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Don Hodel, president of Focus on the Family, said, “I was very impressed. It’s certainly the most powerful portrayal of the passion I’ve ever seen or heard about. The movie is historically and theologically accurate.”

Ted Haggard stated, “It conveys, more accurately than any other film, who Jesus was. You can’t help but be upset when you realize the gravity of what Jesus went through.”

According to Kamon Simpson of The Gazette, "Based on the reaction of those who saw the film, they enthusiastically endorse it."

After speaking to more than 800 ministers gathered for a conference, Mel "was candid in relating how events more than a decade ago led him to become a more committed Christian."

Haggard added, “I’ve been pastor at New Life Church for 18 years, and I don’t remember anyone displaying a fear of God on our platform the way Mel did today.”

Gibson attended Catholic Mass every morning during shooting because “we had to be squeaky clean just working on this,” he said.

“It was a strange mixture of the most difficult thing I’ve ever done, along with this incredible ease,” Gibson said. “Everyone who worked on this movie was changed. There were agnostics and Muslims on set converting to Christianity.”

When Haggard thanked Gibson for making the film, Gibson replied, “I was afraid not to.”

I know exactly what Mel is referring to. When God calls, saints answer. God bless you Mel Gibson! All of heaven is rejoicing!

See also: Mel Gibson almost took his life, then came Jesus

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Source: The Gazette, "Mel Gibson brings movie to city's church leaders" by Kamon Simpson