The Passion of the Christ

[ZeeJustin]

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I don't think it was The Jews in the film that were solely portrayed being bloodthirsty or barbaric. I think the message was very clear that every single person has a part in putting Christ on the cross.

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Whaaaaat? Ok, let's get things straight. Pontious Pilate is portrayed as a benevolant Roman leader that risks his neck for Jesus. The only reason he crucifies Jesus is because he knows the Jews (high prists and other important figures included) are ready to start a mob. Yeah. Ok.

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he chose to be lay down his life, that's a huge point that the film stresses.

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The movie did not explain this part at all. There was one flashback where he said, "The greatest thing a dude can do for his chums is to take a bullet in the face." There was no other explanation of why Jesus "layed down" his life. There was no message of absolving sins for manking or anything like that. The movie certainly lacked many explanations (and no, I'm not talking proof or anything like that. I'm simply talking motive and history).