- A young university student is currently hospitalized after sustaining injuries while participating in a crucifixion drama.
- The incident occurred on Good Friday, an important day for Christians around the world who gather to commemorate the suffering, death, and eventual resurrection of Jesus Christ
- The student, identified as Dennis Zziswa, is a second year law student who had taken the lead role of Jesus during the ‘Way of the Cross’ procession held at Our Lady of Africa Church
- During the emotional march, Dennis was seen carrying a heavy wooden cross through the streets, closely resembling the biblical account of Jesus’ final journey to the place of crucifixion.
A young university student has been rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries while acting out the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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This comes when many Christians around the world are celebrating this year’s Easter to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Information provided by Daily Monitor show that Dennis Zziswa was playing the role of Jesus during protest of the ‘Way of the Cross’ at Our Lady of Africa Church on Good Friday.
Photos shared showed the second-year law student from Kampala International University carrying a heavy wooden cross that he would later be tied to during a mock crucifixion.
Another set of photos showed Dennis covered in blood, much to the surprise of many.
Information reaching TUKO.co.ke shows that the young man was also beaten to reflect the beatings that Jesus received on his way to the cross, and that’s when the student received injuries of different degrees.
He was given immediate medical attention by Red Cross staff before being rushed to a clinic for further treatment.
The acting crucifixion of a man evokes mixed feelings
The man’s photos have provoked various comments on social networks. While many expressed their opinions in jest, others questioned whether it was necessary to reach that level of transcendence in acting out the death of Jesus.
Here are some comments:
Mogga Alex said: “He has been sent for treatment? Who will finish the other sessions by Sunday morning during the resurrection? He must die; we do not recognize incomplete processes.”
Enlightened David said: “The last time I checked, Jesus was not taken to the hospital but buried. Does this mean that he did not portray Jesus in the right way?”
Ardo Zario said: “The British actor and comedian (Robert Powell), who played Jesus in the film, watching the Ugandan version, will die laughing.”
Michael Joel: “It is often said that when people want to dominate others, they give them something to believe in without asking questions. While faith can motivate, it can also be used to influence and limit independent thinking, which is why understanding and asking questions are important.”
Jesus of Tongaren speaks
In other news, some time ago, a man claiming to be Jesus of Tongaren responded to critics who wanted him crucified.
He said he does not celebrate the annual Easter celebrations in April, saying they go against the scriptures.
“The proper Easter is celebrated in July. We celebrate it for three days. What they celebrate tomorrow is not in the Bible. In Hebrews 9:29 there is a message that warns us against that,” he said.
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