According to an online encyclopedia:
"The word cross was introduced to English in the 10th century as the term for the instrument of the torturous execution of Christ (gr. stauros', xy'lon), gradually replacing rood, ultimately from Latin crux, via Old Irish cros. Originally, both 'rood' and 'crux' referred simply to any "pole," the later shape associated with the term being based on church tradition, rather than etymology."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross
Also:
Should be instrument of Jesus' execution be worshipped or be used to 'remind one of one's faith'?
"for we are walking by faith, not by sight" -2 Corinthians 5:7
Are you sure the type of Christianity you practice is the same one Christ and God's Word the Bible teaches?
2007-07-03
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