CHRISTIANS: why do you wear a cross (plz read on)?
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Yes, i would wear a noose because it is a symbol of His sacrifice for us. Don't get me wrong , I understand your view. As a matter of fact, for the first 1000+ years, the Catholic church's only symbol for Jesus and Christ was a fish because they considered the cross an instrument of the devil. When crosses became extinct as a form of torture and death, the church reviewed the cross as a symbol and determined it was instead a symbol of God's love for us. Just like a gun becomes a symbol of peace and liberty when it is used on one's army.
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It does not mean anything. In the past days they used to crusify the person who has done illegal activity, and  thought that jesus too against them , so they crusified jesus using CROSS.we believe jesus is a god , so CROSS which was used for crusify him became Holy thing.\n\n Now a days Cross mean to say dedication, forgiveness and so.......
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Your point's a good one. I agree that the Resurrection is equally as important (and in some ways moreso) than the Crucifixion. \n\nI think there are many reasons why the cross is often preferred:\n\n1. The Crucifixion is easier to symbolize. (I mean, what do you wear around your neck if you're celebrating the resurrection? An Easter bunny with a halo? heh)\n\n2. The Cross represents the love of God expressed in what Jesus was willing to suffer and sacrifice for our sake. (The Resurrection more symbolizes God's power [over death] than his love.)\n\n3. I think the beginning of Christ's name in Greek was Chi Rho -- the Chi was an "X" (a cross). So "X" became a symbol for Jesus (and could possibly be why "Xmas" became shorthand for "Christmas").\n\nI don't know. I'm strongly ambivalent. I think we need to recall God's power, and the Resurrection is a glorious promise of the Life God offers. \n\nBut, being a rather melancholy, long-suffering sorta fellow, the Crucifixion really resonates with me -- in dark times, it's a reminder that Christ suffered as well, that the Trinity loved me THAT much... and that no matter what I might go through in this life, I am not alone.
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I disagree with tagi.  The Catholics bow down to a cement Christ on a cross.  if that isn't idolatry, I don't know what is.  If your friend was killed by a gun, would you wears one around your neck.  It is a good thing he wasn't trampled by an elephant.   We don't need physical symbols are signs to have us remember the sacrifice of Jesus.  if we do, then the level of our worship is on the surface and not the heart.  I have seen a lot of drug dealers and gang members wearing crosses.  What does that symbol remind them of?  The bible strictly forbids us to make any object in the likeness of Him or anything symbols at all.  the early Christians forbid their usage and the only reason they are used now is because of Constantine trying to unite he pagans and the Christians.  the cross was used by the pagans long before Christ.
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Wear it on your sleeve (Christian sayings t-shirts).  Wear a cross around your neck (my husband wears a cross), put one on your keys (I do this), go to a Christian club (I went to Campus Christians), etc.  Some people pass out Salvation tracks.  This is kind of annoying, though.  I do for Halloween trick-or-treaters, but not the general public.  Pray at meal time.  That always looks good!  When people tell me their problems, I say that I'll pray for them, & I do!  I am smart enough to know that studying is not enough!  I pray when I study & when about to take a test.  If I drove a car back then, I would have offered to be the designated driver.  I went out with the party kids, but I never did drink or smoke.  I really stand out, even at church.  If something is going on that I know is clearly Biblically wrong, I refuse to participate, & the others notice!  One cannot just assume that if something happens at church that it is ok.  I have pretty stong convictions!  I am not easily swayed by the crowd.  If you do any charity work, mention it.  Like, I made over 70 lap quilts & gave them out to the elderly in nursing homes.  Surely you've also done something to help out a charity or two in your life.  It doesn't have to be a Christian charity, either!  Like, I donated my hair twice so far for Locks of Love.
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Nope.I've been a Christian for 22 years and I make sure I go to a Church where we can wear shorts and Ts,and tennies.Calvary Chapels are good for that.Plus they are great churches.
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That is a good question, I think, jayslug.  Especially when we consider that the swastika is actually a cross - a different form of it - but a cross nonetheless.  Given the infamy that is now so inextricably connected to the swastika, I don't think it would be possible to adopt it in any way that would make it even the slightest bit palatable.\n\nHistory shows that the regular cross (used by christians today) was used by pagans long before it was adopted by professed Christians.  But because professed Christians are thousands of years removed from that pagan usage and thousands of years removed from its adoption into the church, it is a little more difficult to understand what is involved.  Conversely, we are not so far removed from the use of the swastika.  Because its infamous use took place in our lifetimes - or in the lifetimes of our parents - we are well aware of what is involved.\n\nYou make a very good point with a well-placed question.
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Well many christians do assume cross has a power. \n\nWhat's with that all of the ghosts or vampire movies where they use cross to scare away the evil?\n\nSo this is very much an idol. The truth is everybody needs something  physical , which we can see, relate to god. be it a book, a cross or a candle or an icon. we assumed an imaginary time line and equater line. It simplifies the abstract this way.
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First, spirituallity and how you dress do not relate at ALL, accept that if you are spiritual (in this case christian) then you have boundries of what is right and wrong to wear. BUT it does not work in reverse, if you DRESS like a christian, you are not any less or more spiritual.
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What's wrong with it?  We usually just wear it for special occassions or for church.  It ain't too bad.
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Brittani\nYou can wear what ever you want. If you want to give meaning to it that's fine too. You didn't say if you were trusting Jesus for your salvation, are you? People often get confused when God isn't their anchor. I think you need to stop take a look around your spiritual life. If you don't find Christ there you are indeed lost. Come back to your roots and find out who Jesus is then either reject His or become His through faith in Him...  Jim
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Women were not to wear the clothing of a man or a man the clothing of a woman, a practice that might open the way for immorality, including homosexuality. (De 22:5) \nThe sim·lah′ was worn by both men and women, the woman’s being distinguishable from the man’s, perhaps in size, color, and decoration such as embroidery. God commanded that a woman should not wear a man’s garment, nor a man a woman’s mantle; this command doubtless being given in order to prevent sex abuses\n\nDoubtless the morally repugnant practice of sodomy was the reason for the severity of the rule declaring the wearing of apparel of the opposite sex to be “detestable.”
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Hi, I am 63 and a spiritualist and I have been wearing my crucifix as a statement of my faith, my belief in God, the Divine Spirit and Christ for many years now.  My crucifix is  made of mother of pearl and, I believe, is french.  It is very precious to me, not only because of my beliefs, but because my dear Mum bought it for me.  She passed to spirit 3 years ago.  She made such an effort to buy it for me.  My sister pushed her in her wheelchair to the local antique shop where she bought it for a Christmas present.  I only take it off when I shower as I am frightened of damaging it. Otherwise it never leaves my neck and if it slips behind my clothing I put it on show again.  I would NEVER take it off for anyone.  BA have no right to ban crucifixes.  If they do that then those who follow other religious denominations must also adhere to the rules.  This could really get out of hand - what next?  We all have a right to which faith we follow, and as such should be allowed to wear a symbol of that faith.  It is now getting ridiculous - not allowed to say certain words in case they offend, can't wear what we want.  The whole world is going mad and I am sure God did not want this divide.
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The trinity is not a Christian teaching. And Christians do not need a visible symbol of their faith. They go on "walking by faith, not by sight." (2 Cor. 5:7)
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I see your point.  I don't think a cross should be used as decoration or jewelry. But because of Jesus' blood that was shed, it is a symbol of his payment for sins. He was without sin, so Jesus is Holy and it is by association that we think of other symbols and the Bible as Holy, but really only those who believe in Jesus and have his blood to pay for their sins can be made holy.
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Good question! Maybe it's a personal conviction. However, the path to heaven is whats in your heart, and accepting Jesus Christ, not by what you wear!!
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God doesn't care what you are wearing on the outside. It is the inside He is concerned about. Where I go to church, no one is concerned about what you are wearing. They are just happy to see you there. Find a good church that feels the same way. Good luck and God Bless!