I’ve been amazed. For the past few days I have seen more Christian content on TV than I think I have in my life. Of course, I’ve been watching some MSNBC and FOX news shows. Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has created some pretty interesting conversations. Of course there is talk of anti-Semitism…there is also the violence. It amazes me that with all the violent movies that have been created, people take exception to this one.

Now, I have not seen the movie yet. I’m also at a disadvantage because I haven’t seen “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” or “Jason vs. Freddie” or “Pulp Fiction.” From what I’ve heard these are also violent films. When those movies came out, I didn’t hear that they were too violent. I’m just amazed.

This movie, it seems, is more like a documentary than an entertaining movie. Words like “painful” are said about it. I can’t see myself getting a large popcorn and pop while watching this movie. I’m not sure it was made to be entertaining, but rather informational and perhaps even formational. I wonder if Gibson believes people will be changed by this movie.

I’m also amazed at how many people are going to see this movie. I figured most non-christians wouldn’t really care about it (just look at Andy Rooney). So, it seems to me that most (but probably not all) people seeing the movie believe they have some connection to Christ. If this is the case, why do our churches seem so irrelevant in the world today?

Another thing I find amazing is the theater I’m planning on going to has matinee prices for all films EXCEPT this one. For some reason this movie is always $7.50 even with the other movies are only $5. Go figure. Perhaps it is because they know I won’t be buying the popcorn ;)

Dave.