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Popes are still hit on the head with a hammer to make sure they're dead, though it's mostly just ritual at this point. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/
by smeej 4y ago
Popes are still hit on the head with a hammer to make sure they're dead, though it's mostly just ritual at this point.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/3515/ancient-tradition-for-confirming-popes-death https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/3515/ancient-traditi...
- devoutsalsa 4y agosmack “If he wasn’t dead before, he is now!”
- tomcam 4y agoIt’s actually a silver hammer. A certain Beatles tune comes to mind
- francisofascii 4y agoJesus was pierced with a spear.
- TEP_Kim_Il_Sung 4y agoVampires have to get their hearts pierced, lest they rise from their graves. Did it work?
- propogandist 4y agoThe Roman emperor at the time wrote “Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum“ as the reason for his crucifixion and although he was confirmed to be dead with a spear, he rose again on the 3rd day and still lives. Jesus is (and was) the greatest Jew that walked this earth. His life, death and resurrection is foundational to the world having unrestricted access to the God of the Israelites.
- Eleison23 4y agoIt's the same principle your doctor uses when he taps your knees with his rubber mallet. They're looking for a reflex action.