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Posted by Ifopo on October 10, 2005 at 18:03:28:

In Reply to: Well... posted by Sally on October 10, 2005 at 17:41:14:

it is the redemption and atonement of mankind...I'm sure you will agree with this notion...However, the logic is that since many people see the cross as a magic talisman or wear it as a fashion statement is the reason it should be rejected is unwaranted.

The cross is a symbol. A symbol of God's ultimate reconcilliation with the estranged man he has created. One should never worship a cross -- i don't know anyone who admit to this anyway.

As with with anything good, it can be used and abused by those who are ignorant and evil minded..

that being said, i hate the commercialization of the cross. I think some catholics go way overboard with it.
Just a note though, most crosses given out by the church is always blessed by the priest.

I think of how those in the NT were blessed by the handkerchiefs that the apostles had. One woman was healed by the touch of Jesus' garments.. I think it is pre-mature for puritans to judge those who wear the cross without knowing how those people really look at the symbolism behind the cross.

1 Corinthians 1:18
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

Follow Ups:

• Cross leanne smith 10:55:50 02/24/07 (0)
• The cross... 4HIM 21:18:04 10/10/05 (4)
  • beautiful point! xprotestant 04:02:32 10/11/05 (0)
  • The Cross Leil;ani 21:53:11 10/10/05 (1)
    • That is where repentance comes in I am not perfect ..=) 4HIM 09:33:10 10/12/05 (0)
  • amen to that (nt) Ifopo 21:27:42 10/10/05 (0)

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