The Passion of the Christ is the highest-grossing rated-R movie in the US, of all time, at $370.8M! Worldwide it grossed $611M.

Most importantly, it reached many souls around the world. Mel Gibson paid $30M out of his own pocket for the production because no studio would take on the project, and Jim Caviezel was warned not to take the role of Jesus because it would ruin [b]his career.

During the filming, Caviezel lost 45 pounds, was struck by lightning, accidentally scourged with a whip twice, leaving a 14-inch scar, had his shoulder dislocated, and suffered from pneumonia and hypothermia from hanging mostly naked on a cross for several hours outside. His body was so stressed and exhausted from playing the role that he had to have 2 open heart surgeries after the production! The crucifixion scene alone took 5 weeks of the 2-month filming time.[/b]

Today is Jim Caviezel’s birthday, and he’s 51 years old. He proudly proclaims his faith in Christ amidst the godlessness of Hollywood.

Thank God for people like him who will step out to do what might not sound “fun”, but it gets out the Word of God and the story of His salvation of mankind. Happy birthday, Jim Caviezel! I’m looking forward to the sequel to this awesome movie!

Terri Duferene

I knew him from The Person of Interest tv series. Didn't even know he was the guy whose posters many are worshiping as Jesus Christ until much later.

thesicilian:
I knew him from The Person of Interest tv series. Didn't even know he was the guy whose [b]posters many are worshiping as Jesus Christ [/b]until much later.

Passion of Christ is how many years ago?
The posters in question have been in existence for well over forty years

...stand up, stand up for Jesus...happy birthday to jim...

Passion of Christ. No one will ever watch that movie and remain the same.