The Cross Offensive

[lattelady]

Palerider--no, I said I got unfavorable looks and it started conversations. LDS friends said, "If your father or mother died in a car accident, would you hang a miniature car charm on your necklace in remembrance of their death?" in a very exasperated tone, and I was always very confused by the thought process.

[lattelady]

Beefche, if you wore the cross that you want to purchase, would your LDS friends question you about it? Would they dislike you wearing it?

[pam]

Originally Posted by lattelady

Palerider--no, I said I got unfavorable looks and it started conversations. LDS friends said, "If your father or mother died in a car accident, would you hang a miniature car charm on your necklace in remembrance of their death?" in a very exasperated tone, and I was always very confused by the thought process.

Well that is an inappropriate comparison to make. If I had a cross necklace that someone close to me gave me..I would wear it for sentimental reasons and to heck with what anyone thinks.

[Palerider]

Originally Posted by lattelady

Palerider--no, I said I got unfavorable looks and it started conversations. LDS friends said, "If your father or mother died in a car accident, would you hang a miniature car charm on your necklace in remembrance of their death?" in a very exasperated tone, and I was always very confused by the thought process.

I am surprised they never gave you an answer.

[Palerider]

I see no harm in wearing a necklace with a cross....we don't worship the cross. (my opinion)

Originally Posted by lattelady

Palerider--no, I said I got unfavorable looks and it started conversations. LDS friends said, "If your father or mother died in a car accident, would you hang a miniature car charm on your necklace in remembrance of their death?" in a very exasperated tone, and I was always very confused by the thought process.

or

"If someone killed your brother with a gun, would you wear a gun pendant around your neck?"

[beefche]

Originally Posted by lattelady

Beefche, if you wore the cross that you want to purchase, would your LDS friends question you about it? Would they dislike you wearing it?

Yeah, they probably would question me about it. But they wouldn't dislike me for that...other reasons, maybe, but not wearing a cross.

Mmm, now I wonder if my non-LDS friends would say anything. <shrug>

I wouldn't wear it as a symbol of my faith, though. I would wear it because I like the design. I like Celtic crosses as well, for their design.

[lattelady]

I just believe the thought process is flawed; when it comes right down to it, no one TOOK Jesus life--He willingly gave it. So... He wasn't murdered with a gun. And he didn't die in a cross accident. He gave His life, as part of God's PLAN, for my sin. And I seek to remember that sacrifice and I LOVE what He did for me and the love He has for me. To keep that ever-before me is a wonderful reminder, because the cross is empty. He's not still hanging there (I don't wear a crucifix with a Christ still hanging there, because He's RISEN!!)--He lives, for me. for you.

[Palerider]

Originally Posted by lattelady

I just believe the thought process is flawed; when it comes right down to it, no one TOOK Jesus life--He willingly gave it. So... He wasn't murdered with a gun. And he didn't die in a cross accident. He gave His life, as part of God's PLAN, for my sin. And I seek to remember that sacrifice and I LOVE what He did for me and the love He has for me. To keep that ever-before me is a wonderful reminder, because the cross is empty. He's not still hanging there (I don't wear a crucifix with a Christ still hanging there, because He's RISEN!!)--He lives, for me. for you.

I agree with what you said...except...I want a picture of Christ and that helps me remember he gave his life for me and for you.

[beefche]

Well, wear it and if someone says that again, ask them "Why would you mock my faith?" That'll probably get them to quiet down about it.