The thing about the Passion of the Christ was that it really didn't portray some Hebrews in a favourable light. I mean, what with all the howling mobs and silent onlookers and everything...the Romans were definitely the worst, but still... There was also a worry that it might've stirred up the bigots (i.e. "OMGz JEWZ KILLDE JESUZ!! LETS GO BEAT ^ SUM J00Z!!!11one")...