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Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Original post by Xelindrya

Ok, awake now.
Sorry about last night.. I started to crash hard. Odd how your body shuts down on you like that. I rambled like an idiot, I hope to be more clear now.

Ok, so yes I refuse to see the movie (or at least pay for it)

Now the tickets are free so you could say “Hey it’s a free movie go for it” But I feel like its not exactly without strings attached. Nothing with religion in my experience has ever come with no strings attached.

The more I hear about bibles being handed out and Church sponsored free tickets the more I get turned off. If the Church (any of them) wants me to see this movie to ‘learn’. I assume they know I wouldn’t actually pay the ridiculous high price of $10 a movie ticket to see yet another interpretation of something I read in the bible I can’t recall how many times and something I see on every other channel for a week during Easter, then there’s GOT to be a catch. I’d rather spend my money on entertainment than seeing Christ crucified, again. They are absolutely right.

Honestly just my opinion but if it were just a promotion for the movie then other folks, OTHER THAN CHURCHES, would offer free tickets. Honestly, it’s creeping me out that churches are so heavily pushing this movie. Besides.. you think they are going to say “Oh I’m sorry, you’re already a believer, I can only give these free tickets to those who would benefit” …? I’m sure most of the tickets will go to church followers.

All that being said, lets say I just had free time and someone HANDED me tickets (cause I can’t imagine giving my name and address to a church, I’d rather get Bridal Junk mail than Church Junk mail). Lets say I go see it. I would feel as if I was inside a church all over again (since I believe any place where those who gather to worship in his name *IS* a church). I would feel like I couldn’t express myself as easily. I’m not a talker in a movie but I’ve been known from time to time to laugh at the stupidity of a movie if I find it funny. Usually I have no problem. But Religious people are taking this movie really seriously. I would feel that I had to watch everything I did and be very careful not to offend. Because A) I DON’T WANT TO OFFEND and B) God help me if I did. See if I’m honest and truthful in my opinions, I have this nasty habit of standing by them. Worse, I don’t back down. When it happens in a church I’m more comfortable, but when it happens in public you must beware. I have learned some folks are religious zealots and take great offense to a person like me who questions their beliefs or expresses their own beliefs that are opposite of that zealot. Zealots can be VERY scary people.

So to summarize (cause I’ve gotten out of hand) .. I was curious about this movie, yes, now I think I’ll just wait until it comes on Cable TV. Free tickets? I doubt it’s actually “free”.

Oddly enough, I will go see the DaVinci Code when it hits theatres hehe.

Actually if the drama of this dies down I may go see it then. When I know the people in the theatre are there just to watch a movie not push a mission or on a quest of knowledge.

It’s Hollywood people! ENTERTAINMENT!

Again, to those who do want to go see it, have fun and send back reviews. Kudos to those who are passing on the info so others who WANT to see it can see it for free. I think it’s a nice gesture by the Churches to pay for tickets.

I think that covers what it. Its an odd ball to try to wrap my mind around and then articulate into some type of understandable sense with words, but I hope I got it out ok.

Hugs to all!
This is just my opinion not really meant to start an argument. I put it on a new post just cause I don’t want to mar the post that was in all honestly just being helpful. (Thanks Kristin - June262004)

Misty Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

I have ask...what is creeping you out about Churchs handing out tickets to this film? The film depicts the crucifiction of Christ, which is the focal point of the Catholiscim. If nothing else, this film will put a portrait of what happened to this man into the mind of Catholics that will fuel their faith...not fuel their hatred of Jews, because any Catholic with a brain in their head knows that it wasn't 'the Jews Killed Christ'..it was the 'powers that be' who HAPPENED to be Jewish that did. BECAUSE AT THE TIME EVERYONE WAS JEWISH INCLUDING JESUS.

Has anyone thought of what the reaction would be if a Holocaust film came out that showed men women and babies being walked into an oven...and actually showed what happened IN THE OVEN and didn't stop with just them walking in like most films have done???? It would have a pretty profound impact on you wouldn't it? And it would make every single person on this earth remember what happened, and not forget, and not lose sight of the goal...which is to make sure something like it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.

Sorry to be so graphic, I just have some pretty strong views about this whole thing.
PrincessRose Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

I don't blame you, and that's the one thing keeping me from calling for this 'Free Ticket'. I don't want to get tons of phone calls trying to convert me (which, btw, is one of the most DISRESPECTFUL and degrading things I have ever been subjected to).

I can't stand Zealots.
nylisa Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Misty

I have ask...what is creeping you out about Churchs handing out tickets to this film? The film depicts the crucifiction of Christ, which is the focal point of the Catholiscim. If nothing else, this film will put a portrait of what happened to this man into the mind of Catholics that will fuel their faith...not fuel their hatred of Jews, because any Catholic with a brain in their head knows that it wasn't 'the Jews Killed Christ'..it was the 'powers that be' who HAPPENED to be Jewish that did. BECAUSE AT THE TIME EVERYONE WAS JEWISH INCLUDING JESUS.


Rebecca, I agree with you on that it is entertainment in that case but most of the events are factual.

Misty, I agree 100% with your post!!!!!
kel2004 Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Misty

I have ask...what is creeping you out about Churchs handing out tickets to this film? The film depicts the crucifiction of Christ, which is the focal point of the Catholiscim. If nothing else, this film will put a portrait of what happened to this man into the mind of Catholics that will fuel their faith...not fuel their hatred of Jews, because any Catholic with a brain in their head knows that it wasn't 'the Jews Killed Christ'..it was the 'powers that be' who HAPPENED to be Jewish that did. BECAUSE AT THE TIME EVERYONE WAS JEWISH INCLUDING JESUS.

Has anyone thought of what the reaction would be if a Holocaust film came out that showed men women and babies being walked into an oven...and actually showed what happened IN THE OVEN and didn't stop with just them walking in like most films have done???? It would have a pretty profound impact on you wouldn't it? And it would make every single person on this earth remember what happened, and not forget, and not lose sight of the goal...which is to make sure something like it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.

Sorry to be so graphic, I just have some pretty strong views about this whole thing.


Well said. Great point.
shamma Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by PrincessRose

I don't blame you, and that's the one thing keeping me from calling for this 'Free Ticket'. I don't want to get tons of phone calls trying to convert me (which, btw, is one of the most DISRESPECTFUL and degrading things I have ever been subjected to).

I can't stand Zealots.


Why would you think they would do that??? I am sure they respect your privacy. I have know this organization for a while and I have never seen them send anything to my home unless I have requested it. It is your choice.

As my husband said if its free its for me.

To each his own.
BMD'sPeanut Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by shamma


As my husband said if its free its for me.



Ha ha
shamma Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by tammyjill

you are certainly entitled to your opinion as is everyone. But I honestly think its a nice gesture, if they give out 1000's of tix and if it makes a difference in just ONE person's life who may be on drugs or some other type of problem and if the movie for some reason helps them then its a good thing


Couldn't agree more.
Lunatrek Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

So any movie that is based on a true story shouldn't be considered entertainment? That doesn't make sense to me. I guess Hilary Swank should have her Oscar taken away then, because 'Boys Don't Cry' was a movie based on a true story?

Maybe I'm missing the point.
shamma Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by NYCHICK

I am a bit confused-

1) You are not going to see the movie becasue you don't want to yell out something that someone may take offense to?

2)I get the idea from your post that you are guessing that all the people in the theatre will be bible thumpers (i say that lovingly, no offense to anyone).why?


I am confused too, b/c who is to say that me and a bunch of other believers like myself will end up in the same movie theatre. Who knew
Lisa Rose Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Lunatrek Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Lisa Rose

Posted by CIMINOK

Posted by Xelindrya

I rambled like an idiot


What else is new?


I also agree!!


OK, that's just not nice. It's one thing to have opinions, but don't just blatantly insult people.
Misty Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by shamma

Posted by NYCHICK

I am a bit confused-

1) You are not going to see the movie becasue you don't want to yell out something that someone may take offense to?

2)I get the idea from your post that you are guessing that all the people in the theatre will be bible thumpers (i say that lovingly, no offense to anyone).why?


I am confused too, b/c who is to say that me and a bunch of other believers like myself will end up in the same movie theatre. Who knew


I'm Jewish and I'll be there with my Catholic husband....far from thumping here!
Stacey1403 Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Misty

I have ask...what is creeping you out about Churchs handing out tickets to this film? The film depicts the crucifiction of Christ, which is the focal point of the Catholiscim. If nothing else, this film will put a portrait of what happened to this man into the mind of Catholics that will fuel their faith...not fuel their hatred of Jews, because any Catholic with a brain in their head knows that it wasn't 'the Jews Killed Christ'..it was the 'powers that be' who HAPPENED to be Jewish that did. BECAUSE AT THE TIME EVERYONE WAS JEWISH INCLUDING JESUS.

Has anyone thought of what the reaction would be if a Holocaust film came out that showed men women and babies being walked into an oven...and actually showed what happened IN THE OVEN and didn't stop with just them walking in like most films have done???? It would have a pretty profound impact on you wouldn't it? And it would make every single person on this earth remember what happened, and not forget, and not lose sight of the goal...which is to make sure something like it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.

Sorry to be so graphic, I just have some pretty strong views about this whole thing.



Excellent point
shamma Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Misty

Posted by shamma

Posted by NYCHICK

I am a bit confused-

1) You are not going to see the movie becasue you don't want to yell out something that someone may take offense to?

2)I get the idea from your post that you are guessing that all the people in the theatre will be bible thumpers (i say that lovingly, no offense to anyone).why?


I am confused too, b/c who is to say that me and a bunch of other believers like myself will end up in the same movie theatre. Who knew


I'm Jewish and I'll be there with my Catholic husband....far from thumping here!


We could make a date of it Misty and probably all thump together Oh sorry we might be thumping different views
Misty Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by shamma


We could make a date of it Misty and probably all thump together Oh sorry we might be thumping different views


Yeah you may all wind up kicking my arse!
yabbobay Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Misty

I have ask...what is creeping you out about Churchs handing out tickets to this film? The film depicts the crucifiction of Christ, which is the focal point of the Catholiscim. If nothing else, this film will put a portrait of what happened to this man into the mind of Catholics that will fuel their faith...not fuel their hatred of Jews, because any Catholic with a brain in their head knows that it wasn't 'the Jews Killed Christ'..it was the 'powers that be' who HAPPENED to be Jewish that did. BECAUSE AT THE TIME EVERYONE WAS JEWISH INCLUDING JESUS.

Has anyone thought of what the reaction would be if a Holocaust film came out that showed men women and babies being walked into an oven...and actually showed what happened IN THE OVEN and didn't stop with just them walking in like most films have done???? It would have a pretty profound impact on you wouldn't it? And it would make every single person on this earth remember what happened, and not forget, and not lose sight of the goal...which is to make sure something like it NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN.

Sorry to be so graphic, I just have some pretty strong views about this whole thing.



excellent post...you could reverse it with the Holocaust too...the powers that be were Christian...so does that make it Christianity's fault? Actually i think some Church's were the biggest hiders of Jews...DH's grandfather was hid in a Church in Paris
Lisa Rose Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Lunatrek

Posted by Lisa Rose

Posted by CIMINOK

Posted by Xelindrya

I rambled like an idiot


What else is new?


I also agree!!


OK, that's just not nice. It's one thing to have opinions, but don't just blatantly insult people.


You are right! i will edit my post.

Im just a little tired of the non-scenical postings that go on!! NO ONE is holding a gun to your head to go see the movie, NO ONE is thumping you with a bible to read it....dont go see the movie then...free or not!!
BMD'sPeanut Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

What's a thumper?

BMD'sPeanut Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

Posted by Lisa Rose

Posted by Lunatrek

Posted by Lisa Rose

Posted by CIMINOK

Posted by Xelindrya

I rambled like an idiot


What else is new?


I also agree!!


OK, that's just not nice. It's one thing to have opinions, but don't just blatantly insult people.


You are right! i will edit my post.

Im just a little tired of the non-scenical postings that go on!! NO ONE is holding a gun to your head to go see the movie, NO ONE is thumping you with a bible to read it....dont go see the movie then...free or not!!


Don't edit your post...Everyone's just shooting the breeze.
Lisa Rose Posted:

Re: Probably a Controversial Subject: Why I won’t see Passion of Christ – especially with a free ticket. (My reply from last night's Free Ticket post)

no I will....it was wrong for me to put a post like that....

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