I can't hardly stand to see some of them that are so realistic. It is just not pleasant to think about.
Do some people get calloused to this from seeing it so much?
2006-11-03 16:33:07 · 29 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I guess I meant "can hardly stand." Sorry for the confusion due to my hillbilly language.
2006-11-03 16:41:36 · update #1
i think it really bothers Jesus, to be constantly reminded of one of the most horrible moments in his life.every year we celebrate his death, like a bunch of sick-o ghouls,, and worship his suffering--makes me sick to my stomach.
he not on the cross any more , and we as a culture should stop torturing him.
we should love him as a fellow human being.
and see him happy, healthy, and alive, living his own life--out there some were.
2006-11-03 18:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artistic, symbolical, and allegorical -- through which the representation of the Cross passed from the first centuries down to the Middle Ages ,some of the reasons which prevented Christian art from making an earlier display of the figure of the cross. Now the cross, as it was seen during all this time was only a symbol of the Divine Victim and not a direct representation. Thus more easily understand, then how much more circumspection was necessary in proceeding to a direct portrayal of the Lord's actual Crucifixion. Although in the fifth century the cross began to appear on public monuments, it was not for a century afterwards that the figure on the cross was shown; and not until the close of the fifth, or even the middle of the sixth century, did it appear without disguise. But from the sixth century onward we find many images -- not allegorical, but historical and realistic of the crucified Saviour.
2006-11-03 18:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Heron By The Sea. God tells us we are not make any images of him and we must remember that Jesus never stopped being Eternal God. God tells us in
Exodus 20:4-5:
“You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; 5 you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God..."
In Deuteronomy 27:15 God gives another warning:
"Cursed is the one who makes a carved or molded image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret...."
God is telling us very clearly he does not allow this form of idol worship. Be it the crucifix, pictures, or anything which has an image of God, these are still graven images and should be avoided. But, it is OK to wear a bare cross if you want to identify yourself as being a Christian.
2006-11-03 17:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes, I can be surprised at the realistic and detail of many of the crosses I have seen. Yes, HIS crucifixion was very unsettling. (Reminds me of how powerful the movie "Passion of Christ" was to people.)
But I am not bothered, so much as reminded to be better.
I hope no one gets so callous as to not understand what the image signifies.
But today it could be possible; as parents and families are under so much stress, etc.
Mainly the image I hold of Jesus is where he calls the children to him, and blesses/protects them.
2006-11-03 16:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait, "can't hardly"?
do you mean 'hardly stand' or 'can hardly stand'?
they are freaky, if i'm not mistaken it's a Catholic thing, and it's done to make you really see the physical pain Jesus was in when he was put on the cross...sort of a shock value.
i was brought up in a much more civilized Baptist church school where they just paddled you instead of flooding your vision with life-size symbolism. heehee
2006-11-03 16:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It bothers me only because we should be looking at an empty cross as Jesus arose from the dead 2000 years ago and his death was foretold even "before the foundation of the world.
2006-11-03 20:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the ultimate evil act to crucify Jesus the Lord. Our sins are what did it to him, my sins and yours. The ugliness of the crucifixion of Jesus shows us the ugliness of sin. But, it is a reminder of what Jesus did for me on the cross, and how I have to expect to suffer persecution in this world if I want to be a follower of Christ. The good news is how Jesus conquered death for us by raising Himself up from the dead on the 3rd day. God allows suffering to purge us and to help us obtain humility. Humilty is what it takes for us to seek God and enter into Heaven.
2006-11-03 16:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cross makes no sense unless the figure of Jesus tortured and dying is on it.
Are people trying to deny that Christ suffered and died for our sins when they do not have the figure of Jesus on the ctoss? Are people trying not to think that THEY may be called to give up their life for their faith?
2006-11-05 05:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The people spoke. The people decided Jesus must die on a cross of wood. He committed violations of the law. I don't feel at all bad when I see a criminal being punished for his wrong doings. Does it bother you to see child molesters locked up in prison?
2006-11-03 16:36:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depictions of suffering always bother me, mainly because they remind me of how many have suffered needlessly throughout history and how many are suffering needlessly today.
Reach out a hand to your fellow man in need.
2006-11-03 16:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋