Stuck on Jesus: Filipinos Celebrate Good Friday With Crucifixions and Floggings

The annual Easter tradition of the Philippines has begun with devout Cahtolics nailing themselves to crosses and allowing themselves to be flogged as part of Good Friday.

This year more than 10,000 people gathered to watch the crucifixions.

For example, Ruben Enaje, a 49-year-old sign painter, asked to be crucified as a way of thanking god for surviving a fall.

My impression was that Jesus was not keen on the crucifixion itself and would seem the last person to appreciate others torturing themselves in his name. But that’s just me.

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