Why are Christians so happy to use an impliment of torture as a symbol?

Question

The use of the crucifix as the symbol for religion is relatively new. There have been numerous symbols used in the past to represent Christianity. Why has modern Christianity settled on such a disturbing choice? Especially when it's depicted with the body of Jesus still on it. It's as if people in the future were walking around with little golden electric chairs around their necks.

Answer 1

Using the Cross is a symbol of what Jesus has overcome. A reference in some ways to "we all have our Crosses to bear".
Catholics are the only ones who use the crucifix (cross with body). Protestant chuches only use the cross.

(I have to admit you made me giggle when I thought about walking around with a little electric chair on my neck...)

Answer 2

I agree ! Literally, in the Hebrew translations of the Bible, some of teh accounts don't talk about a cross at all, but that Jesus was jung up on a POLE and crucified. The irony is, what if He was crucified on a pole ? All of these idiots are worshipping an irrlevant symbol !
The even more stupid thing is, Christians aren't suppose to worship idols, then why do many wear a cross as a talisman ?
from merriam webster.com :

talisman
One entry found for talisman.

Main Entry: tal·is·man
Pronunciation: 'ta-l&s-m&n, -l&z-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -mans
Etymology: French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from Arabic tilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end -- more at TELOS
1 : an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
2 : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects

Funny.

Answer 3

What exactly do you mean by "relatively new?" The first reference to the use of the Cross as a symbol of faith was in 362 AD.

"Especially in Africa, where Christianity had made more rapid progress, the cross began to appear openly during the course of the fourth century; The most ancient text we have relating to a carved cross dates from later than A.D. 362. The cross was used on the coinage of Christian princes and peoples with the superscription, Salus Mundi."

That's hardly what I would call a new development. The Cross has appeared in art and architecture almost from the very beginning of Christianity.

I wear a crucifix and don't find it disturbing at all. It symbolizes the redeeming sacrifice that Jesus made for me, and I treasure its meaning.

Edit:

Just FYI, I am Catholic, and Catholics are very much Christians. We worship the one living and true God, and we know that there is no other means of salvation except through the shed Blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

If that doesn't make us Christian, then a whole bunch of Protestants are gonna be mighty surprised when God tells them that they weren't Christians after all.

Answer 4

Choose your reality,
It is ironic how your name and the subject of your question coincide with reality.
Ok here is the skinny behind why those "Christians" wear the cross and are so excited about a fixture that accounted for many gruesome deaths.
Jesus willing gave his life even though he had the power and the people to save him from his darkest hour, but he chose not to. He could have destroyed the city of Jerusalem if he wanted to, whether it be through his celestial power or through his equitable reputation. But he did not! He died so horribly as to save many others for a fate far worse than death; the fate of despair, faithlessness, the sin of mankind, and the depths of hell that only a person's mind could begin to imagine. When he was executed by the Romans, of course traditionally, he was crucified. The cross, or crucifix(which ever you prefer) has a meaning in modern day Christianity that serves the purpose of a reminder that you have the power to rise out of the depths of the greatest sin and to remember Christ's contribution of radiance in a dark world. This is Easter weekend and if someone is interested in learning more I would recommend going to a church. Maybe non-denominational would do because if you haven't been to church before you might find some demoninations a cultural shock. Happy Easter everyone and take care.

Answer 5

Funny you should mention that.
In today's society the cross has represented so many different things to people that it has lost its meaning. If we were to wear an electric chair or lethal injection needle around our neck to remind us that Christ did the time for our crimes then that would be a much more accurate symbol.

May the Lord richly bless you and help you with your Meth addiction and gay prostitute problems.

Answer 6

It's a symbol of what God gave up and went through for the well-being of all of his followers. Some people feel that sporting it describes the pious aspect of their personality, as well as promoting compassion.

Answer 7

Would it matter really? if these Christians wore feathers and in the assembly halls would have wood/stone feathers in their hall/ assemblies would you not then be attempting to find something wrong with this type of beliefs? really the search isn't with the Hebrew/Christian beliefs the search should began in the hearts or every person starting here.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Empty cross means to me that Jesus is alive and well. He conquered the death. And He is capable of waking me up after I die.

Some people prefer Jesus on the cross. That is reminder of what Jesus did to save our soul.: )

Answer 10

I'm a Christian and I'm against wearing a crucifix. I will wear a cross, but not one with Jesus on it. I agree with what you are saying but I think it is mainly Catholic people who wear crucifix's. Although, some Catholics consider themselves Christian as well.