Christians if you are not pagans why should you have a crucifix while praying?

Question

Hindus say that they are not worshipping idols but just keep them for focusing on God.

Answer 1

Hilarious! When a Pagan has an "idol", Christians say we are worshipping the idol itself. When it's pointed out they have idols, they say "we're not worshipping the idol...." Why is it always different for them? Are they that much into the double standards that they can't even tell when they are using them??????

Answer 2

actually... not all christians have a crucifix. Aside from the catholic religion, most Christians prefer to worship a live god, not a dead one. (I am not slamming Catholicism with this either). The crucifix is just more common in the Catholic sect of Christianity.
As far as idols, the crucifix isn't actually an idol. It is a representation/reminder of what he went through for us. That we should be grateful for what we have.

Answer 3

"A crucifix is a cross with a representation of Jesus's body on it. The crucifix is the main symbol of Christianity. The Catholic Church primarily uses the crucifix, but certain Lutheran churches, Orthodox churches and the Anglican Church do as well. It is used to direct our attention to Christ's sacrifice — his death by crucifixion.
Catholics and other Christians sometimes wear a crucifix on a necklace as an item of jewelry, or attach one to a Rosary.
A crucifix can be made out of a variety of woods, metals or even plastics.
Christians often pray in front of a crucifix. The person may kneel, sit or stand in front of the crucifix and pray. At the beginning of the Catholic Mass, a crucifix is carried into the Church followed by the deacon, priest, lector and servers.
To actually see Jesus hanging on the cross gives us a constant reminder of what happened in the past and the present suffering of Jesus (in the poor, the homeless, etc.; addition mine). Jesus was an innocent man with the purest heart, and He decided to die for all of us. He loved us then and Jesus continues to love us today.
Seeing the crucifix gives Catholics encouragement that Jesus is always with us, and there is life after death. He rose again as He promised. Catholics often have crucifixes in their homes or wear them on a necklace. They do this as a sign of their faith and as a way to keep focused on Jesus."

Answer 4

Christians don't have crucifixes, that would be Catholics. And they have all kinds of statues they pray too, and also Mary and the Saints. Christians pray only to God.

Answer 5

If anyone uses a crucifix, it is not meant to pray to the crucifix. It is a symbol and rememberance of how Jesus died on the cross.

Other than Catholics, I don't see Christians praying to a crucifix.

Answer 6

I don't worship the crucifix. It is just a reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for me on Calvary. It is the same if you keep letters from a old friend. They are their to remind you of that time together.

Answer 7

I don't have a crucifix, or anything else when I pray except my heart unto God.

Answer 8

If Catholics worship the crucifix, then do you also cut up, cook and eat statues of cattle and pigs?

Answer 9

We do not pray to a crucifix or a statue or beads. They are objects we hold to focus. I like to carry one in my pocket and put my hand on it when I am stressed or becoming really angry. It helps me to realize I need to ask God for help in times like that.
We do not pray to Saints, we speak with them and ask for their prayers in our behalf.
We pray to God.

Answer 10

A Crucifix is a Catholic thing, not Christian.