Why Did Jesus Die?

Discusses how the movie 'The Passion of the Christ' directed by Mel Gibson has caused Americans to debate and analyze the concept of the death of Christ. Consideration of how Christ's Passion is portrayed in various religious services for Easter and Holy Week; Popularity of the book 'Glorious Appearing,' a part of the 'Left Behind' series; Debate among theologians on the issue of atonement in Christianity; Reference to how the New Testament addresses the death of Christ; How Christ's incarnation and resurrection is symbolic of a new beginning for humanity; Efforts of spiritual counselors to offer advice on the role of suffering as part of salvation in the Gospel. INSETS: WHY JESUS DIED: THE GOOD VS. EVIL THEORY;WHY JESUS DIED: THE ROLE-MODEL THEORY;WHY JESUS DIED: THE PAYING-A-DEBT THEORY.