What's so offensive about the cross?

Question

I can understand why some people have disagreements with Christian people, but what about the Christian message is so offensive?
How is it that some can be easily acceptant and understanding of other world religions, but not Christianity?

This question is about the Christian message and not the symbol. No easy ways out for people who haven't researched.

Answer 1

Christianity is the only religion with a Savior who is a living savior. If people who are sinning accept what the Bible says then they are held responsible for what they do. Well they don't want to do that because then they couldn't continue to sin like they were doing before. The word of God intimidates them and holds them responsible.

Answer 2

They shouldn't get offended. If they do than they , too, should express their religions. I think it's wonderful that we can live in a world where one can express his feelings without being discriminated. but people like "Donkey" take things out of context. Al-Qaeda, the Nazi party, etc are murderers. Christianity and other religions are totally different. If a man walked down the street holding a Quran I would have no problem. A man with a star of David necklace, beautiful. But then there are the people who hate anyone that expresses their feelings unless they agree with it. My final word is, although it is a wonderful thing to express you feelings, certain people cannot accept that - so just remove your cross for them. If refuse to do that than I guess you will have to face them or find another solution.

Answer 3

It scary and dooms men to hell. Just the cross/ Crucifixion is scary and the idea that God allowed his own son go through torture.Christianity has no cultural tolerance. And that is the part I don't understand - how can everyone be going to hell - all the people in Asia and Africa and China and all over the world where Christianity isn't. I can't accept that God will send so many of his children to hell...

Answer 4

Simply put, Christianity is exclusive in it's true form. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life no man comes to the Father but through me." most other religions say that they might not be the only way to go. Also no one like to be called a sinner. In order to be a true Christian you have to admit to God that you are a sinner and can't get to heaven with out His help.

Answer 5

Well, some people find it offensive when Christians say that they are sinners and in need of salvation by accepting a ritual of god dying on a cross. Personally I don’t find it offensive at all, just extremely funny.

Answer 6

First, there is nowhere in the Bible that says Jesus died on a "cross". It was a stake. One single pole.
Second, if a loved one were killed by a gun or a knife, would you want to keep that weapon or cause of their death in front of you all the time? Would you want to wear it around your neck? That is why the cross is offensive to alot of Christians.

Answer 7

Because it's a direct rip off of Thor's Hammer. Christanity is nothing but bastardized Paganism.

Answer 8

Because some people, like myself, don't take too kindly to someone saying we are going to "hell", christian invention, when we clearly don't believe in it. I resent feeling like I am having my life invaded by people that say they are going to "pray for me", when I already have own beliefs and religion, and I don't need theirs.

Answer 9

Because Christianity comes with conditions; God wants all or nothing and HE want except nothing less, He don't share.

Answer 10

A Cross is not a cross until you turn it upside down. If people try to kill you because it is upside down, then you know religion inspires hatred and murder. An upside down cross is only upside down per your perspective. hmmm....