The Quran, unlike the New Testament, says that Jesus did not die on the cross and did not save humanity. Muslims revere Jesus as a prophet, not as the messiah. The National Evangelical Christian Fellowship, a group of interdenominational churches, said Friday the government had consulted with church leaders, who agreed to the restrictions and were glad the film could be shown at all. The government announced this week the movie could be shown, under certain conditions, but publicity material such as posters and movie trailers were not allowed. The film _ a huge hit in the United States, though some worried it could stoke anti-Semitism _ was widely expected to be banned in Malaysia, a multiethnic but predominantly Muslim country that often restricts movies about religion and other sensitive topics. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) _ Censors have approved Mel Gibson’s ``The Passion of the Christ″ for screening in Malaysia, but the government says only Christians should watch it and only specially designated cinemas can show it.
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