I used to pass out in church. and the image of a near naked man nailed to a stick was not inspiring, it was frightening.this all started the very first time I was in church and never let up. Not until I just stopped going.
It's meant to be frightening.
Part of the game.
I find all the Catholic imagery creepy. The bloody crucified Jesus, the stained glass, statues of Mary ... it always has and probably always will give me the heebee geebees.