Why is the cross a Christian symbol ?
It seems that the second of the ten commandment would exclude "any shape" whatsoever to be used in worship.(Exodus 20:4) “You must not make for
It seems that the second of the ten commandment would exclude "any shape" whatsoever to be used in worship.
(Exodus 20:4) “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth.
Was there an exception made concerning the cross, or was the second command somehow altered or canceled ? If not, can the use of the cross in worship be considered idolatry ?
or:It seems that the second of the ten commandment would exclude \"any shape\" whatsoever to be used in worship.(Exodus 20:4)\u00a0\u201cYou must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth.Was there an exception made concerning the cross, or was the second command somehow altered or canceled ? If not, can the use of the cross in worship be considered idolatry ?
or:The cross originated in the Babylon Mystery Religion. There are several books with that title that fully explain the history. The BMR grew by absorbing smaller churches. About 300 AD it absorbed the official religion of Rome and became known as the Catholic Church. Churches that use the cross either deny the authority of the bible, or they misread it to suit their doctrines.It is not reliable to let people tell you what the bible says. Many people will make up stuff because they don't know what it says, and many will make up stuff because they wish it would not say what it says. You just have to read it for yourself. Read a chapter of Proverbs every day. Proverbs has 31 chapters so you can keep your place by just looking at a calendar. There is no religion or nothing in Proverbs and you don't have to believe anything. Just read to find wisdom. When you are comfortable with that, then read the bible from Romans to 2 Thessalonians over and over until you start to remember what it says. That is the part that applies to Christians. Here is a book to help you to understand the bible. It's a free download and you can get a hard copy at any bible book store. philologos.org/__eb-htetb/ \"How To Enjoy The Bible\"
or:There is no evidence that for the first 300 years after Christ\u2019s death, those claiming to be Christians used the cross in worship. In the fourth century, however, pagan Emperor Constantine became a convert to apostate Christianity and promoted the cross as its symbol. Whatever Constantine\u2019s motives, the cross had nothing to do with Jesus Christ. The cross is, in fact, pagan in origin. The New Catholic Encyclopedia admits: \u201cThe cross is found in both pre-Christian and non-Christian cultures.\u201d Various other authorities have linked the cross with nature worship and pagan sex rites.Apparently, to make it easier for pagans to accept \u201cChristianity.\u201d Nevertheless, devotion to any pagan symbol is clearly condemned by the Bible. (2\u00a0Corinthians 6:14-18) The Scriptures also forbid all forms of idolatry. (Exodus 20:4,\u00a05; 1\u00a0Corinthians 10:14) With very good reason, therefore, true Christians do not use the cross in worshipFor more information on this subject and others. please go to jw.org \"Online Library.\" Also for free downloads, publications or read online.
