tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post115358575301751516..comments2024-03-24T23:41:23.944-07:00Comments on Talk Wisdom: End of the SpearChristinewjchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18434229284833642438noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1154453474836115832006-08-01T10:31:00.000-07:002006-08-01T10:31:00.000-07:00Yes Jody. I knew about that. However, an actor's...Yes Jody. I knew about that. However, an actor's sexual proclivities, political views, and antics did not persuade me to reject the film. It might very well be a factor for other Christians (and I wouldn't blame them one bit), but I wanted to see this film because of the brave missionaries and true story that was being portrayed.<BR/><BR/>I was very disappointed to hear about Mel Gibson's DUI arrest and rants, but it doesn't negate my feelings about his film <I>The Passion of the Christ</I>. It just proves the point that we are all sinners in need of the Savior.<BR/><BR/>Romans 3:23-26 (NLT) <I>For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard. 24 Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. 25 For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. God was being entirely fair and just when he did not punish those who sinned in former times. 26 And he is entirely fair and just in this present time when he declares sinners to be right in his sight because they believe in Jesus.</I>Christinewjchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434229284833642438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1153668301990370222006-07-23T08:25:00.000-07:002006-07-23T08:25:00.000-07:00Hi Phronk,I'm glad that you will consider purchasi...Hi Phronk,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you will consider purchasing the DVD to watch it. Half of the proceeds go to a charitable cause (not completely sure, but if I recall correctly, I believe the donations will help the Waodani people).<BR/><BR/>It isn't overtly "religious" per se, but Christians (as well as some non-believers) will recognize the "gospel in action" message it contains.<BR/><BR/>If you do choose to see it, I hope you will share your impressions here!Christinewjchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434229284833642438noreply@blogger.com