2007-10-25 11:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The cross symbolizes to me the needless sacrifice of a human being, and the over glorification of that sacrifice. To me the cross is the embodiment of the sadism that is at the heart of theistic religion, specifically the Judeo-Christian version of theism. The cross implies that justice can be met by the sacrifice of an innocent for the supposed offenses of the guilty. So far from exalting justice, the cross subverts justice. It teaches that inflicting cruelty and pain on others is a virtue, and that God’s notion of mercy is quite different than ours. The cross, and its message, is ultimately antagonistic towards life on earth, and things we hold dear. The cross is the very symbol of why Christianity can no longer be relied upon as a moral guide for our modern world.
2007-10-26 05:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence Louis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me presently; salvation.
I also realize to the Jews that ifone turns the 4 edges 90 degrees, it looks like a swaztika.
2007-10-25 19:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joy. Peace. Gratitude.
2007-10-25 18:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by February Song 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how funny and sad it is that so many people misinterpret a mythological reference to the southern cross constellation (as the place where the sun sets at the winter solstice) to be an actual historical event.
2007-10-25 18:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by Tiktaalik 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Devotion and honor of the Blessed Trinity.
2007-10-25 18:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is every one who hangeth on a tree"), that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
2007-10-25 18:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by sojourning.sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The torture and death of Christ. That's why we don't worship the cross. Had he been killed by stoning - would we worship a rock, or a gun, or a spear or whatever?
2007-10-25 18:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a reminder of my life's path. to remember my duties, and to remember that no matter how terrible an event happens in my life that Jesus has already gone through it.
2007-10-25 18:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by Ray E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idol and against the bible
2007-10-25 18:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by pestie58 the spider hunter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How gullible some people are !.
2007-10-25 18:10:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋