It has been twenty years since release of the movie, The Passion of the Christ, produced, directed and co-written by Mel Gibson. The film is the highest grossing Christian film of all time (inflation adjusted) as well as the highest grossing independent film of all time. As of 2023, it was also the highest grossing R rated film domestically, receiving an R rating due to its graphic depiction of the Passion of the Christ.
But before all the glory of its ultimate success and triumph, this film had its own passion to suffer and overcome at the hands of its enemies. These enemies included powerful Deep State and Deep Synagogue forces, representing the entertainment industry and media, as well as the Deep Church. Not only did the US Catholic Conference of Bishops refuse to support the film, but the USCCB issued this condemnation: ….