Abe Foxman continues to fight against The Passion, urging the Vatican to announce that the movie presents "Mel's gospel", not Rome's: I keep going back to the point which everyone seems to be missing. Jesus was himself a Jew. The key figure in Christianity is a Jew. Every one of the early church leaders had a Jewish heritage. The patriarchs of the Jewish faith are also honored in the Christian faith. Evangelical Christians are very pro-Jewish and pro-Israel.

That said, I must admit that I do not have a problem with Foxman's proposed label for the film. Each of the gospels present the life of Christ from a unique perspective.

Matthew was a former tax collector who became one of Christ's disciples. His first hand account of the life of Christ appears to be intended for Jewish recipients. He includes numerous Old Testament scriptures and does not take the time to explain Jewish customs, assuming they are already understood.

Mark was a close associate of Peter, who is widely believed to be the source for much of Mark's account. In contrast to Matthew, he explains the Jewish customs and translates Aramaic words. These seem to indicate that his book was intended for Gentile readers.

Luke was a well-educated man and a physician. His gospel is characterized by literary excellence, historical detail and warm, sensitive understanding of Jesus and of those around him. He also is very precise, almost scientific in his presentation of information.

John was one of Jesus' early disciples and a member of his inner council. He refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" and provides a very intimate view of Jesus. This book is intended to introduce both Jews and Gentiles to Christ and that they may find life in His name. (John 20:31)

In 1985, Mel Gibson was voted the "Sexist Man Alive" by People Magazine. By his own admission, he lived a very wild but empty life. It was when he found himself contemplating suicide that he realized that he needed something that fame and alcohol could never deliver. His life was changed when he surrendered his life to Jesus.

The "gospel according to Gibson" is centered on what means the most to Mel personally. As a man who has been forgiven much through the grace of God, the heart of this movie is the price that Jesus paid for the souls of men. He clearly sees himself as culpable for the crucifixion.

The Passion may truly be the "gospel according to Gibson", but it still presents an accurate picture of the message and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.