Each Easter we see many images of Jesus on the cross – inevitably wearing a loincloth. But the historical evidence shows victims of crucifixion were fully naked to maximise shame as well as pain.
- Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago
Interviews with survivors of sexual abuse by clergy show that recognising Jesus as an abuse victim might help the Catholic church to change its culture and response to the abuse crisis.
Dalam kisah penyaliban Yesus, tidak banyak orang membahas kasus pelecehan seksual yang juga dialami Yesus.
Crucifixion was more than just physical punishment, it was also a devastating emotional and psychological act of violence.
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