Overzealous

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Saying that Mel's adaptation of the canonical gospels does not take into account the voluminous research that points to the centrality of the Roman political authorities in the death of Jesus would be a more accurate critique, but would elicit less media fanfare as it would shift the claim of hurtful religious interpretation and possible anti-semitism to certain texts of canonical Christian scripture and the communities that produced and historically carried them: a far more boring target when a quirky Catholic, filthy rich, Hollywood superstar is in the cross-hairs of a media savvy special interest. [from TheyBlinked in this context]

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You know what, people aren't stupid. They can smell a pitch a mile away. And worst of all, they know how Christians like to operate.

Mel Gibson made this movie because it's something he cares about. He didn't make this as a promotional tool, or as a way to bring people into the fold. Yes, some people will be effected deeply and spiritually by this movie. I think the Holy Spirit will move some people beyond words. But either it will or it won't. And me bringing out glossy full color promotional materials to "evangelize" someone who's just seen this might be cool. If I was selling a car. [from The Jeb Runquist Emporium in this context]