Hey guys...just wanted to remind everyone to go see the movie. Regardless of your religion, it is definitely worth the admission.

Jesus Rocks :buttrock

Evolution Sucks :atom

:biglaughb

Originally posted by FAST5
Hey guys...just wanted to remind everyone to go see the movie. Regardless of your religion, it is definitely worth the admission.

Jesus Rocks :buttrock

Evolution Sucks :atom

:biglaughb

You better believe it bro! I'll be there!

Just Believe!

Jesus does rock... :shine:

This might happen if you don't see it: :lightning

Peace......... o u t...

Originally posted by 2Fast2Furious78
You better believe it bro! I'll be there!

Just Believe!

Jesus does rock... :shine:

This might happen if you don't see it: :lightning

Peace......... o u t...

Funny you mention that.

The actor who played Jesus (Jim Caviezel) in Passion was struck by lightning twice during filming!

http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/24/gibson.passion/

Brian

Gonna wait for the hype to die down a little. But its def on the must see list. Just seeing the people come out of the premeir was enough to tell me its a powerful film.


Thats some freaky isht about the lightning.....hadn't heard that. Lightbursts from fingers, smoke from ears and neither of them were hurt! :eek: But HELLO....put the umbrella away moron. :az:

Just got back from seeing it...for those who are planning on seeing it, make sure you bring an adequate amount of tissues. Oh, not to mention a strong stomach. It was extremely powerful, and very moving. No previews either, so make sure you're on time.

I'm actually thinking about buying a fish emblem to put right next to the DINAN 5 emblem too. Guranteed to beat any athiest wanting to race you in an M5. HAHA!

:angel

Originally posted by dallasbboy
Funny you mention that.

The actor who played Jesus (Jim Caviezel) in Passion was struck by lightning twice during filming!

http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/10/24/gibson.passion/

Brian

Hense, the reason I chose the icon... haha

I'm going to see it tomorrow night. Got advance tickets. My sister-in-law said it was good and she cried a few times, but she's also 17.

The boys of Ministry put it best: "It's a love affair. Mainly, Jesus and my hot rod.":buttrock

Carter

Not to flame, but so many people have made so much more money off Jesus's suffering than Mel stands to make from this flick.

Televangelists, anyone? Not to mention the recent rash of MONSTROUS churches going up around Atlanta in very high profile locations. Religion is and always has been big business.

seen this thread before in another forum...its at about 450 posts, most are controversial...

Originally posted by bobo5
NO freakin way will I see a movie where Mel Gibson is making bank off the death of our "savior". For shame. If your going to make a movie like this atleast donate the money made to a charity or something.


i'm not for or against this film, but i'd like to mention that mel gibson put in aTON of his own money to the making of this film.


and until it sells quite a bit he will still be negative.




anyways you gusy should go see the passion topic in OFFTOPIC where it belongs.

Originally posted by bcart1991
Not to flame, but so many people have made so much more money off Jesus's suffering than Mel stands to make from this flick.

Televangelists, anyone? Not to mention the recent rash of MONSTROUS churches going up around Atlanta in very high profile locations. Religion is and always has been big business.

Any the Hollywood movie alternatives are so benevolent? :biglaughb

Gibson obvioulsy is not doing this film for money, its in Aramaic!

It's quite rare that any actor/director decides to go out on the controversial limb and risk his reputation and future career. Mel Gibson has surely done just that, and for that very reason, I belive he deserves what he gets out of the movie. Besides, I hear he owns a 318i. He's a baller.

:cashwalle

anyways you gusy should go see the passion topic in OFFTOPIC where it belongs. [/B]

Yeah Jimmy...I'm with you! What dumbass started this thread here anyways!

:laugh

Ummm I agree, us people of diffrent faiths feel a little shunned right now.. Not downing christianity... Awesome religion.. Just not mine.. :)

Personal religion aside, I have heard from many people that this movie is excellent regardless of denomination. There hasn't been a movie like this in a LONG time (Meaning that it was not written to hold your attention for an hour and a half, but actually be a good movie)

I think the Movie and Gibson both deserve credit, due to the fact that they both have decided to go where no one else has gone, and going there in such a truthful manner I think is good.
I will be seeing the movie hope that everyone else does.
Btw I'm not very religous but both my folks are ordained ministers so this movie has stirred up some heated debate around my home.
soz for the long para just my .02 cents.
Matt.

HAHAHAHa....

nothing i say will be good enough for you so I will say nothing @ all!
Peace

Originally posted by bobo5

How can you say this is a great movie, in what respect? If your comparing it to Die Hard or erminator, then your a sick person. This movie should not be rated a "good" or "bad" movie. It portrays acuratly the suffering of the lord and savior, and as such it should not be rated as a good or bad movie, simply as a good portrayal.


So you'd say that ALL history movies are just simple portrayals and theirs no such thing as a bad history movie?



i big to differ.

agreed

Has anyone here that is not religious seen it and liked it? I'm debating seeing it.

And bobo5, this movie doesn't sound different then any other history movie that has come out. We can argue about the signifigance of the events in the movie, but Jesus was crucified. Whatever Mel's intentions are, he is providing a by-the-book account of what happened, and that's rare for any type of movie based on fact. I also respect the fact that he funded the movie with his own cash.

Originally posted by bcart1991
Not to flame, but so many people have made so much more money off Jesus's suffering than Mel stands to make from this flick.

Televangelists, anyone? Not to mention the recent rash of MONSTROUS churches going up around Atlanta in very high profile locations. Religion is and always has been big business.

True... true. "Send your fifty dollars and your sins will be ordained!"

Originally posted by bobo5
Im Canadian roman catholic, I find it disguisting that someone would make money off the pain and suffering of the lord and savior. Yes, its im sure a fantastic movie portraying the suffering of such a historical and important figure in history, thats not being disputed, its the fact that hes racking in 60 million dollars estimated profit for it. If he is such a wonderful and devoted religious person, then that money would be going somewhere else than lining his pocket.

How can you say this is a great movie, in what respect? If your comparing it to Die Hard or erminator, then your a sick person. This movie should not be rated a "good" or "bad" movie. It portrays acuratly the suffering of the lord and savior, and as such it should not be rated as a good or bad movie, simply as a good portrayal.


Uh Dude... Not to bust your little "I know what I am talking about when it comes to making money on Jesus and how its so wrong"...

Step back a few steps. If you are going to say this, then basically what you are saying also is:

1. The company who came out with WWJD braclets (and COPYWRITED "WWJD") made millions upon millions. Are in the wrong.
2. The manufacturers that produce the fish emblem. Are totally messed up.
3. Any person that writes a book, based on Jesus, is only out for profit.
4. (this one might hit a nerve) The Catholic church who collects billions of dollars a year to build more elaborate churches. Is also out for some sort of "profit".

The facts:

1. You dont have to see the movie if you dont want to. Meaning you are not forced to spend your money.
2. Mel Gibson has every right in God's green earth to produce a movie of his liking.
3. There have been plenty of other movies released that have "offended" others. Without this much of an uproar.

I think I might have left something out. I'll let you know if I did...

Take is easy!

Originally posted by bobo5
I understand and fully comprehend the fact that yes other companies produce religious articles which they do make money from, and I also realize that the Catholic religion has come under scrutany as of late.

Oh and NO he does NOT have the right to produce a movie like this. It is one of the ten commandments. "Do not take thy Lords name in vain" remember that? I'm pretty sure this movie is violates that commandment on more than occasion. Do I intend to see this movie?, hell no.

Again, these are my opinions, but I believe they have some value and point.

You understand and fully comprehend the fact that, YES, other companies produce products for PROFIT. So... if this is true my friend, then as I stated before.

Based on your opinions of THIS movie, you are stating that ALL products and merchandise made for PROFIT is discusting, and now, is taking the lords name in vain. You cannot be so selective, if you really believe that this movie is that discusting, then you must, based on what you have said, also believe the same thing about everything else! Products, Music (don't even get me started on how many people have made MILLIONS on singing about Jesus), Books, etc, etc, etc...

I think you are taking the "vain" out of context. Do not take the Lords name in vain is to use it disrespectfully. Who is to say that making a movie is disrespectful? You?

What about the series Jesus of Nazareth? Or Peter and Paul (an old old movie), or any past movie made... I know for a fact that those were great movies. Taught me a lot.

I just don't think you have actually really thought about this. You are jumping to conclusions without ever seeing it, and claiming never to see it. A bit closed minded and hypocritical. Stating that some things are OK, and some are not. Who are you to determine what products are ok, what movies are ok, and what books are ok. I mean come on, don't you see how you are being a little lopsided, or better yet a little too critical?

AHHHH! So be it! But remember... "...ye that hath no sin, cast the first stone...."

Originally posted by bobo5
Oh, and one final thing. About using the Lords name in vain. If you look at what Jesus stands for and consider what he was crucified for, then you would understand he perished to take away the sins of the world. Given that, and the fact Jesus' whole being for existing was to help others, then by making a movie and keeping the profits, then your not following the footsteps laid by Jesus, in fact your doing the opposite. Jesus helped others then died to take way our sins, Mel Gibson is using the Lords name in Vain by keeping the profits and taking credit where it isn't due.

I haven't thrown any stones, im simply pointing out the fact that ANYONE using Jesus' to make a buck is in the wrong. Yes, even the churches, all music companies and artists, and all products using his name also. Mel Gibson is NOT a hero in any respect, woohoo he made a movie... good for him, he also made Lethal Weapon.

Lets get the record straight... I have never stated that Mel Gibson is a "HERO". I do however take the stance that he is not in the wrong. Also, the music artists, companies, etc.

Cause here is the bottom line. You have no idea what Gibson, or anyone else for that matter, use there money for. So you are "judging" someone before anything has actually happend.

I really don't think the Lord is sitting up there saying... Hmm what a moron, he is making some money on a movie that a lot of people, including non-christians and christians alike are enjoying, or atleast glad to see something that makes the crucifiction much more a of reality.

Another point to bring up. By your statements of any company, artist, movie, etc... that uses a product to make a profit is wrong. This also means anyone that buys that product, or takes part in supporting it, is just as "wrong".

This means, that anyone who has ever stepped foot into a Christian book store and bought a praise cd, or christian album, book, greeting card, etc.. Is supporting the so called profit makers. Which in turn makes them just as in the wrong or possibly even worse that the ones who created it in the first place.

So EVERYONE or ANYONE who has ever paid money for anything relating to Jesus... Other than giving a tithe, is a hypocritical bastard and should burn in the pitts of hell.

I just don't subscribe to your obvious disrespect for people whom you have never met. You ARE throwing stones. You are saying that ALL these people are wrong. Plain and simple.

And my friend. This I am afraid is much more of a disrespect to the Lord than what these other people are doing.

"...Judge not, lest ye be judged..."

Originally posted by bobo5
Oh, and one final thing. About using the Lords name in vain. If you look at what Jesus stands for and consider what he was crucified for, then you would understand he perished to take away the sins of the world. Given that, and the fact Jesus' whole being for existing was to help others, then by making a movie and keeping the profits, then your not following the footsteps laid by Jesus, in fact your doing the opposite. Jesus helped others then died to take way our sins, Mel Gibson is using the Lords name in Vain by keeping the profits and taking credit where it isn't due.

I haven't thrown any stones, im simply pointing out the fact that ANYONE using Jesus' to make a buck is in the wrong. Yes, even the churches, all music companies and artists, and all products using his name also. Mel Gibson is NOT a hero in any respect, woohoo he made a movie... good for him, he also made Lethal Weapon.

I'm wondering if you own a Bible. If you do, and I'm sure that it isn't the first original testament that was actually written by the hands of God and the apostles, then you my friend, are guilty of paying your debts to those who produced that Bible. The publishers of your Bible have made profit off of your purchase. Uh-Oh Spaghetti-O

:eek:

:pullover

Originally posted by bobo5
y'all have the last word. God bless.

Hey... it's was never about getting the last word... I don't want you to think my intentions were anything but good ole discussion based.

Take Care.

Originally posted by Ali
:pullover

Now that is funny! Hahaha

:lol: