The film "The Passion of the Christ" begins this week on Ash Wednesday. I thought that it was going to be about the entire life of Jesus Christ, but it focuses on just the last 12 hours. I'll probably see it, although it is supposed to be very violent. The whipping by the Roman soldiers seems to take forever, although I suspect that it's close to the truth. The Romans didn't conquer most of the world by being soft. I hope that the audience will be aware that Jesus is dying for our sins; not his own sins. There's a huge difference. Imagine being able to stop the punishment at any time, but continuing anyway because it's his gift for salvation. Plus you don't have to do anything to receive the gift, other than believe in him. It makes one feel a little unworthy. OK, a lot unworthy.