I have always balked a bit at the notion of wearing as jewellery the symbol of torture that the cross depicts.
If Jesus had been born at a different time, would you wear a hangman's noose, or a guillotine, or how about the method employed in Eastern Europe at one point? A long stake or shaft through the anus and through the intestines to the diaphragm muscle, and into the heart? Do you see that being put on the top of steeples as a symbol of faith?
2007-12-19 12:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by DavinaOpines 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know, seriously. I always liked to remember the resurrection more than the crucifixion.
I mean, if you want His spirit to be with you...you seriously think He's going to enjoy seeing a statue of Himself dying and be happy about it?
2007-12-19 12:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a bit gruesome when looked at in that way, but it is not really meant to be something flowery.
It should be a reminder while you enjoy the good things in life that part of the reason you are able to is because Jesus experienced some of the worst things on your behalf.
And also a reminder that we should not treat people the way he was treated during that time (we shouldn't torture others).
2007-12-19 12:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sparrow hates Yahoo Answers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 16:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes.... we all know the Lenny Bruce thing about the electric chair catholics.
And the short answer is... YES!
The cross is a symbol of his sacrifice, a brutal and violent one. It isn't venerated because it is a cross. It is venerated because of the price paid by the God/man who was on it.
2007-12-19 12:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by evolver 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife, who is a christian and a silversmith, has suggested casting a little silver electric chair. It might be important to note that she doesn't wear a cross.
2007-12-19 13:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Shane K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Castor Oil was used for killing at one point in Italy. Wouldn't that be fun, worshiping Castor Oil.
2007-12-19 12:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by Small Victories 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as many times as this has been asked....
yes Id still wear it it is a symbol of our salvation through christs death.
2007-12-19 13:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by Adam of the wired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hohhooo, that's funny. I just picture people walking around with little pewter electric chairs on their necks.
2007-12-20 00:32:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so, what you are asking is, If Jesus died in front of a firing squad would I wear a little gold military rifle, with perhaps a diamond chip in it????
NO!
2007-12-19 12:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*drink*
2007-12-19 12:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋