On Good Friday it's traditional in the Philippines that a handful of renegade Roman Catholic devotees have themselves nailed to crosses.
On Good Friday it's traditional that the media cover this as "news."
On Good Friday it's traditional that SWNID points out what we see as the difference between these acts of "devotion" and thoughtful Christian theology. And we strive to explain matters succinctly.
Jesus voluntarily submitted to crucifixion for the sake of others.
These devotees benefit no one with their gruesome display, except--perhaps and perversely--themselves. That's not honoring the Christ of the Cross.
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