Thread #93391   Message #1798769
Posted By: GUEST
01-Aug-06 - 10:33 AM
Subject: RE: BS: The Passion of Mel Gibson...


I agree 1000% with that, GregF.

Speaking of irrationality, no one seems the least bit bothered with the sexist taunting of the female officer in the case. It's all about anti-Semitism.

What does that say about society's beliefs, hmmmm?

I think Gibson's "sugar tits" taunt at a female deputy speaks for itself, and there's nothing much more for us to say about it. Of course he's a sexist pig, but don't call us all sexist for failing to dwell on that point. His anti-Semitism is a more complex issue and worthy of deeper discussion.

As for Gibson's connection with the Catholic Church, please note that he has been allied with fundamentalist groups that are considered to be the "lunatic fringe" of the Catholic church, not representative of the mainstream. However, the appeal of The Passion of the Christ was broader, and was enthusiastically received by many right-of-center moderates within the Catholic Church.
-Joe Offer-