It is considered by some to be a religion, by others a humanistic philosophy. Many religious texts have a pre-scientific view of the makeup of the earth, the solar system and the rest of the universe. A short statement of religious belief. However, the former is little used in Eastern Orthodox churches. A religious symbol representing Jesus nailed to the cross.
Most crucifixes lack accuracy because they portray a partly clothed man nailed through the palms.
A method of carrying out the death penalty which involved physical abuse of the victim, stripping him of all clothing, tying or nailing his arms and legs to a cross or stake, and abandoning him to die. The corpse was often partly eaten by scavengers. Crucifixion was widely used by Romans to execute slaves or rebels. It can be applied to any faith group. Often headed by a single charismatic leader.