Critics of Gibson Film Claim Harassment

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NEW YORK -- Two scholars who have criticized Mel Gibson's film on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ said Thursday they have received hate mail in response to their comments.

Sister Mary Boys, a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, said she has received harassing phone calls, hate mail by post and has saved about 85 e-mails from Gibson supporters.

Paula Fredriksen, a Boston University professor, said she had also been targeted, calling the missives "drive-by e-mail."

The women made the comments at a panel discussion about "The Passion of Christ" at a national meeting of the Anti-Defamation League. The organization's national director, Abraham Foxman, has been among the most vocal critics of the film, which is scheduled to be released on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25.

"If the debate triggers that kind of response, what response will the movie trigger?" Foxman said during the talk.

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