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The Cross by Norm Russell

Cheryl Owens
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Posted on 04/12/2013 00:02

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I do not wish to debate the issue regarding the memorial located in Mingus Park. But I would like to make a couple of observations. First, a cross is not necessarily a religious symbol. When Rome was using it centuries ago, it was an instrument of death. People were executed on a cross. It took on a religious significance much later. But even today, when you travel on a highway and you come upon a cross what do you think about? For me it tells me that someone died at that place, and there is no religious significance placed on it. Arlington National cemetery is lined with crosses marking graves of those honored to be buried there. There is no religious significance placed on them.
Having said that, if one sees a cross and places some religious significance to it, it is their right to do so. Some people wear crosses because their lives have been given to Jesus Christ and the cross is a reminder of what Jesus did for them.
I do no know anything about the person who designed and built the memorial. It does not matter, all that matters is how I view that memorial.

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The Cross by Norm Russell
Cheryl Owens	#1 Posted on 04/12/2013 00:02
Member Posts: 269 Joined: 08/08/2011 06:05	I do not wish to debate the issue regarding the memorial located in Mingus Park. But I would like to make a couple of observations. First, a cross is not necessarily a religious symbol. When Rome was using it centuries ago, it was an instrument of death. People were executed on a cross. It took on a religious significance much later. But even today, when you travel on a highway and you come upon a cross what do you think about? For me it tells me that someone died at that place, and there is no religious significance placed on it. Arlington National cemetery is lined with crosses marking graves of those honored to be buried there. There is no religious significance placed on them. Having said that, if one sees a cross and places some religious significance to it, it is their right to do so. Some people wear crosses because their lives have been given to Jesus Christ and the cross is a reminder of what Jesus did for them. I do no know anything about the person who designed and built the memorial. It does not matter, all that matters is how I view that memorial.