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Posted March 20, 2004

Opinion poll on the film “The Passion”



A poll commissioned by the San Francisco-based Institute for Jewish and Community Research found that less than 2% of Americans blame Jews and Jewish institutions of today for the death of Jesus

Sixty-two percent report they were satisfied with "The Passion"

Sixteen percent would have preferred more emphasis on Jesus' life and teachings.

Sixty-four percent said the movie provided an accurate and thorough portrayal of the meaning of Jesus' life, while 13% disagreed.

Sixty-two percent said the film was true to the Gospels, while 19% said that director, Mel Gibson imposed his own interpretation of events that may not be accurate.