Quite literally.
A 15-year-old boy has been crucified in the Philipines today in a gory ritual to mark the death of Jesus Christ.
The voluntary crucifixions in the northern Philippines were the most extreme displays of religious devotion in this mainly Catholic country, where millions are praying and fasting ahead of the Easter weekend.
There’s photos at that link, so the squeamish are advised to not click the link.
Yes, nothing says ‘benevolent god’ like pain, suffering, and self-abuse. What a bunch of BS.
Glory
March 23, 2008, 4:38pm
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Wow, at least the nail went through the palm and not the wrist.
This part is (sort of) heartening, at least:
The country’s dominant Catholic Church disapproves of the crucifixions and flagellations as a misrepresentation of the faith.
“The spiritual dimension is totally lost, and it’s entered into only because of some shows, some manifestations for other people to be satisfied with or to see,” said Bishop Deogracias Iniguez.
What’s wrong with the wrist? That’s how the Romans did it.
I think Glory was referring to the reduced imminent danger of death, rather than historical accuracy.
Really Not All That Bright:
I think Glory was referring to the reduced imminent danger of death, rather than historical accuracy.
Generally, crucified people tend to hang around (no pun intended) for several days before expiring. I doubt that these folks were going to be left up for very long. Junior’s cacking it on the cross was seen as a bit premature by his Roman guards, IIRC.
Tuckerfan:
Generally, crucified people tend to hang around (no pun intended) for several days before expiring. I doubt that these folks were going to be left up for very long. Junior’s cacking it on the cross was seen as a bit premature by his Roman guards, IIRC.
If they’re going to hang for days, I hope they use a decent sunblock.
Well, crucifixion’s not such a bad way to go, but sunburn. . .
Give them some credit: at least they’re not inflicting it on other people.
Just having it show up in my paper and on TV and on the web is pain enough for me, but this isn’t the forum for argument, so I’ll let it go. Serenity now.
Tuckerfan:
Generally, crucified people tend to hang around (no pun intended) for several days before expiring. I doubt that these folks were going to be left up for very long. Junior’s cacking it on the cross was seen as a bit premature by his Roman guards, IIRC.
True, but I imagine there’s a very real danger of near-instant death resulting from the nail going directly through a vein.
I’ve seen Passion plays before, but damn! They really nailed it!