The physical suffering Christ experienced on the cross was typical of a Roman execution.
The physical suffering Christ experienced was far overshadowed by His spiritual suffering of separation from his Father, which He had never experienced before in all of eternity.
No one is downplaying his death. Anyone who has the slightest understanding of “justification!”, understands the weight of his suffering. My sins and yours.
He rose from the grave and conquered sin and death. That’s the power that gives US life! He led the captives out of captivity.
Why do Roman Catholics leave Jesus Christ on the cross? It gives the appearance that they think his death is the end of the story.
You seem to misunderstand.
Something called gratitude.
Seeing a crucifix above the altar every week really drives home the point (no pun) that “this is My Body.”
(see 1 Cor 11:29)
Could you knowingly volunteer for that torture?
Now add to it the fact He is innocent.
Now add to that he left Heaven and was made man to do so.
If you focus on Easter alone, it gives the appearance that you forget the price paid to ransom us.
They’re both necessary for the believer.