[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

The crucifix is not a graven image. A graven image is a fetish or idol. The crucifix is a symbol of the Catholic faith. Christ on the cross serves as a reminder of His love for us and that is was our sins that nailed Him to the cross. A cross without Christ is a symbol of ancient Rome and a lower case t. Christ deserves to be remembered on the cross. Without His Crucifixion there would have been no Resurrection.

You are free to erect a cross to suit your belief just as Monaghan and other Catholics are free to use the crucifix to keep us humble and remind us not to sin.

[He Rides A White Horse]

A cross without Christ is a symbol of ancient Rome and a lower case t.

The cross reminds me of what He did for us. All of it. Regardless of whether He is depicted hanging from it or not.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Christ deserves to be remembered on the cross.

If you are so forgetful, then so be it.