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Mel Gibsons PASSION of the CHRIST
Feb 18 2004 12:14am

DaRtH-MoBiLiTy
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DaRtH-MoBiLiTy
Hey All,

Moby here. Just wanted to drop a line and see what peoples thoughts are on the new upcoming film by Mel Gibson, The Passion. This movie is about the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ according to the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I for one am thrilled that this movie is coming out. I have seen the trailers. You can too by clicking here

http://www.thepassionofthechrist.com

What do you guys think? Is Mel on the right track creating this movie?

-DM-

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This post was edited by cHoSeN oNe on Mar 09 2004 01:46am.

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Apr 11 2004 08:53am

JamesF1
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What I'm saying is, you SAY there is no proof for Creation - but it is FACT there is none for Evolution.

So, imagine this, imagine there was absolutely no proof for either of them - which would be easier to believe? Creation. Which would be more desirable to the general population? Evolution.

Just because it's popular, doesn't make it right.
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Apr 11 2004 08:52am

Koyi Donita
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I on the other hand don't think that it is a pointless debate. True, one can't come onto this thread and drop physical or spiritual proof that Jesus or God exists. One can however read God's Word the Bible and see what they think of it. One might find that somewhere down the road that is their life while reading the Bible that they find an intense desire to do the will of God. Gaining for theirselves a strong love for His Word always wanting to be obedient to it. Experiencing a changed life with little to no effort with God's Spirit leading them.
Then again, one can read God's word for their whole life wanting to become saved and never receive God's merciful saving grace. One can read with their own intense desire to do God's will doing many wonderful things for what they believe is in His name and never have God's love. One can change their life hoping that that would be enough to please God, but never realizing that they are still guilty for their sins and they have to be payed for.

Only things I would like to throw up in the air are these. I'm not very wise when it comes to the things of this world academically. I only know what I've heard and am searching for more proof that the Bible is true and trustworthy in a physical way that others, believers and non-believers alike, can see it's truths. I heard that in one of the older stories of the old testament when God wouldn't let the sun fall until some battle was won or something to that effect was actually recorded elsewhere in another nation on the other side of the world when they experienced extended darkness for the same amount of time in the same time period. I've heard that cities of old that are mentioned in the Bible are being found today. I've even heard rumors of Noah's arc being discoved, but I'm not to sure I would want to believe those. I will post back at a later time if I ever discover actual scriptures and proofs to support them.
As for whether God is male or female, I would stick with the more obvious answer and say male due to the fact that God always refers to Himself as He, His, and Father. I don't really understand where this thought about God being a woman comes from. :confused:
Also, with the whole tree of the knowledge of good and evil is concerned, I don't think the Bible ever refers to the fruit that was eaten to be an apple. Don't know where that one comes from either but some may be wondering if God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, has seen His whole creation from start to finish knowing all about everything, why would He even set up that test in the garden to begin with knowing full well that man would fall into sin and rebellion. Does anyone know the answer to this one? God discloses the answer in the Bible and I'm just interested to see how many might actually know the answer to this one. Remember, from His Word the Bible the answer is to be found. I will post back either when someone gets it or to reveal this answer if no one has any idea. At least I think it's the answer. :)
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Apr 10 2004 06:56pm

Jacen Aratan
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I already said it was a pointless discussion, 20 replies ago, in the evolution vs creation thread... but did ya listen? :P

Apr 10 2004 06:07pm

Halendor
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 Halendor

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Ah, but do you have any PROOF that Evolution happened? No, but you believe it.

Exactly, but the same goes for the creation theory. See the pointlessness of this discussion? :P

Apr 10 2004 04:29pm

JamesF1
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 JamesF1

Ah, but do you have any PROOF that Evolution happened? No, but you believe it.
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Apr 10 2004 02:19pm

Halendor
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 Halendor

He'll probably pull the same stunts he did in Bruce Almighty :P

Apr 10 2004 11:11am

Jacen Aratan
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Ah, but do I have any PROOF that he is God?

Apr 10 2004 10:11am

Halendor
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 Halendor

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Well, yes, if I wanted what God had forbidden me to take, I would. So I'm greedy, sue me. :P

Really? Because if I would see God, with my own eyes, and I could pratically touch him (her?), I would have no reason not to believe in God, so the important stuff in the bible must be true. So if he told me not to do something in particular, I would definetly not do it :P

Apr 10 2004 08:26am

Jacen Aratan
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Well, yes, if I wanted what God had forbidden me to take, I would. So I'm greedy, sue me. :P

Apr 10 2004 03:28am

Eternal_Silence
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 Eternal_Silence

the entire apples point is that Adam and Eve both knew God, what he is and what he did, and even after directly being told not to do something they did it. Its not a matter of how tempting the apple is this case, its the fact that they gave in to temptation. If God came up to you today and said not to do something and you recognised this in the full knowledge that it was God talking to you, would you do it? There were other fruits on other trees if they were hungry. And Sir Biznatch you dont damn mankind when you do something you're not ment to - you're already damned :). Thats the entire need for the saving grace of Jesus.

Apr 09 2004 08:16pm

JamesF1
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 JamesF1

Just remember - how the hell is it anti-semetic when Jesus was a Jew?
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Apr 09 2004 07:27pm

DaRtH-MoBiLiTy
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 DaRtH-MoBiLiTy

I think his life and his ressurection are important in thier own ways. His life was the example, his death was for our forgiveness and his resurrection was so that we would be justified.

ALL VERY IMPORTANT

-DM-
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Apr 09 2004 03:36am

 
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Caesar shmaesar! Until God himself speaks to me, I have no reason to believe. I heard an interesting theory that alot of the "miracles" he performed in the bible were metaphors. It sounds like a very plausable theory. I'm sorry if I offend anyone with this, but i'm allowed to express my opinion and beliefs... but if i'll happily discuss it in a private discussion if you so wish.

Using this movie to fuel anti-semetism is nothing more than using artistic work as an excuse for hatred. It's... well, primative to hate someone for their beliefs or race. It's that little thing called bigotry. However, it appears to me that Islamic folks will express their beliefs, and will go to extreme measures to follow them... even violently, sometimes.

Well, i'm going to watch this movie right now... i'll post here and let you boys and girls know what I think. :P

Apr 08 2004 11:44pm

Buzz
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 Buzz

JJ there really isn't any question about whether he existed or not. Didn't someone say we had more proof of Jesus' existence than Julius Ceasar's? Whether or not he was the Son of God is more of a debatable thing. How he died also isn't that uncommon either. Crucifixions did happen back then. Afterall two criminals were crucified with him. Jesus wasn't that much of a criminal though and did not stay dead.


What I find a bit interesting is that this movie is doing really well in the middle east and is being said to fuel anti-semitism. Now my question is, do they really need another excuse to me anti-semitic there? Do the really need one more hollow ridiculous thing to claim?
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Apr 08 2004 10:42pm

 
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Stick to the topic, boys and girls! This is about the Passion of the Christ, a movie by Mel Gibson... not about apples :P

So basically, this just came out here... it's being referred to as the Movie that the World is talking about. I think it's a good thing to see just what Jesus Christ went through... I mean, he sacrificed so much for us. Whether his existance was real or not, for those who have faith, I think this is a must-see. I'm unreligious, but I none the less believe this will be interesting to see. I'm downloading this movie right now. :P

...is it blasphemous to download a movie about Jesus Christ? :P

Apr 08 2004 05:07pm

Halendor
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 Halendor

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so you think everybody on this planet now knows Jesus christ because he suffered???


Well, yes! Nine out of ten times I see Jesus' image somewhere, he's nailed on a cross (sorry, I couldn't think of a nicer way to put it).

Apr 08 2004 03:54pm

Jippie Phoenix
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 Jippie Phoenix

I think the rest of his life is just as important as the moment of his resurrection:)
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Apr 08 2004 02:56pm

Nero
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 Nero

so you think everybody on this planet now knows Jesus christ because he suffered???

I could pick millions of people who suffered aswell. He however proved he was the son of god by standing up from his dead. In my opinion that's the most important part.
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Apr 07 2004 08:51pm

Halendor
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 Halendor

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But is it the most important part?

Yes, it is the most important part.

Apr 07 2004 08:13pm

Nero
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 Nero

I've read the script of this movie and I came to this conclusion:

WHY THE HECK IS SOMEONE MAKING A MOVIE LIKE THIS!!??

The entire story of Jesus Christ is about the fact he did 'impossible'things, lived for mankind and most of all, devide dead (without this he wouldn't be as important as he is now)

What I'll see in this movie when I watch it is nothing but his suffering, what do I learn from this concerning Jesus Christ's life except for the cruelty?

Ofcourse it's an important matter he suffers for the sake of our world. But is it the most important part? Would it be amazing if I for example would suffer for this world?

I do not think so. Next time let them make a movie about how his life was, not about how the people killed him in the most cruel way there is.


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Apr 06 2004 03:23pm

SirBizNatch
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 SirBizNatch

Jacen - The fem-bot represented Eve....and Bender represents God....and his evil brother would be the apple/Satan.

And - Book of who?
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This comment was edited by SirBizNatch on Apr 06 2004 03:25pm.

Apr 05 2004 03:59pm

Jacen Aratan
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Yes, Biz, but that was a woman... not a bloody apple.

Apr 05 2004 12:44pm

JamesF1
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 JamesF1

SirBizNatch: The 'plot' is the same as the book of Matthew (by and large).
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Apr 05 2004 06:24am

SirBizNatch
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 SirBizNatch

Rar, when I eat an apple I'm not sposed to, I don't damn mankind. What if Eve was huuuungry. And it looked soooo delicious. I would eat that apple.



Aratan: take an episode of Futurama. In the episode, there is Bender and his like evil brother, and this girl-robot. Bender starts going out with her, but gets paranoid and thinks she's having an affair with evil Bender. So he goes undercover as evil Bender to find out. As Bender then seduces the fem-bot and eventually gets her to fall in love, to which Bender reveals who he really is and breaks up with her. Familiar?


Oh yea, is there a plot in the movie, or is it just Jesus getting beat up? Cuz thats all anyone talks about :/
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This comment was edited by SirBizNatch on Apr 05 2004 09:05am.

Apr 04 2004 06:24pm

Halendor
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 Halendor

Ulic, Exar, Freedon and me were planning on seeing it, but Freedon forgot his ID-card so we wound up watching Finding Nemo :P

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