Popes are still hit on the head with a hammer to make sure they're dead, though ...

tomcam · on Oct 23, 2022

It’s actually a silver hammer. A certain Beatles tune comes to mind

devoutsalsa · on Oct 23, 2022

smack

“If he wasn’t dead before, he is now!”

Eleison23 · on Oct 23, 2022

It's the same principle your doctor uses when he taps your knees with his rubber mallet. They're looking for a reflex action.

francisofascii · on Oct 23, 2022

Jesus was pierced with a spear.

TEP_Kim_Il_Sung · on Oct 23, 2022

Vampires have to get their hearts pierced, lest they rise from their graves. Did it work?

propogandist · on Oct 23, 2022

The 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.