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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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1. Stigmata: You are the Chosen One

... the heart of a stigmatist was wounded or shaped in to a cross. Most of the people lose a lot of blood while experiencing the blessing of stigmata. One person can lose up to one and a half pints of blood per day throughout their occurrence of the mystery. Scientist and churches have not been ... that are close to God, or people that are very religious? Noted on the MetaReligion web site, that best describes the reasoning behind what causes stigmata is that the victims are chosen by god to help spread the faith and bring good will to others. In turn they experience the same ... fate as Jes...

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2. Stigmata

... as the movie began. (Extra Bonus cuddle time.) 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. The first scene that caught my attention was when the statue of Mary ... thousand words.) This first scene got me really intrigued in the movie. When Frankie, the main character, went into "fits" while she received the signs of the stigmata also caught my attention. Unlike my boyfriend who was disturbed by these occurrences, I was fascinated. I felt bad for Frankie because she ha...

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3. Stigmata; Fact or Fiction

... water pour out. These five wounds have reappeared all across the world on 62 different saints as well as about 250 normal people like you and I. These wounds are called Stigmata which comes from the Greek word meaning "sign" or "mark". What does this mean? Scientist and religious leaders have debated this for centuries yet no one has come forward with ... substantial evidence to conclude anything. The first reported case of stigmata was in 1224 ce. of St. Frances of Assissi, a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. About two years before he died St. Frances was on top of a Mount. Alverna i...

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4. modern marvels of Christianity

... The wounds appear out of nowhere. None are known prior to the thirteenth century. The first mentioned is St. Francis of Assisi, in whom the stigmata were of a character never seen subsequently. In the wounds of feet and hands were lump of flesh representing nails, those on one side having round ... appear on peoples' arms, feet, back, side, and head. A woman who attended church at Scrabble Creek, W. Va., experienced, on two occasions, the stigmata as blood came out of her hands, feet, side and forehead. This was witnessed by all present in the church. When asked about this startling ex...

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5. St. Francis

... 1224. This happened after 40 days of fasting, and praying on Monte Alvero. There he discovered that he had received the marks of the crucifixion or known better as the stigmata. After this event St. Francis was taken back to Assisi, were he spent the rest of his life in pain and partial blindness. St. Francis died in 1226, and was ... everything on his own after being disowned by his father. In conclusion St. 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. The Youth of Francis

... of the works of saint Francis. The saint has done much more, along with the Friars Minor, and would later pray so hard he received visions, and ultimately, the holy stigmata. About the Diorama: The Christmas at Greccio The Christmas at Greccio, the Living Nativity, was brought about by Saint Francis, in an attempt to make people remember the meaning of ... The Francis Timeline 1182 Birth of Francis 1206 The cross speaks to Francis at San Damiano 1209 Pope Innocent II give oral approval of the Rule 1224 Francis receives the Stigmata 1226 Francis dies 1228 Francis is proclaimed a Saint 12...

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7. Are People Born Criminals

... of insanity, deafness, syphilis, epilepsy and alcoholism among its members. The "born criminal" was easily identified by certain characteristics known as "stigmata". Like the "born criminal" the insane criminal could not control his criminal behavior, but didn't have the telltale stigmata to easily identify them. The ciminaloid is motivated by passions and emotions to commit crimes under certain circumstances. Positivist criminology is ... ...

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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

8. Septimus: Religion, Redemption, and Resurrection

... ultimately ended in self-slaughter. The parallel between Septimus" progression to death and Jesus" journey to crucifixion is apparent through Woolf's visual and textual representations of condemnation, whippings, and the stigmata. The early stages of Jesus" crucifixion are much like Septimus" experiences early in the day. "Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin and Caiaphas, the High Priest. A soldier struck Jesus across ... upon Septimus, it descends upon Jesus, and thus a parallel is created between the two men. Furthermore, the gruesome retelling of Septimus" bloody demise amid Clari...

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9. Pieta

... . The body seems to be cumbersome for her. 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. It is only seen on the right hand, which falls restlessly from his body, yet still attached. This body is real, as though ... Pieta. It does not present that of pain and grief. The sculpture, which is of wood, is dark and miserable. Yet the body of Christ is lean and "deflated", the stigmata are present and he screams of pain, but almost unreal pain. The virgin has a look of confusion a...

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  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

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