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From what I have read (including reviews by a lot of religious people, including Jews), there really isn't any emphasis at all on the Jews as the "bad guys." The thing is, in the Bible, the Chief Priest (leader of the Sanhedrin?) makes a statement that the blood of Jesus will be upon "us and our posterity." (Sorry, don't feel like looking it up.)

Mel Gibson made a commitment to follow the Gospels as closely as possible. So that statement is in the movie. Along with it is the pure and simple fact that it was Jewish leaders who sought and accomplished Jesus' crucifixion.

These are the reasons so many people claim that the film is anti-Semitic. Again, I have read reviews by religious Jews, including Rabbis, who have said that the movie is tremendous, uplifting, and inspiring.

NightHawk

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Yes, I read some people said the film it was anti-semitic. I also read some jews were furious about the movie, so I suppose it is just a matter of opinion and personal feelings.

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I have been following the reports on this movie pretty closely. What I find interesting is that those who oppose it say you can't really follow the gospels closely and be fair because the gospels aren't accurate. In my opinion, the real reason for such objection is that those opposed to this movie are so because they don't want the gospel stories so widely seen by people. It might convert or influence someone to consider or even embrace christianity.

Most opponents admit the film itself isn't antisemitic, but they are concerned that those who go to watch will become antisemitic. Seems like what they are saying is the gospels in the Christian Bible are antisemitic or at least to some extent encourage antisemitic behavior.

I think it is all an excuse to attempt to prevent the message from being spread. Here is a movie made by a big name in Hollywood that is very christian in it's message. That is just not acceptable to most within the general media.

I read the article at the link provided by Nighthawk. I need to give it some thought. I will report back my final decision because I think it is relevant to the topic of seeing R rated movies. If it is o.k. to make an exception now, then why not with some other movie I might like to see. That is my problem with this. I am going to give it some serious thought and do some research. Maybe even discuss it with my Bishop to get his opinion on the subject.

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Let us keep in mind that we must make decisions for ourself and not be held liable based on a 'council' or 'committee' that gathers together to decide if something is G, PG, or R. There are many movies that have been rated 'PG' that in my opinion should have been 'R" and vice versa.

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I understand that this is your opinion, and most on this forum agree with you. However, I have, up to this point, taken the stand that my church leaders have advised me not to go to R rated movies so I won't go. Period. It is enough for me that they have told me not to and explained why.

For me personally, what movies to attend or not just isn't important enough for me to worry about wiith each individual movie. I have been quite content to follow this counsel. I don't think it is following blindly either because I know that the dangers they refer to are real. Why risk it with an R rated movie when all it is is entertainment? Perhaps one will be rated R that will cause no harm, but until I go, I don't know for sure. Why go to any and risk exposing myself to stuff that could cause me harm?

Based upon another article that Nighthawk posted, it would seem that this counciil might rate something as less than R that could be inappropriate or offensive to the Holy Ghost, which I try to live worthy to always have with me, but it isn't likely they will rate one as R that won't offend him.

I am reevaluating this position based upon the article, but at the moment we don't really agree on whether or not it is o.k. to go to R rated movies.

Edited: tenaheff on 22nd Feb, 2004 - 8:54pm

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I understand you Tenaheff and I think it is admirable stance, however, we are talking about a movie about Christ here. Its not like we are debating if to go and see Braveheart. This is why I say it needs to be a personal decision. Maybe what you can do is wait for all of us to go see it, write our reviews in the movie board and then you can decide? Or in other words, go as you are going

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LDS MOST LIKELY TO STAY AWAY FROM 'PASSION'

The nation may rush to see Mel Gibson's controversial "The Passion of the Christ" when it opens Wednesday -- but LDS Utahns more than likely are going to stay away, according to a Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll.

https://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C...45378%2C00.html

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In the booklet For The Strength of Youth, Pres. Hinckley says this:

"Do not attend, view, or participate in entertainment that is vulgar, immoral, violent, or pornographic in any way. Do not participate in entertainment that in any way presents immorality or violent behavior as acceptable."
then one paragraph down he says:

"Depictions of violence often glamorize vicious behavior. They offend the Spirit and make you less able to respond to others in a sensitive, caring way. They contradict the Savior's message of love for one another."
(to read this booklet on-line go to Gospel Library at lds.org, click on the pdf link and then scroll down until you find it in the menu)

No where does he use or even mention the US movie ratings.

I also agree with Nighthawks post of 17 Feb '04 - Are the movie ratings a reliable way to select movies? Keith W. Merrill, Academy Award-winning motion picture director, writes: , it is long, so I suggest just going back and reading it.

From the descriptions of this movie, it is very graphic. I am thankful I am not a parent having to make a discission on whether to allow my children to see it. It is a hard enough decision on whether I will be going to see it. Not because it is rated R either. But because I ,personally, have difficulties with graphic blood and gore movies. Even for as old as I am, they still give me nightmares.

I believe that this booklet, For The Strength of Youth, is not just for the youth, but for all of us. I also believe that what the Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley has counseled in this booklet takes precedence over past counselings.

IMO of course. AGene

Offtopic but, Didn't you say once, Tene, that in the Marines a soldier always obeys the latest order?