Posted by
Billy on Friday, April 22, 2011 7:24:07 PM
A handful of people are traditionally nailed to crosses while hundreds more
have their backs whipped until they bleed in Asia's major Catholic outpost, to
remember the day when Christians believe Jesus Christ died 2,000 years ago.
In the small farming town of Cutud, a couple of hours' drive north of Manila,
thousands of tourists gathered to watch what has over the years become the
biggest and bloodiest Good Friday spectacle.
Fourteen people were nailed to crosses and hundreds were whipped as they
walked through the town, their blood splattering onto the ground and walls of
buildings.
The most senior of those nailed to a cross, Ruben Enaje, 50, said he was
going through the ordeal this year for the 25th time as a way of giving thanks
to God for allowing him to survive an accident unscathed. (Good
Friday Crucifixions Begin In Philippines... )
(Billy's Thoughts>>> I guess these souls haven't accepted what Jesus said on the cross, "It is finished." We don't need to do anything but come to God on his terms, put our faith in Jesus.)