Research Shows “Passion” Film’s “Spiritual” Impact Falls Short
This article by Rev. Angus Stewart critiques Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" film from a Reformed Protestant perspective, arguing that it presents a false Roman Catholic gospel rather than the true gospel of Christ. Beyond doctrinal concerns, Stewart examines empirical research showing the film had minimal lasting evangelistic impact, challenging the predictions of those who promoted it as a tool for spiritual transformation.
Rev. Angus Stewart Roman Catholics and many “evangelical” Protestants predicted that Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of The Christ,” would be a massive boost to evangelism (see, for example, ‘Revealing Quotes from Advocates of Mel Gibson’s “The Passion”‘). Of course, the most basic question is, What evangel is being presented? Other articles on the CPRF website demonstrate that “The Passion” movie is not the gospel of Christ but the idolatrous Roman “gospel” of Christ and Mary. However, it is...