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Mail Call: Passionate Opinions.(Letter to the Editor)

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Our Feb. 16 cover story on the crucifixion of Jesus, and the controversy surrounding Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion of the Christ," drew hundreds of responses. Many thanked us. "It's the best Biblical piece in a news magazine," gushed one. But another demurred: "I accept the Bible's accuracy."

A Firestorm Over 'The Passion'

Jon Meacham's article on the death of Jesus is the best feature-length piece on a Biblical topic ever to appear in a major news magazine ("Who Killed Jesus?" Feb. 16). He demonstrates an understanding of historical studies of Biblical subject matter that is far superior to any other magazine's usual fare on religion. His writing is ...

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