fashion cross jewelry

i'm not a Christian, but I would wear it..
would it be offensive to Christians?

It's not offensive.

It's maybe a little confusing. As a Christian, I would never wear an ankh or a hijab or a yarmulke for fashion's sake, so I guess I have a hard time understanding the impulse.

At the same time, you're free to do what you want. And, I hope that the cross will bring you protection when you wear it.

2008-04-19 20:09:03 by soo.shee

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Is that person a christian or someone just wearing it for the fashion value? What about here in the USA, I see people from England and Europe and they wear crosses, are they christian or is that just a nice piece of jewelry?

Most people that wear a cross in England are Catholic, Protestant or Church of England, then Christian.

All those religions can and do wear crosses.

2008-11-20 14:55:18 by DesiDani(still waiting for 12am)

Gift boxed with 18" Sterling Silver chain.
Pendant Size: 1.3" (3.5cm) including the Bail

THE cross is one of the most recognizable religious symbols known to man. Millions revere it, considering it to be the sacred instrument on which Jesus was put to death. Roman Catholic writer and archaeologist Adolphe-Napoleon Didron stated: “The cross has received a worship similar, if not equal, to that of Christ; this sacred wood is adored almost equally with God Himself.”

Some say that the cross makes them feel closer to God when they pray. Others use it as an amulet, thinking that it protects them from evil. But should Christians use the cross as an object of veneration? Did Jesus really die on a cross? What does the Bible teach on this subject?

Long before the Christian era, crosses were used by the ancient Babylonians as symbols in their worship of the fertility god Tammuz. The use of the cross spread into Egypt, India, Syria, and China. Then, centuries later, the Israelites adulterated their worship of Jehovah with acts of veneration to the false god Tammuz. The Bible refers to this form of worship as a ‘detestable thing.’—Ezekiel 8:13, 14.

The Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John use the Greek word stau·ros′ when referring to the instrument of execution on which Jesus died. (Matthew 27:40; Mark 15:30; Luke 23:26) The word stau·ros′ refers to an upright pole, stake, or post. The book The Non-Christian Cross, by J. D. Parsons, explains: “There is not a single sentence in any of the numerous writings forming the New Testament, which, in the original Greek, bears even indirect evidence to the effect that the stauros used in the case of Jesus was other than an ordinary stauros; much less to the effect that it consisted, not of one piece of timber, but of two pieces nailed together in the form of a cross.”

As recorded at Acts 5:30, the apostle Peter used the word xy′lon, meaning “tree,” as a synonym for stau·ros′, denoting, not a two-beamed cross, but an ordinary piece of upright timber or tree. It was not until about 300 years after Jesus’ death that some professed Christians promoted the idea that Jesus was put to death on a two-beamed cross. However, this view was based on tradition and a misuse of the Greek word stau·ros′. It is noteworthy that some ancient drawings depicting Roman executions feature a single wooden pole or tree.

A more important issue for true Christians should be the propriety of venerating the instrument used to kill Jesus. Whether it was an upright single torture stake, a cross, an arrow, a lance, or a knife, should such an instrument be used in worship?

Suppose a loved one of yours was brutally murdered and the weapon was submitted to the court as evidence. Would you try to gain possession of the murder weapon, take photographs of it, and print many copies for distribution? Would you produce replicas of the weapon in various sizes? Would you then fashion some of them into jewelry? Or would you have these reproductions commercially manufactured and sold to friends and relatives to be venerated? Likely you would be repulsed at the idea! Yet, these very things have been done with the cross!

Besides, the use of the cross in worship is no different from the use of images in worship, a practice condemned in the Bible. (Exodus 20:2-5; Deuteronomy 4:25, 26) The apostle John accurately reflected the teachings of true Christianity when he admonished his fellow Christians with the words: “Guard yourselves from idols.” (1 John 5:21) This they did even when it meant facing death in the Roman arena.

First-century Christians, however, held the sacrificial death of Christ in high esteem. Likewise today, although the instrument used to torture and kill Jesus is not to be worshipped, true Christians commemorate Jesus’ death as the means by which God provides salvation to imperfect humans. (Matthew 20:28) This superlative expression of God’s love will bring untold blessings to lovers of truth, including the prospect of everlasting life.—John 17:3; Revelation 21:3, 4.

Yes, and it happened exactly like the Ot foretold about it

2008-08-31 06:39:49 by Tony Stark

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okay i am in school for fashion and will be manufacturing my designs by summer 09.

i just cant find a catchy name! or catchy symbol... (like baby phats cat of the loius vuttion print... the versace crest) plz help with some ideas. here r some clues and pics of wat sylte of line it is.

my favorite animal is an owl
fave number is 11

my line is:
very soft
unique
slight nature inspiration(leafs, feathers)
beads and thin or really chunkie chains.
vintage feel
clusters & layers
fun items!
mystyle is cross between hippie vintage and europian urban... if that makes since lol^_^

here r some pics!

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http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fnecklace&product%5Fid=1056370688&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fnecklace&product%5Fid=1054055654&Page=all

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http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Frings%5Fpins&product%5Fid=1054672145&Page=1

plz help thnx!!!!:)

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2008-12-05 17:55:16 by M3 likey^_^

Meh, ok.
Manga OR Manhwa will do ~

I simply need a cross, that isn't a plain "boring" cross.
Something that:

□ Has a beautiful design
□ Is on jewelry
□ anything else will do

I'm making a manga, and it's going to be needed. I will not copy it, I just something to inspire me.
I'd use real crosses, but I put all of mine away, seeing as I am not a religious type, rather I only use them for fashion.

Anywho, the cross will be going on the volume cover title.
It'll look really amazing once I get it all laid out ( ；' ∀´)σ
*been using Manga Studio EX*

~
If you want to check out my characters so far, let me know. There's a link on my yahoo answers profile to my myspace. On there, they are in my blog, but you'll have to add me to see.
~
Also, lemme know if you need anything.
I'll be happy to help!

Or any advice on drawing/manga
I'm in a helping mood.
Hehe, thanks Jenny.
Actually, there will be some Demons that will take different forms. I'll add some scary like animals in there.<3
Thanksss Hayley, I checked out the link, but it was a bit too square and plain
TT^TT

I would totally give out examples and such, but google is being a jester at the moment.

I'll look into the other suggestions! Vampire knight didn't really have anything I liked either, from what I remember.
I shall double check!
whoo! (n_n)y you rock!
I love that Manga and I didn't even think about it

*dances*

big hug for you!

i dont know if it will help though..
the only thing that i can remember is witch hunter robin
they got crosses..
it serves as an amulet of sorts...
they call it as orbo

http://images.minitokyo.net:8001/view/39324.jpg
http://www.studiodink.com/Images/Beefcake/Amon.jpg

this is a picture of a real orbo necklace
http://www.cosplaypropsetc.ecrater.com/18898/47300969234b7_18898n.jpg

2008-08-17 21:40:59 by Nyx