They got what they deserved

Rating: 5/10 (17 May 2017)

Although I have a great respect for the works of Martin Scorsese, this one is a complete hit and miss. Not so much in the film making, but in the story. The priests and the christians are portrayed as the wronged party, the victims of an unjust persecution. However, let's not forget what would have happened if the Japanese had allowed Christianity in their society. The church would have found a stronghold and persecuted and murdered everyone not of their faith as they have done for centuries in the rest of the world. The Japanese knew this and acted upon it. I am not saying that it was the right thing to do, but they were given the same treatment as they would have given vice versa.
Now, let me clarify, I have nothing against Christianity, but I have something against religions who won't allow a human being to believe what they want to believe. Everyone should have the right to and no one should be punished, looked down upon or persecuted for it.
And that basically includes almost all religions now and then, I am sad to say.
Why can't we all just get along and leave each other be. Is that so hard?
Sorry for the rant, but that is just my opinion.