Introspection led Gibson to make biblical movie

Mel Gibson said his need to re-evaluate his life inspired him to make the biblical epic "The Passion of the Christ."

"I've been offered every kind of excess that money and fame brings and it's not good enough," Gibson said Saturday before 3,800 invited guests at California's evangelical Azusa Pacific University.

The event, which was broadcast to churches nationwide, was billed as a "training rally" for pastors and church youth group leaders who may use the intense portrayal of Christ's suffering to attract new members to the faith.