Modern crucifictions galore

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

If you think Adolf Hitler was bad get a load of this tomfoolery.

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.
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In the small village of Cutud, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Manila, men cried out as nails the size of pencils were driven into their hands and feet before they were hoisted up in the scorching heat. Nineteen were to go through the process.

But government health and safety officials were keeping their eye on proceedings, after health minister Francisco Duque told those planning to be crucified to ensure they have a tetanus jab and use sterilised nails.

Never mind the clear dangers to your health of crucifixion, so long as the danger of infection is safely reduced.
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For hours before the crucifixions lines of men, hooded and half naked, flayed their backs with bamboo whips and paddles tipped with broken glass. Blood splattered over the road.

The atmosphere was festive, with hawkers selling beer, ice-cream and souvenir whips. VIPs watched from a specially elevated "viewing platform".
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The Filipino government says it cannot stop the devotees from crucifying and whipping themselves
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The health department said that those taking part in the rituals should have tetanus shots, check the condition of the whip they will use before lashing their backs and ensure the six-inch nails that will pierce their hands and feet have been sterilised.

"If we can't stop flagellants from whipping their own flesh, the best thing these penitents can do is ensure that their whips are clean and well maintained," said Health Secretary Francisco Duque.

"We are not trying to go against tradition because whipping has somewhat already become some form of atonement for sins for some of us.

"But this advice is important to make sure that no-one will land in hospital due to tetanus or other infections that penitents might get in the process."

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Needless to say I was laughing like mad.

[atheist_angel]

I'm scared. If I click the link, are there going to be gory, bloody, painful pictures on the other side?

And I can't stand to see dead bodies or anything like that either...

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Not really. Well at least I don't think they're that gory, bloody, and/or painful pictures anyway. How the bloody hell can pictures be painful?!

[atheist_angel]

Didn't really boost my confidence there.

Thank you. I think I'll pass for now. Maybe I'll be able to handle it later.

[sjbeach]

If I recall correctly, John Safran took part in that particular ritual in recent times. It seems to be implanted on my memory purely for the pictorial evidence I happened to glimpse. Ouch.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Hold on a second... if he got himself crucified how come he is still alive?
I must admit I think I'm reading your post wrong.

[atheist_angel]

I wanted to watch his show, but it won't let me. I need a proxy, I think.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

What a shitty easter. I must admit though I prefer the monster trucks and pink fluffy bunny as a better method of celebrating the death of a zombie. At least it doesn't kill more people in the process. It is stupid and ridiculous how this works.

If anybody has been to India before there are some things that are well not really as bad but quite questionable going on there. The most vulnerable are those with the least amount of money.

[atheist_angel]

Everytime a Christian celebrates Easter, they are paying their respects to a German Goddess.

[Sir Patrick Crocodile]

Now that is interesting considering this:

Originally Posted by some delusional troll who they call God

Thou shalt not have strange gods before me.