Religion as bloodsport: For extreme believers in the Philippines, it wasn’t just a Good Friday, it was a GREAT FRIDAY!

This was the 25th year for Ruben Enaje, professional penitent, to nail himself on the cross.

That’s a record! And steroid-free, I might add.

See my earlier post on what I think about this Filipino ritual.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2011/04/23/35000-tourists-witness-crucifixion-rites-151729

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110422-332493/Good-Friday-crucifixions-in-Cutud