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Is crucifixion bad for your health?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:44 pm
by _Chap
Yes, according to health authorities in the Philippines:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7305522.stm
Health officials in the Philippines have issued a warning to people taking part in Easter crucifixion rituals.
They have urged them to get tetanus vaccinations before they flagellate themselves and are nailed to crosses, and to practise good hygiene.
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The health department has strongly advised penitents to check the condition of the whips they plan to use to lash their backs, the Manila Times newspaper reports.
They want people to have what they call "well-maintained" whips.
Interesting religion ...
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:52 pm
by _Sam Harris
What I don't understand is why people are still beating themselves and causing themselves pain, thinking that somehow this will gain them favor in God's eyes...
If there is a God, wouldn't it make Him/Her/It happy to see us happy? Prosperous? Enjoying ourselves?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:56 pm
by _SatanWasSetUp
These activities are dangerous only if you listen to the so-called "scientific experts." I'm certain that those practicing these rituals have faith, and faith will protect them from any danger associated with these crucifixion activities.
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:10 pm
by _Yoda
Chap wrote:Is crucifixion bad for your health?
Yes, according to health authorities in the Philippines:
Ha! Clever OP!
I thought you were kidding!
;)
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:17 pm
by _Some Schmo
SatanWasSetUp wrote:These activities are dangerous only if you listen to the so-called "scientific experts." I'm certain that those practicing these rituals have faith, and faith will protect them from any danger associated with these crucifixion activities.
That's right. Abstinence is the coward's way out.
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:20 pm
by _Sam Harris
You'll definitely be protected if you have someone else to lash you. I plan to do that this weekend.
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:02 pm
by _moksha
Sam Harris wrote:What I don't understand is why people are still beating themselves and causing themselves pain, thinking that somehow this will gain them favor in God's eyes...
If not God then perhaps Mistress Juliann?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:58 pm
by _Dr. Shades
If this sort of thing routinely goes on, can it serve as evidence when building a case that religion is dangerous?
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:43 am
by _Some Schmo
Dr. Shades wrote:If this sort of thing routinely goes on, can it serve as evidence when building a case that religion is dangerous?
You mean there's doubt about that?