Thousands of people gathered in Philippine villages to watch devotees being nailed to crosses as they marked Good Friday by re-enacting Jesus Christs suffering, a yearly not to mention mildly gruesome rite that continues even as church leaders discourage the practice.Nine men wearing crowns of twigs on their heads were crucified for a few minutes by villagers dressed as Roman centurions in northern Pampanga provinces San Pedro Cutud village. At least eight other people were nailed to crosses in neighboring villages.The spectacle reflects a unique brand of Catholicism that merges church traditions with Philippine folk superstitions. ...read more: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/filipinos-nail-themselves-to-crosses-to-re-enact-jesus-suffering-on-good-friday/
_________________SI Moderator - Greg Gordon
hello I'm from the Philippines.. yes Catholic leaders does not support this but Catholic devotees are the participants of these... it just been a culture and a tourist attraction... need your prayers brothers... I notice that "born again" Christians here are imitating American churchianity(entertainment/prosperity preaching)though there are reformed churches on other parts of the country but I think not around me...please pray for us..may the Real Jesus be revealed among us...