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Wahoo
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   Posted 1/26/2004 8:39 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
There seems to be alot of contraversy surrounding the film to come out on Ash Wednesday. I say God Bless all the press. The more people see this thing could mean more people showing up at our churches the following Sundays.

Could God use Hollywood to bring down some of the greatest strongholds of our time?
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   Posted 1/26/2004 9:24 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing this movie. What previews and reviews I've seen thus far have seemed powerfully moving.



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   Posted 1/27/2004 7:47 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm not sure if I want to see this movie or not, because I don't know if I can handle watching all the violence. I always got so emotional whenever I watched that old mini-series "Jesus of Nazereth" that they used to show on TV at Easter time during the 80's and early 90's. It was the scene when Jesus was on the cross that always really got to me. So, I don't know if I can handle watching His flogging and crucifixion in a theatre with all sorts of people around.

But I may join the WHC singles organization, FOCUS, when they go and hand out tracks to people at a theatre(s) where the movie will be playing. They plan to hand out the tracks as people are exiting the theatre(s) after seeing the movie. So, I should probably actually see the movie for myself if I'm going to do that. I hope it's truly a Biblically accurate movie, unlike that Last Temptation of Christ atrocity that came out a few years ago. I never saw it, but I heard how errant it was.


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   Posted 1/27/2004 10:05 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
The movie is supposed to be extremely accurate (at least that is what I have read) -- so accurate in fact that Gibson didn't want any subtitles in the movie, but as it turned out, the company releasing the film wouldn't allow that.
Also, reports have said that people on the set of the film were converting to Christianity and being healed.

Phil
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   Posted 1/27/2004 10:12 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
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Originally posted by phil_five

The movie is supposed to be extremely accurate (at least that is what I have read). So accurate in fact that Gibson didn't want any subtitles in the movie, but as it turned out, the company releasing the film wouldn't allow that.
Also, reports have said that people on the set of the film were converting to Christianity and being healed.

Phil




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Wahoo
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   Posted 1/27/2004 10:15 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I expect graphic violence to be the sunbject of this film. It takes place solely during the twelve hours of the trial and crucifixtion of Christ.

No doubt the film will be emotional and I'm praying that God will use it to bring many a deeper understanding of the love of Crist.

The ADL(Anti-Defamation League) has had the biggest problem with this film because they argue that is portrays the Jews as the ones who killed Christ. That is understandable from a Jewish aspect. But what is most intrigueing is how hard it has been for Gibson to get this thing distributed. I'm talking about spiritual warfare.

I hope that the controversy around this film, specifically from Jewish interests, will bring a greater interest in the film from the Muslim world. This film is in the crosshairs of where Christians, Muslims and Jews part ways.

Doubtless there will be lengthy debates once the film has been released. Christians and Jews will have the spotlight on that. However, Christians, Jews and Muslims will all be watching this debate having considered the cross.

If you have friends who you know should see this film pray for them. I am interested to hear of any responses, especially from the Muslim community. I wonder if there are any of you who are Muslims who are planning on seeing this film.

Wahoo
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   Posted 1/27/2004 10:16 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Oh, and how could I forget... I also read that people were struck by lightning three times on the set -- and two of those hit the same person.
The actor playing Jesus was struck least once (I don't remember if he was the one struck once or twice). No one was hurt though.
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Wahoo
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   Posted 1/28/2004 1:21 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Here's a thought...

I understand "jihad" is to most Muslims, a personal struggle. Christians think of it as "taking up you cross," denying your flesh," and more literally in spiritual warfare.

I also understand that the crucifixion of Isa (Jesus) is not accepted by Islam. There is however, some sentiment for martyrdom in Islam. The highest form of jihad is the personal struggle. Is it possible that Allah would desire to make jihad on behalf of mankind? Is it possible to understand the death AND resurrection of Isa as his jihad.

The Passion should be a film that will show God's love and mercy. I hope millions will see it who have never understood how an almighty God can love them.
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Wahoo
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   Posted 2/24/2004 5:13 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
This film opens in two hours and it appears that there was little interest in this film (at least in this forum). I still expect that it will do well and I look forward to hearing the responses from those who have seen it.

Shalom!
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Wahoo
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   Posted 2/25/2004 10:51 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I have a theory why this thread doesn't get much traffic. The folder "Tearing Down the Walls" is too far down the page. Its to far to scroll a mouse to over and over again.

Just a thought.

But! If the other Passion thread gets too theologically lofty for some, I hope others would like to post their personal reviews (or testimonies!!!) here.

Wahoo
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   Posted 2/25/2004 11:11 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
quote:
Originally posted by Wahoo

There seems to be alot of contraversy surrounding the film to come out on Ash Wednesday. I say God Bless all the press. The more people see this thing could mean more people showing up at our churches the following Sundays.

Could God use Hollywood to bring down some of the greatest strongholds of our time?



Of course He could. The question is - is this film something He is using for that purpose?


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Wahoo
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   Posted 2/25/2004 1:46 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Dun, dun, duh!!!

Mystery! I don't know! I guess thats the way things are with the Spirit... Where did it come from? Where is it going? However, I'm sure glad God doesn't have an advisory board and board meetings and stuff like that.

But thank you Tigress for posting something here. I feel like I've been sitting on a pail over a 6 inch hole all day and oh! got a nibble.

Maybe there is something more specific you are asking.

Wahoo
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Wahoo
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   Posted 2/27/2004 12:44 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
quote:
Originally posted by Tigress

I may join the WHC singles organization, FOCUS, when they go and hand out tracks to people at a theatre(s) where the movie will be playing. They plan to hand out the tracks as people are exiting the theatre(s) after seeing the movie.



Tigress,

Were you able to talk to some people after seeing the film? I would like to hear how that goes.

Shalom
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Tigress
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   Posted 3/1/2004 10:38 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
quote:
Originally posted by Wahoo

quote:
Originally posted by Tigress

I may join the WHC singles organization, FOCUS, when they go and hand out tracks to people at a theatre(s) where the movie will be playing. They plan to hand out the tracks as people are exiting the theatre(s) after seeing the movie.



Tigress,

Were you able to talk to some people after seeing the film? I would like to hear how that goes.

Shalom



Handing out tracts won't be until this weekend so I'll have to let you know after that. I need to get a hold of the organizer soon or else I won't know when and where to go! Shock


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