I saw "Agora" this weekend, I received it as a gift. It is amazing,
riveting, and disturbing. And it's wonderful. For it's American release,
the anti-Xtain elements were toned down in the publicity. But anyone
viewing this movie could not avoid the conclusion that early Xtianity
was founded and popularized by a cult that would impress the t*liban.
Much of early Xtainity was strengthened by a diehard
anti-intellectualism, which lives on today in Creationist theme parks,
best selling end-of-times novels, and the demonization of scientists and
environmentalists who give their all in the defense of our planet.
This movie should be required viewing for anyone interested in Wicca and
Paganism. (Thanx GreenGhost, for giving me the DVD.)
1 comment:
Thanx for your comments. I understand what you are saying about history vs entertaiment. In that dept, "Agora" did better than most. Besides some of the things you point out, I found the director soft-peddled her Paganism, and that might be because he's an Atheist.
I'm going to respond more fully to your comments in a bit.
best,
Gene
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