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Why do women love Jesus?

the_royal_we — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:44:12 -0800

Wait! Look, what do you see? A new crucifix has been hung behind the altar at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. It has caused quite the stir. The crucifix, which the parish priest claims portrays Jesus's abdomen "showing distension" and not, well, you know, his penis. The crucifix is based upon the San Damiano Crucifix, and was created by local artist Janet Jaime, who remains publicly silent on the issue. The parish priest has stated that he has no plans to take it down.

Senakulo

l33tpolicywonk — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:00:14 -0800

On Good Friday, Filipino Catholics participate in a reenactment of the life and death of Jesus known as a Senakulo. For some, the practice includes self-mortification and nailing to an actual cross. Church leaders have rejected the practice: one bishop calls crucifixions a "tourist activity." Pictures of Good Friday celebrations from around the world. Video of self-mortification and crucifixion in the Philippines (Warning: Contains violent imagery and blood). Behind the scenes at a Senakulo production (SFW).

Jesus Christ!

kyleg — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:28:25 -0800

Jesus of Nazareth - a theological biography by Pope Benedict

debralee — Mon, 09 Sep 2002 16:02:30 -0800

It looks like Jim Caviezel will be our next savior. He joins a long list of them, such as Willem Dafoe, and Jeff Goldblum. Does it take more than just being a Catholic actor to portray Jesus on film? What qualities should a savior have?

Speaking of religion causing nightmares,

jcterminal — Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:06:01 -0800

Speaking of religion causing nightmares, these just don't feel 'right'. Maybe it's the idea of 'reinforcing' the idea that Jesus is your friend, in all activities. Last i checked, forced friendships don't work well. And sandals aren't conductive to track and field.

Whose Christ is this anyway?

Postroad — Fri, 09 Mar 2001 06:24:10 -0800

Whose Christ is this anyway? While the Mayor of New York may object to what he perceives as an insult to Catholic belief--forgetting that his own adultery is not as yet deemed acceptable behavior in Catholic belief--many Catholics have no problem with a naked, black, woman Jesus.