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• I've read commentary's that see it as Catholic... specifically pro life and anti-pagan/indigenous cultures. - sjb 08:43:45 01/06/07 (6)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

  I've read other stuff from Christian sources that doesn't see it that way.

  I think no matter one belief system; if it's particularly strongly for or aganist something you can find things that support or oppose your view in most anything. Especially if you're looking for it.
  
  

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  • On the opposite tack we see the peaceful order and nobility of the village tribe . . . - mr grits 21:43:04 01/06/07 (1)
    In Reply to: I've read commentary's that see it as Catholic... specifically pro life and anti-pagan/indigenous cultures. posted by sjb on January 6, 2007 at 08:43:45:

    before being victimized by the highly organized and regulated religion of the Mayan capitol. One could say the sacrificial machine could be the Catholic Church imposing itself upon the pure, untainted spirits of non-organized religion.

    
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    • Part of the complications depicted. nt - clarkjohnsen 14:57:32 01/08/07 (0)
      In Reply to: On the opposite tack we see the peaceful order and nobility of the village tribe . . . posted by mr grits on January 6, 2007 at 21:43:04:

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  • Doesn't matter. It's fallen faster than a souffle at a disco. nt - tinear 10:34:02 01/06/07 (3)
    In Reply to: I've read commentary's that see it as Catholic... specifically pro life and anti-pagan/indigenous cultures. posted by sjb on January 6, 2007 at 08:43:45:

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    • And yet it is a box office success - Analog Scott 11:18:12 01/06/07 (2)
      In Reply to: Doesn't matter. It's fallen faster than a souffle at a disco. nt posted by tinear on January 6, 2007 at 10:34:02:

      Gibson will make many millions on it
      
      

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      • I don't know. It was a major blockbuster, in terms of hype, and that ain't cheap. Add to that - tinear 13:44:16 01/06/07 (1)
        In Reply to: And yet it is a box office success posted by Analog Scott on January 6, 2007 at 11:18:12:

        all the distribution costs... it has disappeared from screens in a couple of weeks, hardly a good sign. I doubt it'll recoup the massive outlay unless rental is massive around the globe.
        
        

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        • It cost $40 million and has made $44 million in 4 weeks. It's till in 2,000+ theaters and #14 at the B.O. - sjb 14:20:05 01/06/07 (0)
          In Reply to: I don't know. It was a major blockbuster, in terms of hype, and that ain't cheap. Add to that posted by tinear on January 6, 2007 at 13:44:16:

          Add in the international B.O. and rentals and Mel should make a pretty penny on this.
          

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• I thought it was a send up on Hinduism. * - mr grits 07:06:01 01/06/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

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• If by "church" you mean "Mayans", - tunenut 17:28:42 01/05/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

  and by "transform" you mean "enslave", then I half agree with you. Otherwise, you must have seen a different version than me.
  
  

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• Not the message I got - I really liked it...(nt) - mkuller 10:53:27 01/05/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

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• Not sure what movie you saw - Analog Scott 08:53:58 01/05/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

  The one I saw didn't involve the Catholic church in any way that I could see.
  
  

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• Re: Are Catholics automatically crap? - patrickU 06:38:48 01/05/07 (1)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

  I wonder.
  
  

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  • They're an easy target for people with weak weapons. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:07:49 01/05/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Are Catholics automatically crap? posted by patrickU on January 5, 2007 at 06:38:48:

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• Re: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap - Troutbum 05:46:19 01/05/07 (5)
  In Reply to: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Arya on January 5, 2007 at 05:07:06:

  I am Catholic and I never, for a second, thought it was what you are suggesting. Where do people come up with this? Geesh!!
  
  

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  • Knock it off, Troutbum, you're making sense. * - mr grits 16:49:59 01/05/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Troutbum on January 5, 2007 at 05:46:19:

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  • "Where do people come up with this?" For anyone with an animus against the spiritual world... - clarkjohnsen 09:07:04 01/05/07 (3)
    In Reply to: Re: Apocalypto: A Catholic propoganda piece of crap posted by Troutbum on January 5, 2007 at 05:46:19:

    ...it's easy! Alas, they are bitter people and see ( inter alia ) clerisy where there is none.

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    • Whatever you just said, I think I agree with you - Troutbum 06:20:16 01/06/07 (2)
      In Reply to: "Where do people come up with this?" For anyone with an animus against the spiritual world... posted by clarkjohnsen on January 5, 2007 at 09:07:04:

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      • And there ya go. nt - clarkjohnsen 14:58:56 01/08/07 (0)
        In Reply to: Whatever you just said, I think I agree with you posted by Troutbum on January 6, 2007 at 06:20:16:

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      • ROTFL! That's the ticket! - Audiophilander 07:56:41 01/06/07 (0)
        In Reply to: Whatever you just said, I think I agree with you posted by Troutbum on January 6, 2007 at 06:20:16:

        

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