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Stigmata

            
             The power of a mutual cause when embraced by many and suckled by the pagan has often evolved into conspiracy when upheld vehemently. A uniting cause as strong and ominous as monetary gain will lead a man to murder ironically counter to the principles for which he daily stands. The Bible says that the root of all evil is money and this thesis is further exemplified when religion, power, and finances meld in this particular film, to form a partnership-like dependency upon one another. .
             "Stigmata" is a story heavily laden with objective symbolism in regard to religion both positive and negative. "Stigmata's" major theme is the pains suffered by Christ at crucifixion as his demise created the absolution of all believers" and nonbelievers" worldly sins. Authors Tim Lazarus and Rick Ramage examine the multiple intertwining themes created by this historical event such as when secular monetary influences penetrate the holy shroud of persuasion created by organized religion. In doing so, they depict in "Stigmata" a few less obvious themes that must be addressed. These include 1) the prospect that God's work can be carried out in the form of a scope of vessels; 2) the suggestion of the affects on organized religion of gnostic knowledge made public and the idea of the ignorance of the masses; 3) the possibility that the churches" translation and interpretation of the Bible and other important religious documents may have been manipulated to suit their personal aspirations. .
             On the surface anyone can see the film's obvious value as a documentation of the real life phenomenon of stigmata whereby devout followers of Christ throughout history have suffered vicarious physical injuries identical or similar to that of Christ upon crucifixion. For a skeptic even, as displayed here, the stigmata may be appreciated for what they are if viewers were before ignorant of its profound existence in the first place.


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The Signs of the Stigmata Eerie, realistic, and mind-boggling are the words that I think describe the movie, Stigmata. ... By the time the movie was over, I was completely intrigued with the whole notion of the stigmata, the Gospel of Thomas, and what the other religious books might be. ... When Frankie, the main character, went into "fits" while she received the signs of the stigmata also caught my attention. ... I thought that it was absolutely wonderful how the director/writer chose to have the stigmata afflicted on an average non-religious young woman. ... The basic understanding o...

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2. Stigmata: You are the Chosen One

People have many different theories on the mystery of stigmata. ... Stigmata are the wounds of Christ. ... Jane Hunt in England experienced stigmata on July 25th, 1985. ... Finally, the mystery of stigmata still exists even today. ... Stigmata ...

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3. Stigmata; Fact or Fiction

These wounds are called Stigmata which comes from the Greek word meaning "sign" or "mark". ... The first reported case of stigmata was in 1224 ce. of St. ... Stigmata has been one of the greatest mysteries of all time. ...

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4. modern marvels of Christianity

The person receiving the stigmata receives wounds from an unseen force and unseen objects. ... The person receiving the stigmata is always a deeply religious person. ... It is a gift because the people often pray for the Stigmata. ... Francis of Assisi, in whom the stigmata were of a character never seen subsequently. ... At twenty-two she received the stigmata. ...

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5. St. Francis

There he discovered that he had received the marks of the crucifixion or known better as the stigmata. ... Francis was a great individual, one that had a bond so close with God, that he even received the stigmata, making him an individual we should try to be like. ...

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6. New Testament World

Exploring The New Testament World is an extraordinary book. In this book, I have learned two of the most intriguing studies that have changed my life and the way I thought about the New Testament scripture. The first thing that captured my mind was the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

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7. New Testament

Exploring The New Testament World is an extraordinary book. In this book, I have learned two of the most intriguing studies that have changed my life and the way I thought about the New Testament scripture. The first thing that captured my mind was the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

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8. Rita of Cascia

At every stage of her life, Rita seems to have bravely endured unendurable circumstances: frustration because her parents overrode her wish to become a nun: married an abuser: refused three times by the Augustinians" afflicted with the pain & embarrassment of the stigmata. ...

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9. Pieta

The body of Christ is at rest; you know he is dead, yet the mere sign of suffering only comes from the stigmata, which is very faint in Michelangelo's sculpture. ... Yet the body of Christ is lean and "deflated", the stigmata are present and he screams of pain, but almost unreal pain. ...

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