Latest news with #crucifixion
Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
The crucifixion of Gaza
Observing the devastation of Gaza today and the ordeal of its people, we cannot help but turn back to another people who were oppressed in the same region thousands of years ago by the Romans, and one of whom was nailed to a cross to die simply for seeking peace and understanding. Today, the people of Gaza, who have already suffered far too much inhumanity, are suffering a crucifixion on an even larger scale. Tens of thousands of innocents have been killed, an entire territory, its homes, hospitals, and highways lie in rubble, and a desperate people starve out in the open. We are somehow reminded of how the Romans, who buried their greatness in madness, hatred, and oppression, gradually began to undermine their empire from within. There is a straightforward way in which history seems to be repeating itself, as a people rising from the depths of oppression and genocide, seeking to build a country based on dignity, democracy, and hope, fall into the very trap of extremism, hatred, and rage against an oppressed people that was once aimed at them. The tragedy of this event cannot be overstated, not only for the Gazans and all Palestinian people, but also for the Israeli people who sought to build a model for others by exemplifying tolerance, understanding, and decency. In their outburst of violence, though, they have inflamed the emotions of peace-loving people around the world, who are in no doubt about who the aggressor is. The violence and hatred Israel has been visiting upon Gaza and the Palestinian people is already undermining the foundations of a country built on universal values of humanity and decency. The world is no longer fooled. The Middle East represents something very special to humanity, as not only the cradle of civilization but also the birthplace of the three great monotheisms and their messengers from God. Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad carried messages of peace, tolerance, and compassion from the heavens. Conveying those values to the world is a mission and a duty that has been placed upon our region and its people. We respond to these acts of hatred and violence by extending a hand of peace. If the Israelis are to become our neighbors truly, they must seize our hand and, with us, honor the message of our prophets. Two thousand years ago, the crucifixion of a messenger of peace was not carried on live television or social media as the crucifixion of the people of Gaza is today. Thankfully, those people in the West, and particularly in the US, who had until very recently remained oblivious to the longstanding suffering of the Palestinian people, are now all too aware of the disregard and inhumanity with which Israelis are treating them. People are starving and dying in front of our eyes, victims of the limitless brutality of a regime perpetrating crimes against humanity every day. We would all do well to recall history and understand that the oppression of people who seek only to live a decent and peaceful life will lead to rot not within those people but within their aggressors. Seeing just one, let alone tens of thousands of children, lose their lives, their limbs, or become orphaned, is too much for anyone to handle. The world is saying 'enough' and asking us all to wake up before peace itself is crucified in this deathly horror. The prophets of the Middle East consistently carried a message of peace and dignity, particularly for the poorest and weakest among us. Let us all remind those committing, justifying, or even just standing by such aggression that the world rewards those who deal in dignity and decency, not those who deal in death and destruction. • Hassan bin Youssef Yassin worked closely with Saudi Arabia's petroleum ministers Abdullah Tariki and Ahmed Zaki Yamani from 1959-1967. He led the Saudi Information Office in Washington from 1972-1981 and served with the Arab League's observer delegation to the UN from 1981-1983.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Shroud of Turin study unlocks new, key details of Jesus' burial — reinforcing accuracy of biblical accounts
The blood, sweat and tears on these threads are still — sorta — shrouded in mystery. New findings provide more evidence on what Jesus might have been buried in after he was crucified. A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins-trained immunologist Kelly Kearse suggests that it is, in fact, possible that Jesus was buried unwashed, wrapped in spices and linen — which is believed to be the Shroud of Turin — as biblical narratives suggest. The research, published in the International Journal of Archaeology in June 2025, specifically referenced a garment where evidence of blood clotting was found. Among the key discoveries from the study, visible rings around bloodstains — or serum halos — were found on the linen when examined with a UV light. Kearse tested multiple samples — mimicking blood conditions after death, including thickened consistency and increased acidity. The expert also studied the way that blood transfers to textiles in various conditions and compared it to the bloodstains on the Shroud of Turin with a microscope. The immunologist, who has studied the shroud for years, believes that this is a revealing element that can help provide context for Jesus' burial conditions — specifically, for what he calls 'the washing hypothesis,' according to the study. A previous study of the shroud, done in 1998, concluded that if a body was indeed enveloped in the cloth, it was washed before burial. The serum halos are only visible if wounds begin to clot before touching the surface. If the body were washed or cleaned, the stains wouldn't be as prominent. Biblical passages suggest that the Jewish burial customs observed prohibited the washing of bodies that suffered violent deaths, with the belief that blood should not be separated from the physical body in the case of murder. Countless studies about the Shroud of Turin have been conducted across the centuries since it surfaced, and skeptics have suggested various theories about the authenticity of the shroud itself and the biblical account. One such recent inquiry into the iconic cloth is that it was not the messiah's post-mortem mode, but rather, it was used to swathe an artist's chiseled Christ-like copy, a study suggested.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Chosen 'Creator Dallas Jenkins Says the Show's Crucifixion Scene Filmed in Same Place as 'Passion of the Christ '(Exclusive)
The creator of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins, shared that the show's season 6 crucifixion scene was filmed at the same Italian location as the crucifixion in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ Jenkins' crew filmed at the site for three weeks, one week of which was night shoots Jenkins shared that filming the crucifixion was the 'most challenging thing' his crew had done to dateDallas Jenkins, the creator of the hit drama The Chosen, revealed a major behind-the-scenes detail about the show's upcoming season. While speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, Jenkins, who also directs and co-writes the show, shared that season 6 will depict Jesus' crucifixion — and it will be filmed in Matera, Italy, the same place as the crucifixion scene in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. 'The thing about filming the crucifixion is that it is the most physically and logistically challenging thing that we've ever done,' Jenkins, 49, told PEOPLE of the three-week shoot. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 'This is where Mel Gibson filmed Passion of the Christ [...] It's one of the few places in the world that offers a first-century skyline while we're up on crosses, but yet it's still remote,' he explained "It's difficult for the crew,' he added. 'We have a whole week of filming at night.' Jenkins went on to say that the sea of technical and practical logistics means that he doesn't have much time to dwell on the emotional, psychological and spiritual weight of the moments they are attempting to capture. 'All these things are so physically demanding and logistically challenging that the spiritual and emotional weight of it is competing with the physical and logistical weight of it. And so I don't really have too much brain space or heart space to make this just all about a spiritual and emotional [...] We have an important job to do. It has to look right, we have to capture it properly.' 'Obviously, there's more weight. Obviously, Jonathan [Roumie, who plays Jesus] is going to go through some physical and emotional challenges. But every season of our show is important [...] and so I think I would be doing the fans a disservice if I spent the next three weeks just in a state of mourning and sadness and stress' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I've got a job to do,' he added. Jenkins also stressed the importance of making the show's depiction of the crucifixion feel real and grounded, as opposed to like a page out of a religious text. 'My job is actually to make sure that it doesn't feel too religious, right?' he explained. He added, 'I mean, it's making sure that we don't say, 'Okay, this is so important, and so deep and so weighty that it ends up feeling like a religious painting or a church sermon [...].' We're still trying to find the humanity. It still needs to be a television show.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 'It can't just be everyone observing Jonathan Roumie in Dallas Jenkins' personal explorations of the depth of pain that Jesus went through. We have to make sure that we understand the stakes of everyone involved.' The first two episodes of The Chosen season 5 debuted on Sunday, June 15, on Prime Video. Three new episodes dropped on Sunday, June 22, and the final three episodes will air on Sunday, June 29. Read the original article on People
Telegraph
26-06-2025
- Telegraph
Pastor ‘crucified by religious fanatic'
A pastor was crucified and had a crown of thorns placed on his head by a religious fanatic. The blood-soaked body of William 'Bill' Schonemann, 76, was found on his bed with his hands nailed to the wall in a house in New River, Arizona, on April 28. Adam Sheafe, 51, confessed to the killing in a jail cell interview in which he revealed he was attempting to recreate the crucifixion scene, as part of what he dubbed 'Operation First Commandment'. He claimed to have found the crown of thorns in the desert. Sheafe planned to execute 14 clergymen whom he believed were leading their 'flock astray'. With Hebrew lettering tattooed on his neck and wearing dark blue prison fatigues, Sheafe said he had a hit-list starting in Arizona, where he was born. He added: 'From there, it was Las Vegas, Nevada; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Billings, Montana; Detroit, Michigan; New York, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; Beaumont, Texas; and El Paso, Texas.' 'Where it starts is where it will end, like the Garden of Eden,' he told True Crime Arizona. Sheafe arrived in Arizona and followed the pastor home on Easter Sunday. As Schonemann pulled into the garage, two women appeared, but they were spared. 'I'm not interested in executing anyone other than the pastors.' From there, he drove 117 miles to Sedona, where he planned to slaughter his next two victims. Sheafe was arrested two days after killing Schonemann following a manhunt linked to a string of burglaries in the area. He said he had no regrets. 'Not only do I have zero remorse, I plan on fulfilling what I started. If my father puts me in an authoritative position on this earth, I will execute every single priest and burn every church to the ground.' He said he wanted the death penalty – and as soon as possible. 'Well, I want to be executed quickly so we can get this show on the road and show exactly what I'm trying to do ... All you gotta do is worship Jesus and you go to Heaven; your sins are forgiven. That's not what God said.' Sheafe is being held in Coconino jail on charges unconnected with the killing, including burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle. 'This case is probably one of the most bizarre cases I have ever seen in my 40 years with the Maricopa Sheriff's Office,' said Sheriff Jerry Sheridan. Schonemann's family condemned the decision to broadcast an interview in a statement. 'What we have seen over the last week is this suspect enjoying the attention. His side of the story is half of the whole story, and we see the need to cover it, however challenging that may be for us,' the family said in a statement seen by Fox 10, although they criticised the granting of a platform to Sheafe. 'We are quite surprised by his ability to freely message with county-supplied devices. We are concerned about his increasing notoriety and possibly gaining a following.'
Fox News
26-06-2025
- Fox News
Pastor's crucifixion murder suspect says on video he planned to kill 14 more
The man accused of brutally crucifying a rural Arizona pastor has not only admitted to the alleged crime, but said that he planned to kill more than a dozen other Christian leaders. Adam Sheafe, 51, told FOX 10 in an interview that he murdered Pastor Bill Schonemann, 76, head of the New River Bible Chapel in New River, Arizona. On April 28, Schonemann was found dead in his bed with his arms spread wide and pinned to the wall behind him. The bizarre display left the community reeling. Sheafe's plan was to crucify 14 more Christian leaders of no particular denomination, he told FOX 10, ascribing his motive to a belief that Christian churches were leading their congregants astray by teaching them to follow Jesus, whom he says is a false God. He titled his mission "Operation First Commandment." Sheafe was captured by police near the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona, where he planned to kill two priests, he said. "The day I was going to execute that priest, I tried getting into the back of his car. There was like a little lady on a bike that got in my way, and I was just going to get in the back seat and tell him to drive to his house," Sheafe said. He later defiantly refused to apologize for the alleged killing. In an interview with 12News, Sheafe explained further how he planned Schonemann's killing. "I saw that he had a Wednesday evening Bible study, so I sat there and waited for them to arrive, so that I could locate which one was the priest, and then I just followed him," Sheafe said. "And then I returned on Sunday to execute and crucify him to this wall." He also said he wanted to be executed. "Put me on death row, set the execution date for right now," Sheafe said. "The victims want it. The victim's families want it. I want it, and the taxpayers want it." Sheafe has been charged with first-degree murder in Maricopa County, but remains in the custody of the Coconino County Jail. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital that the case is under review, and that generally, any first-degree murder convict is subject to the death penalty. It is unclear whether he has an attorney, but Fox News Digital reached out to the public defender's office.
