The Passion of Mary Magdalen

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Christy

I'm by no means a bible thumper, but I've never been in to any kind of books that seriously mock someone else's religion. Satire and humor is one thing (Monty Python), but stuff like "The Last Temptation of Christ" and this type book just sort of bug me.

Some people call it mocking. Others call it a different perspective.

[Christy (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Geek

It is beautiful story that does tribute to the Bible and women The Passion Of Christ scene in this book is breathtaking.

To the vast majority of Christians, the story would be offensive, since most don't hold the believe that Jesus and Mary M were lovers.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Christy

To the vast majority of Christians, the story would be offensive, since most don't hold the believe that Jesus and Mary M were lovers.

The vast majority of christians find anything different offensive.

[vraiblonde]

I think it's rude. Why not make them fictional characters instead of based on religious figures? Same story, less offensive.

But I think that's the point of movies/books like this - to offend Christians. Otherwise why would they do it?

[Christy (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Pete

Call me quirky. I've honestly just always hated stuff that turns Jesus into a horny dude.

But on the converse, I totally dig books and movies that are biblical satire. Just call me a hypocrite.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

I think it's rude. Why not make them fictional characters instead of based on religious figures? Same story, less offensive.

But I think that's the point of movies/books like this - to offend Christians. Otherwise why would they do it?

Because they think differently, they're not narrow minded.

[Christy (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

I think it's rude. Why not make them fictional characters instead of based on religious figures? Same story, less offensive.

But I think that's the point of movies/books like this - to offend Christians. Otherwise why would they do it?

EXACTLY!!!

[Geek]

First off, you got to read a book not judge it by the cover. Secondly, it is a fiction story that has Jesus as a character. People can tell from the title what is about. Don't read it if the thought of Jesus having a lover offends you.

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by Christy

I've honestly just always hated stuff that turns Jesus into a horny dude.

Well, Jai just outed Oz as a horny dude who chokes his woman out, so I really can't think about Jesus right now.

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by elaine

Because they think differently, they're not narrow minded.

You can't "think differently" about Scripture. It is what it is, not what people want it to be.