More on Mel

I think that Mel's interview was interesting. In many ways, he wanted it both ways: it is his vision, but the Holy Spirit helped direct; he has compassion for those who fear anti-semitism, but rejects the claims completely.

The other curious thing is his obsession with the brutality of the crucifixion. I am not saying it wasn't brutal, of course, but Mel is obsessing on that for a variety of reasons--many having to do with his own demons. He said at one point that he is one of those people who could get addicted to anything. Maybe his addiction has turned to religion. He wouldn't be the first one.

The other part of that is (and this is not my original thought) he makes suffering the key issue here. Is it? A Salon reviewer said something about other people suffering more than Christ. That might be, but even more so, the suffering of the crucifixion is not really the point. Would his sacrifice mean less if he had been lynched by a mob in the South? Or assasinated by a sharpshooter? Or a firing squad?

If so, I would suggest that Christians need to reevalute their faith.