Why do some Filipino Catholics practice self flagellation and self Crucifixion? (church, Jesus Christ)

[Jonathan Ashbeck]

I have no understanding of why some Filipino Catholics practice self Crucifixion in every Good Friday in the Philippines, it makes no sense to me. I know they want to reenact the suffering of Jesus Christ but I don’t encourage or approve that at all.

[Thoreau424]

You'd have to ask the Filipino's. I doubt any of the rest of us will get it either.

[RainMusic]

They are searching for the knowledge of God. They want to find God. They are simply doing so in sincere ignorance I would think.

[Kin Atoms]

You may look at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucif...he_Philippines

... which summarily states:
QUOTE:
Crucifixion in the Philippines is a devotional practice held every Good Friday, and are part of the local observance of Holy Week. Devotees or penitents called magdarame in Kapampangan are willingly crucified in imitation of Jesus Christ's suffering and death, while related practices are carry wooden crosses, crawling on rough pavement, and self-flagellation. Penitents considered these acts to be mortification of the flesh, and undertake these to ask forgiveness for sins, to fulfil a panatà (Filipino, "vow"), or to express gratitude for favours granted.

These customs are strongly discouraged by the Catholic Church in the Philippines, which considers them to be fanatical, superstitious expressions of Folk Catholicism and self-harm contrary to its teachings on the body. The Department of Health meanwhile often insists that participants in the rites should have tetanus shots and that the nails used should be sterilized.[1]
END QUOTE

That's your Wiki-message of the day. If you ask a Pinoy, they may offer a more subjective response, which reflects the personal, human side of such activities.

>bows deeply, retreats from spotlight<

[geekigurl]

"It seemed appropriate at the time I posted it."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LJ_yZh93oU