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Anonymous asked in Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality · 8 years ago

Is the use of cross as Christian symbol justified....see details?

In Hinduism which is known for making idols we make idol of Shri Krishna standing with flute or with Radha, same for every God form, we don't make Idols of Shri Krishna with arrow in his feet (the way he died) or idol of Shri Rama drowning in water etc.

Now my question is why Christians use that depressing cross as their symbol? Why not Jesus standing tall or something like that?

Update:

Further note that cross is not a good thing in exams we get cross on answers that are wrong, comparatively tick is better.

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    Cross symbolizes the sacrifice of Jesus for the sin of humanity .Christians keep it as a constant reminder . Jesus killed sin on the cross which means redemption .

  • 8 years ago

    Would you prefer a return to a use of the symbol of the Fish?

    Early Christians preferred the Fish or Three interlocked Circles

    The cross appears in earlier religions

    In some it is used the represent the four seasons

    The early church tried to claimsome of these crosses as their own

  • 8 years ago

    Jesus was the ultimate symbol of humbleness. Someone who was with God descending to the level of man to save our sorry souls. When Jesus died on the cross, it marked the new testament made with God that anyone who believed in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. The cross is not even necessary for our worship, but it reminds us always of the sacrifice. In that sense, I believe the cross is more than justified to represent Christianity.

  • Bob
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    I "use" an empty cross to symbolize that Jesus defeated death by His resurrection. I worship God because he left the cross.

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  • 8 years ago

    Its a good symbol. Dying for people. He was crucified by his own people. No one is yours. You are for them. You are for society. In Hinduism also body has no importance. But soul has.

    It is up to you how to take meaning. Body has no meaning. It is perishable.

    The spirit with in is the TRUTH.

  • 8 years ago

    Cross is usd by some christians. There is no requirement to use it by true believers

  • 8 years ago

    Christians are pretty much just idol worshipers these days.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    i agree with you but the difference is as you said, you worship idols' which gives' no one a peaceful afterlife

  • Rene
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    n Christianity, the cross represents God’s love and His justice.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Christianity stole their entire "faith" from several ancient traditions, there is nothing new there at all.

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