i live in the phillippines and even i agrree this one stupid ritual

Aww, and I was about to post about this phenomenon in the Philippines.

Gruesome it may be, it still is a genuine expression of faith (as an extreme form of penance) by those that choose to partake in the ritual. What is so sad about it, to me, is how this event is now become a sort of carnival freak show for tourists and media.

OnTheMark - 23 March 2008 03:52 AM

What is so sad about it, to me, is how this event is now become a sort of carnival freak show for tourists and media.

Actually, that would make it all even more like the original crucifixion would have been.  Executions were one part punishment for the individual, three parts entertainment for the masses back then.  If they’d had such items in 30 AD Jerusalem, then Jesus’ cross would have been surrounded by vendors selling t-shirts, disposable cameras, kosher hotdogs, and popcorn.

A public execution would not have been a quiet, dignified, solemn event.

Accipiter - 23 March 2008 05:04 PM

OnTheMark - 23 March 2008 03:52 AM

What is so sad about it, to me, is how this event is now become a sort of carnival freak show for tourists and media.

Actually, that would make it all even more like the original crucifixion would have been.  Executions were one part punishment for the individual, three parts entertainment for the masses back then.  If they’d had such items in 30 AD Jerusalem, then Jesus’ cross would have been surrounded by vendors selling t-shirts, disposable cameras, kosher hotdogs, and popcorn.

A public execution would not have been a quiet, dignified, solemn event.

*cough*

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!

Live, at the Hill Pavillion…

CRUCIFICTORAMA XVII!!!

Witness bone-crushing, spike-pounding action!

Three Hundred Pounds of QUALITY HARDWOOD takes on convicted felons in a 1-on-1 deathmatch!

Only one will survive, and our money’s on the cross!

Kids half price, and bring in a specially-marked goat’s hoof for free nachos…

SUNDAY!!!

Er.. sorry about that.. you overseas people don’t know what you’re missing, not having Monster Truck Rallies.. Mind, they’re utter tripe, but have the best commercials, ever.

Madmouse - 22 March 2008 12:50 PM

daveprime - 22 March 2008 09:04 AM

My mental image has a fella in nuttin’ but a kilt….....

Is it Renquist?

Almost certainly.

the phil. is a very god fearing place because i live there (or in my case here) i know about these i can`t believe they would actually do this though.some wear a crown of thorns and whip themselves. its like wrestling people from all over come to see people get nailed and whipped it almost makes me feel pity for them