Slideshow: The Passion Inflames the Web

Mel Gibson's controversial film arouses debate far beyond the scope of cinema. On message boards, the conversation proves lively and troubling -- revealing much about religion's place in American culture. By Jason Silverman.
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re-enacts the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

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