That’s because he’s not on the cross anymore. HE ROSE!
Indeed, but then how do you explain what Paul and 1 Peter infer when they say that he (Jesus) was rased by God {sic]?
He is risen indeed. AMEN, Mary. It really is strongly symbolic of some of the more significant differences among the faiths. We believe that Christ's death and resurrection actually accomplished something permanent, something that matters. Christ's sacrifice was worth far more than a mere "chance" of getting into Heaven for God's children.
We Catholic/Orthodox also have statues, stained glass and icons of the risen Christ.
Taking Christ off of every cross is a denial of the suffering and humility of Christ's sacrifice for us.
Scripture says this...
In 1 Cor 1:23 St. Paul said ... “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews indeed a stumblingblock, and unto the Gentiles foolishness”
Seeing the Crucifix emphasizes our own sins and reminds us of His Sacrifice for that sin