These AI “artists” are getting ridiculous…I hate the flood of recommendations when exploring new artists and music. Needs to be some control and flagging of ai content @Spotify
@farmingandJesus I’ve lost many “friends” over the years, but the ones that have stayed or I’ve gained have been uplifting and meaningful. Haters gonna hate….
I remember seeing it in the theater when I was 19, some people left bawling their eyes out. I get it now…very moving movie when you understand what Christ did for us.
Miracles Witnessed While Filming of The Passion of the Christ: ✝️
No Hollywood studio would agree to make The Passion of the Christ, so Mel Gibson decided to create his own production company and fund the entire film himself.
While casting the role of Jesus, Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel:
"Playing Christ will be incredibly difficult. If you do this, you'll likely be rejected by Hollywood."
Jim took a day to pray. Then he told Mel:
"We have to make it, even if it is difficult. My initials are J.C., and I am 33 years old. The same age as Christ. I didn't realize that until now."
Mel paused: "You're really scaring me, you know." And hung up the phone.
What followed was the most brutal movie role in Hollywood history.
– Caviezel lost 45 pounds
– Was struck by lightning twice
– Whipped accidentally, leaving a 14-inch scar
– Dislocated his shoulder
– Suffered pneumonia & hypothermia after hanging the cross for hours in only a loincloth
– Filming the crucifixion took 5 weeks
– Later required TWO open-heart surgeries due to stress from the role
And still, his purpose was clear:
"I didn’t want people to see me. I just want them to see Jesus. Conversions will happen through that.”
And they did:
- Pedro Sarubbi, the actor who played Barabbas, said of Cavezel: “His eyes had no hatred... only mercy and love.” He later converted to Christianity.
- Luca Lionello (Judas): Former atheist, converted to Christianity after the film & baptized his children
- A Muslim technician on the movie converted to Christianity after the film.
Countless millions around the world were converted to Christianity through the film.
It grossed $611 million worldwide, becoming the most successful R-rated film in history.
But more than that—it changed hearts around the world showing the true pain of Christ’s suffering.
Jim Caviezel now proclaims Christ boldly:
A role that nearly destroyed him became the one that saved countless others.
Mostly clear skies, dew points in the mid/upper 60s, temps near 80….keep an eye on your neighbors and loved ones later this afternoon and evening in central Illinois.
Insane, but honestly expected. My in-laws were just there a couple weeks ago. As much as this Midwestern guy wants to go hangout on a beach right now, you couldn’t pay me to go to Mexico.