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Crucifixion was disturbing spectacle
Christians in Bevendean
who staged an open air
re-enactment of the crucifixion
of Jesus were told by Father
John Wall of St Andrew's
Church: "It's important that all
the churches in the area get
together for this each year" (The Argus, March 22).
In fact only three churches
were represented at this
symbolic exhibition of blood
and gore which was witnessed
by children.
Easter is one of many spring
festivals. The name derives
from a spring goddess,
reminding us of its pagan
origins.
It is part of a wider culture
celebrating fertility and life
not remembrance of a violent
death.
The festival would be more
enjoyable if we were spared
Christian images of crosses and
crowns of thorns.
WJ McIlroy
Somerhill Road
Hove
10:18am Thursday 27th March 2008
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