Was Jesus a "Commie?' Some are asking that question.

I think the man in the picture is the film's director and producer, Matthew Modine.

Along with the current political debate, there are those who insist that Jesus would be the first to attend and, even, organize an "Occupy" demonstration.

In this short film, Modine attempts to bring this discussion to the Big Screen.

I know, some I call "brother," are going to get all concerned about this film . . . especially its title. In defense of the film (and I have not seen the movie), Modine has this to say:

“Because of the purposefully provocative title, it‘s important that people understand that the film is not an attack on Jesus or the Christian faith and that it’s not condoning Communism. It’s a film with a very positive message of responsibility and hope.”

I am not insulted with such discussions. As long as such is an exchange of ideas and is not lead by ignorants such a Bill Maher or Christopher Hitchens or Michael Moore or, even, Barack Obama, I am fine with the matter.

What I do resent is having to listen to people talk about the Nazarene when they have no more an idea of the Living Christ than they do of quantum physics or the chemical composition of tooth paste.