Why is This Man a Bishop?

Bishop McGrath of San Jose, CA on The Passion movie (link via Amy Welborn):

While the primary source material of the film is attributed to the four gospels, these sacred books are not historical accounts of the historical events that they narrate. They are theological reflections upon the events that form the core of Christian faith and belief.

They are not historical accounts of the historical events? Huh? Isn't that kind of like saying water isn't wet?

As we enter the season of Lent next Wednesday, Catholics and Christians are called to repentance. I call upon Catholics and all Christians in this Valley to renew the ties that bind us to our Jewish brothers and sisters, the first of God's Chosen People.

Catholics and Christians? Try inserting the word "other" after "and" Bishop. We are Christian too, you know.

If you bother to read the rest of the commentary, you'll discover it's just one big sappy preemptory apology on behalf of any Catholic (or other Christian) who is actually stupid enough to misuse the movie as a vehicle for attacking Jews. Makes you almost wonder if Bishop McGrath is sorry he's Catholic.