timefighter opened this issue on Feb 17, 2004 ยท 182 posts
KateTheShrew posted Wed, 18 February 2004 at 12:48 PM
Well, it IS a gorgeous and well done image. That being said, yes, it is also a depiction of torture and unless or until the TOS is changed it should be taken down. And for those who cry "but it's not torture, it's not punishment, it's a death sentence" what the heck do you thing a death sentence IS except punishment for whatever crime the individual has been convicted of? Christ was heavily tortured on the cross. It took him all day to die. He was taunted, spit upon, stabbed, tormented by the soldiers and some of the general populace. His willingness to endure all that is immaterial to this discussion because it does not change the facts. Fact #1 Crucifixion is a most horrible way to die. Fact #2 A death sentence is punishment for a crime. Fact #3 The TOS says what it says and has not been changed. If it is to carry any weight at all it MUST be enforced equally across the board. Fact #4 This is a beautifully done piece of art and speaks to many people, but it is still a violation of the TOS as it stands and should be viewed ONLY with an eye to that question in this case. Rev. D. G. Sexton, Minister