The Passion - Page 2

wolf · 02-26-2004, 01:39 AM

Well, all those people thought they were possessed after seeing the Exorcist ...

Betcha she wouldn't have croaked if she hadn't had the extra large tub o' popcorn with extra butter, the cheese covered pretzel bites and the nachos ...

Slartibartfast · 02-26-2004, 07:16 AM

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Originally posted by Elspode

I think it is kind of cute how people are coming out of the theaters crying and talking how inspiring it was seeing Jesus tortured to death, especially considering it is probably mostly the same group of people who were so outraged about Janet's boob. The same people who are taking their kids to see the inspiring asskicking in the move were outraged about the tit.

We live in a really, really silly world.

I've always thought the US was a little wierd with the violence - yes, sex - no media.

From what I keep hearing about the Passion movie, It seems to focus only on the pain and suffering, but not much else.

Imagine a Holocaust movie where all you saw were the people dying in all sorts of ways, but did not go into the reasons, or the circumstances surrounding the event.

It sounds hollow to me.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-26-2004, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by Elspode
Look, if you people are going to insist on contiuing to point out inconsistencies in Christianity, I'm going to have to become a Pagan...

Oh...wait...too late.

Yeah, it's a shame the Christians can't get organized and unified like the Pagans are.

vsp · 02-26-2004, 08:08 AM

I don't think I'm going to see this movie. I heard that the book version was better.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-26-2004, 08:17 AM

The Templars believed that Jesus didn't die on the cross but was put to sleep with mandrake . That article reads like one of those magic tricks revealed, shows. Fascinating.

Kitsune · 03-02-2004, 09:25 AM

Beestie · 03-02-2004, 09:33 AM

This may be a really stupid question but why is the title "The Passion of The Christ" and not "The Passion of Christ?" And what is the Latin definition of Passion? Guess I should have paid more attention in Sunday school.

Happy Monkey · 03-02-2004, 09:36 AM

"Christ" is a title, meaning "messiah". The first and primary place where Jews and Christians split is that Christians believe that Jesus is the Christ, while Jews believe the Christ has not yet come.

OnyxCougar · 03-02-2004, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by Beestie
This may be a really stupid question but why is the title "The Passion of The Christ" and not "The Passion of Christ?" And what is the Latin definition of Passion? Guess I should have paid more attention in Sunday school.

the Passion comes from the word meaning "suffering". So the title can be translated as "The suffering of the messiah." What do you think it's gonna be about?

xoxoxoBruce · 03-02-2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by OnyxCougar

the Passion comes from the word meaning "suffering". So the title can be translated as "The suffering of the messiah." What do you think it's gonna be about?

Undertoad's hangnail?:p

jinx · 03-02-2004, 04:10 PM

The meaning of the original title was a bit more clear I think....

Kitsune · 03-04-2004, 10:20 AM

In the artcile below, scroll down about midway and read:

Symphony for The Devil

Debney claims that Satan’s image kept appearing on his computer screen while he was trying to compose music.

I bet Symantec's Anti-Virus would clean that up in no time.

Elspode · 03-04-2004, 09:06 PM

I watched most of The Passion of The Christ this evening, but I had to go out before it was over.

Can anyone tell me how it ended?

Beestie · 03-04-2004, 09:18 PM

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Can anyone tell me how it ended?

The bad guy won.

No, wait...

Elspode · 03-04-2004, 09:37 PM

In all seriousness, this is one disturbing film. I don't quite get the point of showing a two hour film about the torture murder of one guy and presenting it as something religious.

I can also see the concerns expressed by the Jewish community. The Jewish priests and most of the general populace surrounding the events of Christ's torture are loathesome at best, and downright gleefully sadistic at worst.

Finally, did anyone else think this was more of an extreme BDSM film than anything remotely resembling a religious presentation? It was utterly bereft of spirituality and chock full of whoopings, flayings, humiliation, bondage and everything else that people who love Jesus usually find objectionable rather than inspiring.

Ick. Gag. Puke. I think I'll stay Pagan, thanks.

02-26-2004, 01:39 AM	#16
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Well, all those people thought they were possessed after seeing the Exorcist ... Betcha she wouldn't have croaked if she hadn't had the extra large tub o' popcorn with extra butter, the cheese covered pretzel bites and the nachos ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-26-2004, 08:17 AM	#20
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The Templars believed that Jesus didn't die on the cross but was put to sleep with mandrake . That article reads like one of those magic tricks revealed, shows. Fascinating. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-02-2004, 09:33 AM	#22
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	This may be a really stupid question but why is the title "The Passion of The Christ" and not "The Passion of Christ?" And what is the Latin definition of Passion? Guess I should have paid more attention in Sunday school. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

03-02-2004, 09:36 AM	#23
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	"Christ" is a title, meaning "messiah". The first and primary place where Jews and Christians split is that Christians believe that Jesus is the Christ, while Jews believe the Christ has not yet come. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-02-2004, 04:10 PM	#26
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	The meaning of the original title was a bit more clear I think.... Attached Images

02-26-2004, 08:08 AM	#19
vsp Syndrome of a Down Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Chester Posts: 1,367	I don't think I'm going to see this movie. I heard that the book version was better.

03-02-2004, 09:25 AM	#21
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031

03-04-2004, 10:20 AM	#27
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	In the artcile below, scroll down about midway and read: Symphony for The Devil Debney claims that Satan’s image kept appearing on his computer screen while he was trying to compose music. I bet Symantec's Anti-Virus would clean that up in no time.

03-04-2004, 09:06 PM	#28
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I watched most of The Passion of The Christ this evening, but I had to go out before it was over. Can anyone tell me how it ended? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-04-2004, 09:37 PM	#30
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	In all seriousness, this is one disturbing film. I don't quite get the point of showing a two hour film about the torture murder of one guy and presenting it as something religious. I can also see the concerns expressed by the Jewish community. The Jewish priests and most of the general populace surrounding the events of Christ's torture are loathesome at best, and downright gleefully sadistic at worst. Finally, did anyone else think this was more of an extreme BDSM film than anything remotely resembling a religious presentation? It was utterly bereft of spirituality and chock full of whoopings, flayings, humiliation, bondage and everything else that people who love Jesus usually find objectionable rather than inspiring. Ick. Gag. Puke. I think I'll stay Pagan, thanks. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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