The Passion of the Christ: Behind the Mask of Violence

Abstract

The film The Passion of the Christ is discussed in terms of its possible provocative and hidden messages in the service of particular interest groups and political alliances. Violence is viewed as persuasive communication, and the possible psychological effects of such a search for power and dominance are illustrated.

Opsomming

Die film The Passion of the Christ word bespreek aan die hand van die moontlike provokerende en verborge boodskappe in diens van besondere belangegroepe en politieke alliansies. Geweld word as oorredingskommunikasie beskou, en moontlike sielkundige gevolge van só ’n soeke na mag en dominansie word geïllustreer.