Beyond The Controversy

You’ve probably read the news stories about megachurches reserving entire theaters for showings of “The Passion of The Christ.” Once you get beyond the journalistic hyperbole – which always focuses on the most prodigious illustrations of a trend – the fact remains that many American Christians view the film as an evangelism opportunity. In its special section, Beyond the Controversy, the United Methodist Church’s web site offers a look at ways churches can share Christ through the movie. The article includes links to promotional materials to build interest both inside and outside your congregation.
Let’s face it, the nation is talking about this movie (it’s number 4 on Yahoo’s Buzz Index. People are curious, and the church’s voice needs to be heard.