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Originally Posted by Burninator
What comes to mind when I read this is the Christmas tree. At one point was clearly very associated with Christianity. Today, not as much. Many people of non-faith put up Christmas tress in their house in a completely secular way. I do not think the cross is quite there yet and I don't know if it can. The difference is that people don't wear Christmas tress around their necks and put them on the top of their buildings. The cross today is still the ultimate symbol of Christian faith. I don't know if that association can weaken.
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The christmas tree was originally a pagan ritual.