Mel Gibson: Devil's Son or Aussie Accent?

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The forum discussion centers on Mel Gibson's portrayal of religious themes in his films, particularly in "The Passion." Participants debate whether Gibson's artistic choices reflect a bias against certain cultures, specifically the British and Jewish communities. The conversation highlights the complexities of religious representation in cinema, suggesting that any attempt to depict faith accurately may offend other belief systems. Ultimately, the discussion underscores the contentious nature of Gibson's work and its reception among diverse audiences.

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What is Mel?

  • Devil

    Votes: 1 8.3%
  • Evil Spirit

    Votes: 2 16.7%
  • Possesed

    Votes: 2 16.7%
  • Australian

    Votes: 7 58.3%

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Is Mel Gibson the devils son? maybe just his advocate, or has he been possesed by an evil spirit? Or is he just being Australian?

Please discuss.
 
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Mel Gibson is an evil spirit. He can only be the devil if he hates the entire British Isles. He just hates England. I am actually quite suprised that in his new film "The Passion", Jesus is executed in Calvary near Jerusalem, instead of a hill in England outside some country village. And I am suprised they arent ENGLISH JEWS. Or that Pontius Pilate wasnt drinking tea.

Then again, if Mel Gibson had decided to film in England, it would mean that the Scottish would charge down at the last minute and fight a bloody battle for Jesus' "FREEDOM!" with William Wallace cutting him loose. Stupid Mel Gibson.
 
Yea and single handedly (sp?) destroy the Empire!
 
Mel Gibson is no worse than any other true believer. He just has enough money and show-biz talent to make a movie. In drawing up a list of the world's worst people, I'd run out of paper before getting to Melvin.

When you get down to it, the majority of the world believe in some religion, and believe that all others are wrong. All non-believers are of lesser value in the eyes of the true higher power.

Is Mel's portayal of the Jews in his movie worse than the portayal of Egyptians in "The Ten Commandments"? God finds the life of the unbeleiver so valueless that he slaughters the innocent firstborn Egyptians in the hundreds of thousands.

Any attempt to make a religious film with any accuracy (vis-a-vis faith, not history) will disparage all other religions encountered.

Njorl
 
ahh, he still got it in for the English though!
 

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