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Originally Posted by awareness
Something ain't right in Gibson's head. That aside, after watching his movie I was angry as hell. First of all, the slasher movie fanatics loved his movie, because of all the blood and gore ... not because of anything to do with Jesus.
The reason I was angry : Somewhat on thread topic, perhaps, I was angry because God had to put on a human sacrifice -- like that depicted in the movie -- to forgive us. Couldn't God come up with some other way? a loving way perchance, hopefully? Killing a son is not a loving act, and is, was, against the law ... and God did it, even knowingly against His own law.
The 'very human sacrifice' of his Son, on the altar of the cross, was beastly, and forbidden in the law of Moses ; God forbade human sacrifice in the OT -- example Isaac. Is the 'human' -- maybe -- we've determined out here so far, divine? maybe, maybe not -- the human sacrifice of his son wasn't right, and not living up to godly or OT scripture standards.
That's why Gibson's movie made me angry ; it depicted an image of God that I don't agree with.
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Not sure if Gibson is regenerated, as he's a RC. But you make some interesting points - I have wondered some of the same things. But here's the long view I think: In the end, there must be no accusation that can stand against us, because He died in our place. In other words, the very highest price was paid, and all mouths will be shut. When the devil and his followers are thrown into the fiery lake, no one will be able to accuse God and say, "What about all those ones!? They did so many bad things too, but You aren't punishing them!" Again, He can say, "Yes, but the ultimate price was paid for them, and they have accepted that gift. Now full righteousness is imputed to them because of their belief in the Lamb."
And in this is love on full display. Plus Christ said he laid down His own life - no one took it from Him. It was an act of free will, born out of His love for mankind. For "the joy set before Him" He willingly sacrificed Himself for us that we might be the righteousness of God in Christ, and that He could become our supplied life!
Oh hallelujah what an awesome love mystery this all is!!! 