In general, what the film expresses is quite thought-provoking, but the plot is too protracted. It would be great if the screenwriter could put more effort into refining the film and depicting more details.
It is about what happened in Alexandria during the decline of the Roman Empire, when Christians "in the name of the cross" demolished the temples and idols of the polytheists and ridiculed, beat, and killed them. I don't know if what the movie describes is true, but it pains me to watch.
God wants us to hate sin and love sinners. How can we do this? In the face of idolatry of polytheists, it is God’s pleasure to demolish the temples and idols of polytheists, but killing them is probably not pleasing to God.
The Lord Jesus taught us that "whoever moves the sword will die by the sword", and the mob moved the sword.
The Lord Jesus also said, "Whoever is without sin among you, let him be the first to stone her." The thugs picked up the stone without any scruples, and plausibly questioned why the beaten Jews didn't pray to God on the Sabbath.
It's not really like the disciples of the Lord Jesus, but why do they call themselves Christians? Why do you call yourself "in the name of the cross"?
I don't think any religion should be blamed for the killings, no matter what one's beliefs. Religion itself is not the cause. Human fanaticism is the root of sin.
Sin means to deviate from the Word of God, and the culmination of sin is self-righteousness, and everyone considers himself the greatest judge. The book of Romans says "Vengeance is mine, and I will repay", and obedience to God as judge is important.
I think again, how can we truly "hate sin and love others" when we believe in the Lord Jesus? How to deal with sins harshly, but love sinners tolerantly? How to get rid of the individual self-righteousness that the individual is the greatest judge? How to submit to the omnipotence of God? A life-long learning lesson.
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