Ever hear that this was sacrilegious?

I found this article to be pretty interesting. It compares Christianity and Islam.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/comp_isl_chr.htm

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How do you mean 'opposites in their beliefs'?
Which beliefs do you have in mind?

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post">That you find no opposites is very interesting to me. Is this part of what you were condemning Christians about, because they didn't believe the way Moslems believe? How is this continuing the topic of this thread?

Regarding the cross... from reading the original post, I was unsure as to whether the sacrilegious aspect was of having a cross, having a cross with Christ still on it, or having a cross bought from a Moslem country (who's money might go to fund non Christian efforts?) Can you clarify for me?

The original question is.. Is it sacrilegious to wear a necklace with Jesus on the cross?

Has nothing to do if the necklace was bought in a Moslem country.

Has nothing to do with "who's money might go to fund non Christian efforts".

Actually I was the first to post off topic. The thread was closed where I made the statement that folks in Iran did not celebrate Christmas and if any were caught they'd be hung. I was wrong. There are Christians in Iran and some do celebrate Christmas. Since the orig thread was closed, I did not want my comment to stand as it was because I was wrong.. So I answered here... which was off topic...

So I am the the one that started the "off topic" comments.

I am the first one that stated that Islam and Christianity are opposites in belief...

I did not respond here because it would have continued the orig thread off topic.. I may start another thread in discussions of different religious beliefs.. Just to learn about other beliefs.. oh btw , what I have learned is that Islam is not actually a religion, it is a government.. I think it would be ok to discuss other beliefs as long as it is not bashing.. and the intent is just to learn about various beliefs...

NP all is kewl with me

if a religous object brings you comfort use it the way you feel best

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My son's grandmother brought back from Iran a beautiful 24k gold cross with Jesus on it. Well, the Christian/pastor counselor told my son it was sacrilegious to wear the necklace. So my son never wore it again. And at the time, I was such a mess that I could not think straight and I thought a preacher would know.. right?? I never heard of such a thing, but at the time, I guess I thought the counselor knew what he was talking about since he was a preacher, so I believed him

Such a delayed reactor I am, as many, years has passed and this whole thing somehow crept back into my mind. And now I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of such a thing?????

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The original question is.. Is it sacrilegious to wear a necklace with Jesus on the cross?

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I merely asked for a clarification, not a bashing for asking. goodness!

Sky ( smile).. I don't think you are bashing for asking.. k... I think highly of you and your opinions k..

To answer your question where in the original thread does it say... "Is it sacrilegious to wear a necklace with Jesus on the cross".. The original post doesn't state it exactly like that.

What was exactly said is "My son's grandmother brought back from Iran a beautiful 24k gold cross with Jesus on it. Well, the Christian/pastor counselor told my son it was sacrilegious to wear the necklace." and what I was asking is, "is it sacrilegious to wear a cross with Jesus on it as a necklace... Hope this helps...

This is a good example of reading something and taking "our"own meaning to what we read and what we read did not say what we thought it did ..

I merely asked for a clarification, not a bashing for asking. goodness!

I thought you said you did not want me to think you were bashing for asking a question. And that is not what you said.. You said you did not want to be "bashed" for asking.. See how one can mis-read something.

So I want to say I would never "bash" you or anyone for asking a question or even having a different opinion than mine..
peace

Yep. Your original intent is what you later posted after my inquiry...but I posed a few questions along the varying lines about which the thread could have been inquiring. I felt being put down for not mind-reading and following what others (rightly) assumed you were asking.

I am sorry you felt you were being "put down"... I would never do that to you.. I am sorry for the mis-understanding..

Haven't we beat this particular horse to death??

Isn't it the general consensus that it's NOT sacriligeous but a personal choice?

Some religous affiltions and belief systems believe a necklace representing the cross is considered idoltry. Some even go to the extent as to believing that pictures, art, and symbolistic properties are idoltry and immoral. It depends on your indivisual belief, and if you feel that the necklace represents a moral sacrifice of your lord and that it is respectful then please tell your son to put it back on.

Some denominations do not wear crosses with our Saviour upon it as they believe that Christ has risen and the cross should reflect that-hence-a plain cross without a figure of Christ on it. Hope I explained that okay. I am Catholic and do not think it is sacreligious to wear either version. Sheesh!

For myself, I find an empty cross quite hopeful, a reminder that Christ rose again and thus showed His power over death and hell. That, to me, means that He can also raise me up.

When I see a cross with Christ still on it, it does remind me of the great price He paid for my salvation. Sometimes I think it's good to remember.