Posts Tagged ‘Mel Gibson’
Mel Gibson confirms that a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” is in the works
Is a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ in the works?”
This could be the answer to a prayer.
The Hollywood Reporter claims Mel Gibson is contemplating a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ” based on the rich resurrection stories found in sacred scripture.
His script writer from the 1995 smash-hit “Braveheart,” Randall Wallace, is apparently at work on a script. Wallace studied religion at Duke University and approaches the story with the dignity it deserves…
Read More“If this is the cure, imagine the disease”
This sentence from the Gospel of John is so lacking in heft:
“Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged.”
To John’s audience of his day, they got it. To modern man, we don’t.
I think that’s why Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” was so significant. It depicted the utter depravity of scourging with bloody reality…
Read MoreScrew ups who changed the world
The list of screw ups who did amazing things for the sake of God’s Kingdom is staggering. A modern example has got to be…
Read MoreSpiritual warfare at the cineplex
The sin Hollywood can’t forgive
Woody Allen had designs on 18 year old actress, Mariel Hemmingway.
So claims Ms. Hemmingway in her new book, “Out Came the Sun.” This is certainly not the only (alleged) impropriety leveled against the famous director and actor. And yet Hollywood doesn’t seem to hold it against Mr. Allen…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
In the Catholic Church, January 1st celebrates “The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.”
Pope Paul VI described the celebration in his Apostolic Letter, Marialis Cultus:
Read MoreGod really uses life's screw ups
Even if you’re a total screw up, watch out. God may use you to change the world.
The list of screw ups who changed the world for the good is long. My favorite Old Testament example is …
"If this is the cure, imagine the disease"
By Tom Quiner [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V4jxkoXp2U] This sentence from the Gospel of John is so lacking in heft: “Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged.” To John’s audience of his day, they got it. To modern man, we don’t. I think that’s why Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” was so significant. It depicted the…
Read MoreWhy Hollywood won't forgive "The Passion of the Christ"
Hollywood has forgiven many flawed men.
Roman Polanksi, who had sex with a minor, comes immediately to mind.
Woody Allen, who is credibly accused of molesting his child, saw his film win an Academy Award this year.
Robert Downey Jr. was a drug addict who came clean.
Mel Gibson is a different story …