To mark Easter, last night my family watched The Passion of Christ movie produced by Mel Gibson. This is the second time I have seen it. Both times I have been reluctant to watch it, probably because of its graphic depiction of the violence. Yet both times I have been glad I have watched it. Both times, I must thank my wife for her eagerness to watch it.
A few things I appreciate about the movie are the depictions of:
- the spiritual battle of Jesus, both in the Garden and as he goes to the cross
- the inner torment of Judas
- Mary's grief as she watches her son tortured
- the anger and self-righteous confidence of the religious leaders
- the brutality of the Roman rule of Judea
- Pilate's inner struggle to act justly, to maintain stability, and listen to his wife
- the complete humiliation of Jesus (and God)
- the mocking of Jesus by the crowds
The movie confronts the viewer to ask: which character in the drama am I?
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