Just in case you think its only the islamics that are nuts.

[Oceans11]

Happy Easter everyone!
I'll stick to the choccy eggs thx.

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In Pampanga province in the Philippines, Ruben Enaje has his hands nailed to a cross in an echo of Christ's death. It is the 17th year he has taken part in the ritual.

In the same town, a penitent kneels before a portrait of Jesus Christ, his back bloody after whipping himself. The Catholic church does not sanction such self-punishment, which the participants believe will cleanse them of their sins.

 

[BigGamesOnly]

Physical pain is much easier to endure than emotional pain. Some people believe physical pain can pay for that which is causing them emotional pain - most frequently going against one's moral beliefs.

 

[Brazil4Worldcup2002]

Religion will make someone do anything. Its the ultimate brainwashing scheme.

 

[blueedwards]

eek, i agree with you...these people are nuts. anyone who takes a beating or a nail thru the hand to try and be like Christ is clearly missing the point. He took that beating so we wouldn't have to. He calls us to live like Him, not die like Him.

 

[TheGeneral+]

This was highlighted on CNN yesterday. I do not get it but to each there own. They are not hurting anyone but themselves.

 

[dickman]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>eek, i agree with you...these people are nuts. anyone who takes a beating or a nail thru the hand to try and be like Christ is clearly missing the point. He took that beating so we wouldn't have to. He calls us to live like Him, not die like Him. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You are 100% correct!!!

 

[jointpleasures]

There are not many people "goofier" than a philipino catholic when it comes to their traditions. At least they stop short of strapping bombs to themselves and blowing other people up.