Jesus, Nude on Cross

Tweet

Although this idea might outrage most Christians, actually, the Roman Empire Code of Laws instituted that the victim of crucifiction should allways be nude while on the cross. The intent was to humiliate and embarrass him/her, (and thus his family and supporters), as much as possible because this cowed the public and reduced dissent. Why do you think there is no painting/statue of Jesus portraiting Him nude? Depicting Christ nude without a veil around His hips might be considered a crime and sentenced with a death penalty within some Radical Christian communities. What's your oppinion on this issue? I have to confess that this topic was inspired to me after reading the "Drawing Muhammad" discussion, here on mylot: http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2306764.aspx#2_21107061