"THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST"

February 2004
		Mel Gibson's controversial movie, "The Passion of the Christ," opened Ash Wednesday to mixed reviews. Two theology professors take your questions on the religious and philosophical questions surrounding the film.

Robert Johnston of Fuller Theological Seminary and Philip Cunningham of the Boston College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning discuss the controversy	Mel Gibson's film "The Passion" is stirring controversy for its graphic depiction of the final hours of Jesus' life that some say is anti-Semitic and places blame for Jesus' crucifixion on Jews. Other critics are hailing the film as a deeply moving account of Christ's final hours that makes for extremely powerful viewing. Is the movie likely to plant seeds of divisiveness and anti-Semitism? Or is it vital viewing for those who believe Jesus sacrificed his life for others? Robert Johnston of Fuller Theological Seminary and Philip Cunningham of the Boston College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning take your questions on the film's religious, philosophical and artistic implications.