Thousands of years ago, Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross by the Romans, only to rise up again on the third day, thus passing through pains to pay for the sins of Christains. Thousands of years later, Modern day Christians were nailed to crosses in the Philippines today in a grim Good Friday reenactment of Jesus's suffering.
Thousands of people watched as 17 devoted Catholics were 'crucified' in the gruesome annual ritual.
Church leaders have condemned the practice which they believe are a distortion of the true Easter message.
Nine men were crucified in Pampanga province's San Pedro Cutud village today, while at least eight others were crucified in neighbouring villages.
The annual event - which dates back to the 1950s - drew an estimated crowd of 10,000 worshippers.
Many take part to atone for sins, pray for the sick or for a better life, or to give thanks for what they believe were miracles.
Ruben Enaje, a painter, 51, took part in the crucifixions for the 26th time today. He began taking part in the annual event to give thanks after he survived falling from a building.
'This is not just for fun or for money. This is a calling,' he told Filipino website Tempo.
He added that despite the crucifixions being condemned he still took part because the Church 'stay at home during Good Friday instead of reaching out to penitents to explain their side'.'This is a spiritual vow as a way of thanking God for sparing my life.'
He had three-inch steel nails hammered into his palms during the ceremony.
The spectacle is a unique brand of Catholicism that merges church traditions with Philippine folk superstitions.
More than 80 per cent of the Philippines' estimated 90 million population are Catholic.
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I dont know where this is written in the Bible.
Do people have to get this extreme?
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This is madness
ReplyDeleteStupidity !
ReplyDeletewonders shall never end! is dis a real life sacrifice? or a film trick.
ReplyDeleteis never real where is blood on his hand, please you people should look well before publishing rubbish
ReplyDeleteThat is true o. Pierce a pin into ur hand and u'll see blood goshing out. No sign of blood from this 3" nail in the palm. Hmmmmm, they think we are stupid but they are the real idiots!!! They could have at least tried a little photoshop to add some spectacle
ReplyDeleteIf they are actually nailed like Jesus, will they survive it? Abeggy, this na show. Stupid, extreme unnecessary show. Philipinos no get food. make dem go chop 1st
ReplyDeleteIts looks so rediculous and funny.but whatever it is. God mercy to their soul.
ReplyDeleteThey're Idiots! Anybody dat try God's supremacy will Never go unpunished.JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, NO CONTROVERSY.
ReplyDeleteBefore you guys dole out the words; madness, stupidity or question the reality of the acts, try and browse, then stop and reflect deeply. They see it as a privilege to feel the same pains our redeemer felt on the cross for the faithful to better picture and understand the sacrifice. They are not trying to replace Christ or his glorious sacrifice. Some persons always willingly come out yearly during this time to be nailed during his passion memorial.
ReplyDeleteFor the records, the Catholic Church doesn't endorse this extremism, I've not heard her criticize them either. Their acts should ultimately make us reflect and not curse or malign.
there's no where in the bible where Jesus asked us to try to reenact his crucifixion...this is crazy.
ReplyDeleteThis is nonsense at its peak!
ReplyDeletethis act is not biblical in any way, so it should not be encouraged in our mist. it looks devilish in a way that i cant explain. God help us
ReplyDeleteIf this's true,then i see it as a blampheous act towards christ crucifixion,this susperstition is mockery and babaric,i have not seen where it's written in the bible.GOD HELP THIS GENERATION.
ReplyDeletethis is crazy...may God have mercy on them...this is definitely the end times,SMH
ReplyDeletethese people are distorting the truth.... What a deceipt by the devil,they really believe they are doing the right thing...what a pity
ReplyDeleteMay be you like it or not.More people would pass through that stage. Its ONLY ONE GOD that is INCOMPARABLE. The GOD that created death and will never taste DEATH. yemilyday21@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLet us live according to the word of GOD. There are laws and commandments we should live by. Christ told us to observe the holy communion in his remembrance,he never told us to reenact his crucifixion.The holy book should always be our reference.
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