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2nd September 2003, 05:24 PM
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Among all the symbols of Christianity the Cross is now under attack by a christian entity (American Clergy Leadership Conference).
Should the Cross be banished from our Churches as Hezekiah had destroyed the brasen serpent?
Does the cross hold a deeper meaning than the brasen serpent?
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2nd September 2003, 05:27 PM
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I swear, if they get rid of the cross but keep the flag in their churches, I'm gonna scream.
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2nd September 2003, 06:35 PM
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Reps: 19,241 (power: 30) | | Originally Posted by lambslove Seesh. The cross is a symbol of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. It is a symbol of freedom, not an idol.
I swear, if they get rid of the cross but keep the flag in their churches, I'm gonna scream.
I'm like you the cross is the place where Christ put my sins. It is where I was given life. It is where God died that we might have attonement. To remove it what will it be replaced with a <>< ? Not that that is a bad symbol I have one on the back of our family van. It just doesn't say it all like the cross does. Why I even glory in it.
1 Corinthians 1:17-18
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 
AMEN!
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3rd September 2003, 12:12 AM
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Reps: 20,477 (power: 34) | | Originally Posted by Palatka44 Among all the symbols of Christianity the Cross is now under attack by a christian entity (American Clergy Leadership Conference).
Given the ACLC's association with the Unification Church, I am hesitent to call it fully Christian.
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3rd September 2003, 01:52 AM
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Reps: 67 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by Palatka44 Among all the symbols of Christianity the Cross is now under attack by a christian entity (American Clergy Leadership Conference).
Should the Cross be banished from our Churches as Hezekiah had destroyed the brasen serpent?
Does the cross hold a deeper meaning than the brasen serpent?
Hey! 
A Christian entity????
by what definition? Just because they say so????
ACLC was founded by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon....
"As soon as a person believes in Jesus, Satan can invade his body" (December 25, 1974)
"I have talked with many Masters, including Jesus... They have subjected themselves to me in terms of wisdom.... (April 1965)
A Christian entity????
I don't think so.
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3rd September 2003, 11:22 AM
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The catholics love putting Jesus on that cross being crucified, and while his death is always a good reminder, that wasn't the end of it, since he rose.
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3rd September 2003, 11:38 AM
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3rd September 2003, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Raterus I am all for the "empty" cross.
The catholics love putting Jesus on that cross being crucified, and while his death is always a good reminder, that wasn't the end of it, since he rose.
-Michael
You're new here, Raterus, so I'll direct you to the rules of Christian Forums ( http://www.christianforums.com/rules.html), specifically Rule #2: No "Trolling"
You will not post any topic that disrupts the peace and harmony of this forum. This will include any posts that put down another Christian group or denomination.
(Bolding mine.)
You are free to disagree with Catholic doctrine, but you may not engage in Catholic-bashing. I say this as a pre-emptive reminder. 
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5th September 2003, 12:00 AM
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5th September 2003, 03:29 AM
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I'm filled with absolute joy and gratefullness because if Christ hadn't died on the cross, I'd enjoy an eternity of being an extra-crispy human. But at the same time I see it and am so greatly saddened, because of the absolute pain He had to go through for me and for you....................
It doesn't matter to me if they take the cross down at a particular church - His sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten by me or my children...............
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