For how long was Jesus dead?

This poll is for Christians only.
It is not blasphemous to say that Jesus was dead for a time. All Christians believe that He died on the Cross, and then rose again. But for how long was He dead? The Holy Bible appears to say that He would be dead for three days and three nights (Matt.12:40) but most Christians believe that He was crucified on a Friday, and rose the following Sunday. Clearly this is only one day and two nights, not three days and three nights.
Some Christian sects have declared their belief that Jesus was crucified on a Thursday, or even Wednesday, to make the above Scripture correct. But what do you believe? Give your opinions here!

1. Are you a Christian?

Yes I am. Hallelujah!!

No, I am not (that's fine, please select this option, go to the end, and click on "done voting")

2. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus states "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth". (Matt.12:40). Do you agree that this Scripture refers to the time when He would be dead?

Yes of course

Yes, I kind of think so

No, I think not

No, absolutely not (please explain why on messageboard)

3. So you agree that Jesus Himself said that He would be dead for three days and three nights?

Yes, I agree

No, I don't agree

4. You believe that Jesus rose from the dead, but on which day did this occur?

Sunday of course

Saturday

One of the other days

I don't know

5. On which day did Jesus die on the Cross?

Friday of course

Thursday

Wednesday

One of the other days

I don't know

6. Do you believe specifically that Jesus died on the Cross on Friday, and rose from the dead on the following Sunday?

Yes!! Hallelujah!!

No, Jesus was crucified on Thursday

No, Jesus was crucified on Wednesday and rose from the dead on Saturday

None of the above is correct. Different days apply.

I simply don't know on which day Jesus was crucified, and on which day He rose. It is not important.

Other answer (feel free to post on messageboard)

7. If you believe specifically that Jesus died on the Cross on Friday and rose from the dead on Sunday (nearly all Christians do), do you agree that it's a bit difficult to figure "three days and three nights" (Matt.12:40) between that time?

Yes, it clearly is not "three days and three nights" between Friday afternoon and early Sunday morning

Ah, er, well, erm, I guess each "part" of a day is a whole day and night

Jesus was crucified on Thursday, making Matt.12:40 correct

Jesus was crucified on Wednesday and rose from the dead on Saturday, making Matt.12:40 correct

This Scripture is difficult and I don't understand it, but I still believe Jesus died for me!!

Other answer (feel free to post on messageboard)

8. Is this poll blasphemous? (you may check more than one answer)

Yes, very much so

Yes, a little

Not particularly

No, you have a right to ask these questions

God will punish you for questioning the Holy Bible

The poll is OK but perhaps a little irreverent

A large green penguin is about to eat me!!

This poll was created on 2009-05-14 19:33:40 by Predator