Isn't having small crosses with Jesus on them more against the religion . . .?

Question

It seems to be that by wearing small crosses and having larger statues and such of crosses on which "Jesus" is crusified promoting his suffering and reincarnating his death? Itsn't that like repeating and preserving the mistakes of the Romans that killed Jesus? I can't seem to understand how glorifying it is a good thing. Especially when historically the crusifix is merely a torture device and not a holy symbol.

Could someone please attempt to explain without chewing me out?

Answer 1

I refuse to wear a cross of any kind with or without Jesus on it, for that very reason.

Seems to me that it's just like wearing a gun around your neck if your parents had gotten shot. Makes no sense to me at all.

Answer 2

It only depends on who you're asking. To Christians, Christ is not dead.

Of course when you hear this, many people will only see the physical non spiritual aspect of it. "A human living that long ago would not be living today. Clearly he's dead, if he ever existed." This is the answer a lot of people would be likely to give.

Of course for some one who believes Christ was not just a human, but the son of God (God in the flesh), the true Christ, the non physical earthly form of Christ, still lives, and while his earthly body may be gone, he lives in all of us who choose to walk like he did.

As for the girl who said it's like wearing a gun around your neck if your parents were shot and killed, it's not like that. You're comparing two ordinary people to a sinless son of God. It was not their time to go. What happened to Christ was not an accident and he knew he had to go through that. God knew it. Without the sacrifice of his only son, how could he have gained so many children from it? God wanted children. That's why he sent Christ. These are things people -spiritually- do not understand, because they don't always want or care to. If you look at a humanly, earthly, bodily, physical aspect of it, sure it sounds pretty strange. But if you understand the word of God and read the bible, then it makes perfect sense. It's everyones personal choice, however.

I could go into details about other things but sound like a looney even more so to the people who disagree or who do not have the same perception as I do. The best way is to read the bible.

Even some Christians make the mistake of getting emotional (as it's -humanly- natural) over the crucification, even though it was not some freak accident in the work of Christ. The bible clears all that up and it speaks for itself. I could explain but to read IT (and NOT look at it in an earthly, emotional, physical view) but spiritual view, that's the best you can do.

Unfortunately when many read it (sometimes even Christians themselves) will look at it with a humanly view, a literal view, instead of a spiritual view. I was taught that the spirit is more important than the physical body. The world will teach you that your physical body is more important. (I'm not saying starve yourselves, I'm a pretty big health freak as it is). But because the world sees things in this way, many will not be willing to open their hearts and perceive the word of God as it was meant.

Answer 3

Not really.
It is just in the matter of perspective.
The way you see it is not good for you.

But the way most people see it.. It is good for them.
These people are looking on the other side of it. It keeps them reminded of Jesus as our savior from our sins that He gave His life in our place. And it keeps their faith stronger because they feel Jesus is there for us.

If it is some criminal on the crucifix you are wearing then that is not a holy symbol. But it is Jesus on the cross everyone is wearing.. That is indeed a Holy Symbol of great love.

It is just like the monument where soldiers try to stand the American flag.. To some it is a symbol of war... But to many it is a symbol of courage and heroism.

Answer 4

The Catholics believe it is the suffering of Jesus that is important not the cross. Protestants want the cross just not the ugly part.
Either way the point is salvation begins at the cross. What does it matter how you get there? As long as you do.
I find it funny that the Passion of Christ has recently become a popular subject to Protestants and movie goers like it's brand new. Catholics have been reenacting the Passion for hundreds of years.

Answer 5

Um, because it was his sufferring, death and that paid for the sins of the world. The crucifixation and death were not just "coincidential" to the ressurection. They were what made him the glorious sacrificial lamb and Savior. Easter really begins The night of Holy Thursday with the Last Supper and the bleeding in garden, Good Friday with his scouring and crucifixition, Holy Saturday Night with his resurrection. Easter Sunday (usually the only thing people celebrate) is really after the fact and the least important part.

Resurrection did not pay for any sins.

If only one thing is going to be remembered, celebrated and glorified about Jesus it should be his act of sacrifice that makes him the Savior.

EDIT: To those who talk of graven images there is a diferrence between graven images and art and between worshipping something and having it.

Do you have no pictures of Christ, Angels, little figurines of various types and themes, family photos? Are you worshipping them?

Answer 6

That definitely is one way of looking at it, but some also like to portray the sacrifice the Lord made by dying on the cross and taking on the sins of the world so that by doing so, we have the choice of eternal life. If looked at in this way, whether some believe it is right or not, it can signify a very beautiful thing. Again, it's a matter of choice/or opinion.

Answer 7

I don't have a problem with the cross because it symbolizes Jesus' sacrifice for us. However, I prefer other symbols. I have a couple of pictures of Jesus in my home. Its my feeling that we should be focusing on His Teaching rather than the manner of His death.

Answer 8

Anyone who chews you out can come answer to me. This practice of wearing a cross or crucifix is not for the purpose of glorifying the act but rather a sign that you remember. To wear that symbol is to show others you openly remember the suffering Christ endured in order to ensure your salvation through belief alone!

Answer 9

Agree 100% with you.

Carrying around crosses of a dead Jesus Christ body nailed to a cross is like carrying around Vodoo shrunken heads.

Christians (aka Protestants) simply use the cross (without a bloody body) vs European Catholics who seem to delight in the torture and awfulness of Jesus's death.

Jesus's life was about light, not bloody horror movies such as the kind Mel Gibson produced.

Answer 10

Well, I can understand how it can be used as a reminder of their religious figure's sacrifice.

Of course, it's exactly the same as any other 'graven image,' which violates one of their 10 Commandments, but not all Christians see it that way.

Answer 11

It's all according to what branch of Christianity a person belongs to.

If a person is Catholic, then a crucifix (A cross depicting Christ being crucified) would be worn.

The Catholics dwell on the crucifixion of Christ which is obvious if you've seen the movie "The Passion."

If a person is Protestant then they just wear a cross.

The Protestant religions dwell of the resurrection of Christ which would mean that He is no longer on that cross.

It was actually the Jews that killed Christ, and not the Romans.

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