Reply #55: it's about guilt [View All]

[SeattleDem]

Taking kids to see this movie (and then telling them that they are responsible for Jesus's suffering because of their sins) will make them feel even more guilt and make them "better" Christians - or so I imagine this is what the parents and Church think.

I was raised Catholic and I truly believe that the Church used guilt to get people to adhere to its tenets. When I was a kid and didn't want to get up on Sunday for mass, I was told "Think of what Jesus went thru - the least you can do is give up one hour of your life each week for Him". The nuns at school were masters at using guilt on us too. I had a hard time leaving my religion behind after college because the brain-washing and fear of non-belief were very well ingrained.

These graphic images will be forged into children's minds and when they are told they are responsible for Jesus' suffering, it will do quite a number on them too.