I post the following not in defense of Gibson's actions (because I don't know his spiritual status), but in defense of the "Christian-based comment" stated above.
Christians are still human, and can still make mistakes. Being a Christian doesn't make you perfect. We live in an imperfect world.
I agree. And I have absolutely no trouble with a Christian who lives within their faith, and admits that they have weaknesses like everyone else.
My problem with Mel is that he's one of those "The following people are going to hell" types that then goes out and cheats on his first wife and then beats the teeth out of the second. That is a problem for me. A good deal of hypocrisy there, IMO.
And, like Essie said in his/her original post, it also saddens me when someone has so many blessings in their life and still just wastes their time being bitter and angry. That to me is failing to be grateful for what they have.
I usually have a lot of sympathy for people with mental health issues, which I think is what is going on here, but he has a lot more access to help than most, and he is clearly in the mindset that he doesn't need it.