! Now that would be awesome!

I have the uncut version on DVD. My wife and myself, plan to watch it during Holy Week. This week, we'll be watching "Jesus of Nazareth," which I like very much!

[IreneM]

I did not see the original nor do I plan to see this new recute version.

I can read of the Crusifiction in the bible and that is sad enough for me.

What He did for me for the World I don't want to see

I am not into violence in any form

In Christ

IreneM

[JimR-OCDS]

I highly recommend that you read the book, which the movie is based on, before

or even after you see the movie. It makes what you see in the movie as having more sense. You can read the book on line, for free here;

http://www.jesus-passion.com/DOLOROUS_PASS...ESUS_CHRIST.htm

[serotta]

I highly recommend that you read the book, which the movie is based on, before

or even after you see the movie. It makes what you see in the movie as having more sense. You can read the book on line, for free here;

http://www.jesus-passion.com/DOLOROUS_PASS...ESUS_CHRIST.htm

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While the Dolorous Passion certainly influenced Mr. Gibson, I think it is a misrepresentation to say that the movie is "based on" the book.

[O'Dannyboy]

I have yet to read everything in the bible about Jesus' crucifiction. I have seen Mel Gibsons "The Passion of The Christ". There was much violence, suffering and blood. My father and I watched it together and we wept sorely over the scenes. I personally have my scepticism about how much of "the scourging" is accurate. The cat-o-nine-tails is documented as the primary instrument of his scourging but "The Passion" shows an instrument that one could scarcely imagine. It is difficult for me to imagine our Lord and Savior having to enure such pain. Never had I imagined his "punishment" to have been so brutal. I still find it hard to beleive that such a weapon/device existed before the creating of this movie.

Perhaps someone would be so kind as to share a link or two if this weapon indead was used in ancient times.

I would have to say that everyone should see this movie at least once. Just be sure you are prepared. Indeed the amount of suffering this depiction shows is a shock to what many of us have believe yet even if he had suffered half as much it would not diminish the value of his sacrifice, by any means.