Post by `SNΞΔKY_[QS] on Apr 18, 2011 19:06:05 GMT -5
With Easter and Easter coming up, I decided to sit down with a bowl full of oxycontins with a 5th of JD and watch Passion of the Christ for the first time last night..I made it through the whole movie without overdosing or throwing up (not because of the drugs)..
As a movie, I thought it was very well made, and extremely emotional. I give it 3.5 stars out of 4, couldn't turn away from it, and I believe most of the event that occurred in the movie to be true--Except for the last 30 seconds, of course. For those that don't know, Good Friday is when Jesus died, and Easter is when he supposedly resurrected from the dead (all the blood was gone and he was wearing clean white clothing.. but still had nail holes in his hand- go figure).
If you didn't know before, you now know that I am Atheist--and proud of my ability to have a free mind. I will say that Passion of The Christ didn't have any impact on what I currently think. The movie itself however, was very powerful. I believe there was a dude named Jesus--There is way to much evidence for someone not to believe he actually existed, however, it ends there for me..For me, he was similar to the modern day David Koresh, or any other wack job that thinks he is a prophet/Lamb/Son of God/God himself, or whatever.
Of course these are my personal thoughts, and I am not here to influence anyone even though I truly believe I AM CORRECT AS MUCH AS A BELIEVER THINKS HE IS CORRECT, I strongly believe that everyone should be able to believe in what they want without consequence. I disagree with what many believe happened to Jesus, AFTER he was murdered.
Jesus was a Jew. He was a Jewish carpenter and didn't have long ass hair and pale white skin (go to Israel and find a native Jew that looks like Jesus). He broke away from Judaism and started up his own little thingy now known as Christianity. At the time (just like David Koresh) He was able to get people drunk and high and convince them that he was Son of God--Many scholars believe that the real Jesus was quite as asshole, and didn't treat many of his followers nicely. Some scholars also think he molested children--whats up with all the child abuse and Christianity (more profound in Catholics) anyway??? Jesus was subsequently tortured and murdered for his beliefs (Just like David Koresh). There are scholars who believe his torture was due to this cruel behavior he inflicted on many people including child abuse, in addition to starting up his own sect and betraying Judism. I believe that what happened to Jesus, and David Koresh was somewhat wrong--But only in the way it was handled (no real trial - According to the movie, the Romans soldiers were pressured by Jews to kill Jesus or the town would go into an upheavel. The Jews wanted him dead) I believe they both got what was eventually coming to them. That they deserved it.. As far as Koresh is concerned, our Government went way to far, and should have waited him and his followers out, and then put them all on on trial for their sick ass crimes against children etc..If found guilty, then I would advocate burning the motherfuckers.
2 billion+ people are Christian or belong to a branch of Christianity (Catholic, Methodist, Baptist etc etc). I think I am correct when I say that Christianity remains the most dominant religion of the world, and is growing rapidly. I guess the fear of death is really getting to people lately hm?
Anyhow, have you seen the movie? Are you a believer? What are your thoughts about the whole thing ?
I realize many here are also Atheist, however, we do have members who are Christian, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and who knows what else, including a handful of Satanists. I don't have a problem saying what you believe in, however, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS ON SOMEONE'S BELIEFS/NON BELIEFS. thank u
As a movie, I thought it was very well made, and extremely emotional. I give it 3.5 stars out of 4, couldn't turn away from it, and I believe most of the event that occurred in the movie to be true--Except for the last 30 seconds, of course. For those that don't know, Good Friday is when Jesus died, and Easter is when he supposedly resurrected from the dead (all the blood was gone and he was wearing clean white clothing.. but still had nail holes in his hand- go figure).
If you didn't know before, you now know that I am Atheist--and proud of my ability to have a free mind. I will say that Passion of The Christ didn't have any impact on what I currently think. The movie itself however, was very powerful. I believe there was a dude named Jesus--There is way to much evidence for someone not to believe he actually existed, however, it ends there for me..For me, he was similar to the modern day David Koresh, or any other wack job that thinks he is a prophet/Lamb/Son of God/God himself, or whatever.
Of course these are my personal thoughts, and I am not here to influence anyone even though I truly believe I AM CORRECT AS MUCH AS A BELIEVER THINKS HE IS CORRECT, I strongly believe that everyone should be able to believe in what they want without consequence. I disagree with what many believe happened to Jesus, AFTER he was murdered.
Jesus was a Jew. He was a Jewish carpenter and didn't have long ass hair and pale white skin (go to Israel and find a native Jew that looks like Jesus). He broke away from Judaism and started up his own little thingy now known as Christianity. At the time (just like David Koresh) He was able to get people drunk and high and convince them that he was Son of God--Many scholars believe that the real Jesus was quite as asshole, and didn't treat many of his followers nicely. Some scholars also think he molested children--whats up with all the child abuse and Christianity (more profound in Catholics) anyway??? Jesus was subsequently tortured and murdered for his beliefs (Just like David Koresh). There are scholars who believe his torture was due to this cruel behavior he inflicted on many people including child abuse, in addition to starting up his own sect and betraying Judism. I believe that what happened to Jesus, and David Koresh was somewhat wrong--But only in the way it was handled (no real trial - According to the movie, the Romans soldiers were pressured by Jews to kill Jesus or the town would go into an upheavel. The Jews wanted him dead) I believe they both got what was eventually coming to them. That they deserved it.. As far as Koresh is concerned, our Government went way to far, and should have waited him and his followers out, and then put them all on on trial for their sick ass crimes against children etc..If found guilty, then I would advocate burning the motherfuckers.
2 billion+ people are Christian or belong to a branch of Christianity (Catholic, Methodist, Baptist etc etc). I think I am correct when I say that Christianity remains the most dominant religion of the world, and is growing rapidly. I guess the fear of death is really getting to people lately hm?
Anyhow, have you seen the movie? Are you a believer? What are your thoughts about the whole thing ?
I realize many here are also Atheist, however, we do have members who are Christian, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and who knows what else, including a handful of Satanists. I don't have a problem saying what you believe in, however, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS ON SOMEONE'S BELIEFS/NON BELIEFS. thank u