Persian Realm

I think Iranian are very

I think Iranian are very polite and respect other people's faith and belief. Jesus is my role model and NOTHING is taken away from the character of Jesus if we say "he is NOT son of God". Take a look at the movie and see how beautiful Jesus has been portrayed. AND, compare it to what some HIGH CLASS European lawmaker does to the character of Muslims' prophet IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY!

Through civilized (not democratic) dialogue and cultural exchange, we can resolve all world issues.

Peace

Ali, I know a great percentage of Iranian

population are suffering from religion of Islam. How do respond to our pain?

To Tahirih

I am very confused by your post. I have absolutely no idea what is it that you are trying say! Who are the "likes" of me?! What is suppose to feel "painful" for me?! What is my own medicine that I am suppose to be tasting now? And the last part of my post was not meant for Katayoun but the guy/girl called "Anti-Ali".

Please, elaborate a little more.

Ali how does your own medicine taste???

I was not going to write about this article because my good christian hamvatanan are taking care of you "Ali".
But I thought this is a good teaching opportunity for you and the likes of you,to see how it feels to have your prophet and religion called foul names!!!!!!
Does it hurt???you know and I know Mohamad was the true one ,but they do not think so???How does it feel my friend ???painfull!!!!
So try not to be this way when "we" write about our own ideas or our prophet!
You said the following to Katayon,make sure that you do not use it for others !!!!!!!
"You insulting me instead of arguing against my points, only shows you lack of education and weakness of character".
Regards,
Tahirih

To Katayoun

You did not answer my arguments. The question was not whether religion should remain private or not. The question was whether or not religion is the cause of misery and death, and I argued that every view and ideology in human history, including the concept of democracy and liberty, can be used to justify crimes while serving particular interests. That doesn't mean that the ideology or view itself is corrupted and should be destroyed!! And it is wrong to make generalizations and take average people accountable for the crimes committed by the name of their ideology. Think about it instead of responding with one liner slogans.

To anti-Ali

You insulting me instead of arguing against my points, only shows you lack of education and weakness of character.

PC: You're absolutely right.

PC: You're absolutely right. This movie was made for domestic consumption of the sheeple who don't know the first thing about Christianity except what they've been taught by the mullahs. Most of Quron is copied from the Old and the New Testament thus muslims' belief in revelation of Jesus Lord, bible and Torah.

Ali: Khar Khodeti...

Ali: Khar Khodeti...

Commonality?

"By making this film I wanted to make a bridge between Christianity and
Islam, to open the door for dialogue since there is much common ground
between Islam and Christianity," he said.

So, he wants to build bridges between Chrsitains and Muslims by claiming some of what Christians belive is true, but not the most important parts. Jesus isn't the Savior, and he didn't die for our sins.

How could Christians ever believe there is commonality between Muslims and Christians, when Islam dismisses the core tenets of Christianity out of hand? Such claims almost seem comical. It's like telling a Jew that most of his beliefs are correct, except the part where Moses delivered Jews from bondage in Egypt and led them to the promised land. And the part about bringing the 10 commandments down from mount Sinai.

From a Muslim perspective, there is some commonality between Chrsitianity and Islam. But only because the Quran explicitly endorses the Bible, and because the Quran incorporates some of Christian scripture. But since the most important parts weer either alterred or omitted, that commonality is an illusion.

This movie will do the exact opposite of "building bridges", should Christians actually watch it. I have no idea how it will effect Muslims, but it's a truly bad idea to market this as some kind of "outreach" to Christians :)

Ali. Islam is savage, pain and sad for Iranians

Take Islam to your private sphere and we are fine.Islam and Iran is a bad marriage.

To anti-madrasa educated idiots

"Ali, the Lebanese on Iranian welfare, and his ilk are mouthpieces of the Islamic Republic; their chief propagandist arm of the group is Xerexes who sounds like a true devotee of the regime waiting to blow himself up upon orders from Khamanie. Home Land Security should be aware of all their moves."

This kind of shameless lies and propaganda against other individuals is exactly what the likes of Falahian and Shariatmadari do. This is called "parvandeh-sazi". At least they do it for the Iranian intelligent service, not for Bush's Home Land Security.

If God Forbids people like you ever get to power in Iran, not only they will do the same things (if not worse) as the I.R, they will do it at the service of foreigners.

Ab nadari, vargar na shenagareh khoobi hasti

Note: The Jesus in this

Note: The Jesus in this movie is a bleached blond character. Jesus was not blond and he looked like a typical middle easterner from town of Galeliee.

Ali, the Lebanese on Iranian welfare, and his ilk are mouthpieces of the Islamic Republic; their chief propagandist arm of the group is Xerexes who sounds like a true devotee of the regime waiting to blow himself up upon orders from Khamanie. Home Land Security should be aware of all their moves.

To Katayoun

You said: "all religions are backwards and they have caused great deal of misery to mankind."

Statements like "all regions are backwards..." come from lazy minds who want to take the easy way instead of taking the time to study and analyze the role of religions in human societies.

If all religions are backwards and have caused a great deal of misery to mankind, then what about other ideologies by the name of which people have been killed?! Millions of people have been killed by the name of communism by the hands of people like Stalin, Pol Pot...etc Millions of people have been killed by the name of Nationalism throughout history, including the 60 millions of WW2! Millions of people have been colonized and slaved by the name of modernity and culture! Millions of people have been killed by the name of Liberty and democracy, including the recent war in Iraq! Millions of people have been beheaded exploited, jailed and tortured by the name of Monarchy!!

Does that mean that everyone who subscribes to any of these ideologies is contributing to the misery of mankind?!! Should every leftist or patriotic or liberal or monarchist individual be stigmatized by the crimes committed in the name of communism, nationalism, liberty and monarchy?!!!!! If not, then why are religious people an exception?! Why should 1 Billion Muslims, who are average human beings like you and I, be put in the same basket as the Talibans and be stigmatized with every crime committed by anyone is the name of their religion?!!

And why should WE be so naive and close-minded to close our eyes to all the political, social and economical factors involved in human behaviors and blame everything on the "Quran" or the "Bible"?!!

So, you be real!!

Ali: Be Real

Ali you say, "It wasn't the "MUSLIMS" who destroyed the status of the Buddha but a small group of politically motivated drug smugglers called the TALIBAN".

All these group such as Taliban, Sunni, Shaii - actually go ahead and come up with a new name for your group that believe what the true Islam is - they all are the derivatives of Islam with its book Quran. You and your group will not fair well either.

This Islam ideology is just corrupt. To make you feel better, all religions are backwards and they have caused great deal of misery to mankind. Religions have killed more humans than natural disasters.

How old are you Ali? Be Real

Loins of Iran are about to roar:

//uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5Rm2dxpeI

Dameh IRI garm

I am telling you, Iranians are bunch of ass kissers. If they are in the US they kiss the American Ass and if they are in Iran they kiss the Mullahs ass. And yet the IRI has been able to manage these lost souls. wow, not only that, they are ruling the entire middle east and are the super power all by themselves, with no help. actually the world is against them and they not only survive but have been able to gain momentum and power. They have fooled the America system to fight their two great enemies and now are looking to make US even weaker in the region. They are ruling the Persian Gulf and all the Arabic nations along with their master US, have been a bit scared and can do a damn thing. Hey I am beginning to enjoy this. love it, cheers.

Anonymous 222 is a moron.

Anonymous 222 is a moron. Christianity is mythology as is Islam. Following any of that crap only means you have a feable mind of a 2 year old. Let this dime store Scorsese make his stupid film. I'm sure it would never hold a candle to that cinematic epic by that genious Mel Gibson but what the hell Everybody needs an artistic outlet. Next I'll be believing that I'm a product of some incestous affair between Adam and Eve. Christ died for my sins and the imam Mahdi will be returning during judgement day. I'll go play with my snakes and anonymous 222 can go speak in tongues.

whoa

don't believe me?

just read the idiotic comment by anonymous222 below me.

what common ground does Christians have with the Prophet?

the Prophet was a state-man. Rarely do Christians have respected him.

I wonder what would happen

I wonder what would happen if the roles were reversed, if some Christians made a movie about Mohammed in a bid to show the "common ground" between Muslims and Christians. And the theme of the film is that Muslims are simply wrong in their views of Mohammed.

Okay, I don't wonder. I know exactly what would happen.

I don't think the producer knows that stating to Christians, your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, is just a prophet, and never died for your sins, kind of takes the wind out of the sails that all Christians take for granted. It makes far more sense to tell the producer that Mohammed was never a prophet unless he was one of Satan's, and as far as I understand, Satan didn't have any prophets, just a whole lot of followers.

There is no common ground between Christians and Muslims.

Jesus was about forgiveness and free will.
Mohammed was about vengenance and submission

To Iva

It wasn't the "MUSLIMS" who destroyed the status of the Buddha but a small group of politically motivated drug smugglers called the TALIBAN, and who happened to oppress and suck the life out of MUSLIMS in Afghanistan for 6 years!!

When are you people going to finally learn that it is wrong to make such blunt generalizations and condemn 1 billion people for the crimes of a few?!! It really shouldn't be that hard.

Hypocrites

Moslems are hypocrites ... Moslems do not hesitate to kill a person if that person's pupils name their teddy bear Mammad, however, they can go about their merry way and do as they wish with other religions (i.e. do you remember how MOSLEMS blow up Buddha statues?)