Why was the Last Temptation of Christ a controversial movie?

Christians were offended by more than one aspect of The Last Temptation of Christ. Particular incidents and dialogue were offensive, but the entire world view and theology of both the book (by Nikos Kazantzakis) and the movie (directed by Martin Scorsese) were objectionable as well. read more

The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 American epic drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. Written by Paul Schrader with uncredited rewrites from Scorsese and Jay Cocks, the film is an adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' controversial 1955 novel of the same name. read more

Church Declares 'Last Temptation' Morally Offensive August 10, 1988 | JOHN DART | Times Religion Writer The U.S. Catholic Church threw its weight against the controversial film "The Last Temptation of Christ" Tuesday with an official church rating of "morally offensive" and condemnations from three California bishops and two prominent nuns. read more