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Everyone has been talking about "The
Passion of the Christ," a Mel Gibson
production. Many in our church have
been to see the movie and others
either will see it or have very strong
reservations about its violence and
other issues. After viewing the movie
myself and then discussing it on
Wednesday evening at our last Mid-Week,
I truly believe it is worth our time and effort. One of our
folks said to me, "You know we forget how terrible that
all was, and maybe we need to be reminded." I really do
agree with that comment. The crucifixion was very
terrible and it was meant to be just that. While we
Protestants do not dwell on the brutality of the whole
event it seems to me that especially during the Lenten
period when it is our business to think about the death of
Christ, that it certainly is a good time to view it. Also I
have enjoyed discussing the deeper issues of our faith
with folks, something we have not done too often around
the church. It tells me that we are "dealing with it," and I
think that is good and healthy. I would rather we dealt
with it than just let it be and never discuss it. After all
this is what won for us forgiveness and eternal life. If
you were able to be present for the discussion on
Wednesday the 24th of March I think you would have
enjoyed all we talked about. It is good to have these
open forums where our thoughts and comments are aired
in an atmosphere of Christian tolerance and open
understanding. It is good to hear what has been going
through our heads. Across the country all kinds of people
have viewed this film and it has caused them to think
more deeply about this Jesus. No, you cannot dismiss
Jesus easily. His whole meaning is beautiful and perhaps
complicated in his role of God's Son and our Savior.
Thank you all for the part you have played in using this
film to further our understanding of the crucifixion of
Jesus.
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