Friday, April 06, 2007
The Cross
Crucifixion for slaves, rebels, pirates and especially-despised enemies and criminals was considered the most shameful and disgraceful way to die.
In Roman-style crucifixion, victims take days to die slowly from suffocation (caused by the victim's blood-supply slowly draining away to a quantity insufficient to supply the required oxygen to vital organs)
The dead body was left up for vultures and other birds to consume.
The goal of Roman crucifixion was not just to kill the criminal, but also to mutilate and dishonour the body of the condemned
(source- wikipedia)
"the cross" was how the Romans display their authority; threatening anyone who dared to defy them.
it took one man to change that...
ever since Jesus' crucifixion, "the cross" have became a symbol of peace, grace, hope, forgiveness and life.
On 5:02 PM, Victor let go.
