Theories of Atonement/The “High Moral Ground”?

Theories of Atonement Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ," has attracted great attention (and earned much money.) It has also generated considerable debate. Some consider it anti-Semitic. Others condemn its unseemly violence -- for which it is given an "R" rating. Articles in the Standard Bearer and other periodicals have reminded of the blasphemy of any man portraying the divine Son of God come into the flesh. There is pointed out the Roman Catholic "slant" given to Christ's death...