Christ on the Cross - Time for a Rebranding?

[missdpuck]

Oh Christ on a bicycle.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by missdpuck

Oh Christ on a bicycle.

You called?

[Thor]

This is the one thing I love about Christians, you guys are cool with joking and even insults to your boss man. Much respect, and also thank you for not killing me for said comments.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Locke

Troll thread is trolling.

Please. I think you've known me long enough to know I believe what I say, but add a bit of flare to spark some fun conversation. That's not trolling.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by The Goon

This thread made me laugh because at my Catholic college, I walked past a giant Christ on the wall every day. Granted, He wasn't on a cross, but...

He's no longer on the wall there, at least not at my last visit. Here's a picture I took of an old yearbook:

Hah wow, looks like I'm not the only one. That's interesting...thanks for posting.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

You do know that the persecution, suffering and execution and ressurection of Christ is the biggest part of that religion right?

None of my friends and I were shocked or scared or turned into serial killers by the crucifix

I like how you slid the whole propaganda in there.

Since your not catholic, why not just ignore it and move on instead of sniping it.

Ridiculous post.

So is the virgin birth, but I don't recall seeing any graphic depictions of Mary in labour.

As adults living in a western society we are pretty accustomed to the image, but if you step back and look at it objectively, it's unnecessarily violent and graphic. I would think Jesus standing there preaching would be more of an apt image of the man, particularly if I were Jesus. His message was more important than the fact that he was nailed to a cross, was it not?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Sliver

So is the virgin birth, but I don't recall seeing any graphic depictions of Mary in labour.

As adults living in a western society we are pretty accustomed to the image, but if you step back and look at it objectively, it's unnecessarily violent and graphic. I would think Jesus standing there preaching would be more of an apt image of the man, particularly if I were Jesus. His message was more important than the fact that he was nailed to a cross, was it not?

His resurrection is arguably even more important. Why not that picture? Good point

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Sliver

So is the virgin birth, but I don't recall seeing any graphic depictions of Mary in labour.

As adults living in a western society we are pretty accustomed to the image, but if you step back and look at it objectively, it's unnecessarily violent and graphic. I would think Jesus standing there preaching would be more of an apt image of the man, particularly if I were Jesus. His message was more important than the fact that he was nailed to a cross, was it not?

What part of he died and suffered for our sins don't you understand.

What part of he was betrayed and murdered and then resurrected don't you understand.

His journeys and his works are a smaller part of Christianity then his end.

It isn't a brand, or a logo, that's where your bloody misunderstanding is. The crucifix is central to to the churches key beliefs structures.

Priests don't walk around with business cards with a guy nailed to boards on it.

I don't get it, the image of the crucifiction didn't scar millions of kids in the previous what? few hundred generations of f kids because the story was told to us in church growing up.

Maybe instead of reacting in shock and telling us how your kid was harmed by it, you tell her the story of what happened to him so she can understand it religious or not.

Bitching about things that you want to change when you clearly don't understand it is asinine and lazy. Maybe gain some understanding before you change the world.

[St. Pats]

Originally Posted by Sliver

So is the virgin birth, but I don't recall seeing any graphic depictions of Mary in labour.

As adults living in a western society we are pretty accustomed to the image, but if you step back and look at it objectively, it's unnecessarily violent and graphic. I would think Jesus standing there preaching would be more of an apt image of the man, particularly if I were Jesus. His message was more important than the fact that he was nailed to a cross, was it not?

What planet do you live on? We see far more violent images everyday on the news, tv, movies etc. And most of that is just gratuitous. I thinking this image is pretty tame in comparison. Unneccessarily violent? You mean like cutting a chicken's head off in a cafeteria?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Bitching about things that you want to change when you clearly don't understand it is asinine and lazy. Maybe gain some understanding before you change the world.

Thanked.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

What part of he died and suffered for our sins don't you understand.

What part of he was betrayed and murdered and then resurrected don't you understand.

His journeys and his works are a smaller part of Christianity then his end.

It isn't a brand, or a logo, that's where your bloody misunderstanding is. The crucifix is central to to the churches key beliefs structures.

Priests don't walk around with business cards with a guy nailed to boards on it.

I don't get it, the image of the crucifiction didn't scar millions of kids in the previous what? few hundred generations of f kids because the story was told to us in church growing up.

Maybe instead of reacting in shock and telling us how your kid was harmed by it, you tell her the story of what happened to him so she can understand it religious or not.

Bitching about things that you want to change when you clearly don't understand it is asinine and lazy. Maybe gain some understanding before you change the world.

I understand fine. I studied religion in university and even have a minor in the subject.

You are coming from a biased perspective, which unfortunately precludes you (it seems) from stepping back to look at this objectively and discussing the merits of my points.

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by Sliver

You are coming from a biased perspective, which unfortunately precludes you (it seems) from stepping back to look at this objectively and discussing the merits of my points.

Funny, the same thing could be said about you.

[puckluck2]

No offence but I feel really bad for your children.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

Funny, the same thing could be said about you.

How so?

Look, JC's crucifixion is not that noteworthy relative to the rest of his life. Tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people have been crucified. His teachings are what is important...they even wrote a book about them.

Focusing on the manner in which he died in signs, statues and other literature, to me, is like shock advertising. The manner in which he died isn't unique. His teachings are what make him significant, which is why visuals of him teaching are more appropriate, imo, particularly in a school.

[Huntingwhale]

Came for some hilarious Jesus pictures.

Leaving extremely satisfied.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Originally Posted by Sliver

So is the virgin birth, but I don't recall seeing any graphic depictions of Mary in labour.

As adults living in a western society we are pretty accustomed to the image, but if you step back and look at it objectively, it's unnecessarily violent and graphic. I would think Jesus standing there preaching would be more of an apt image of the man, particularly if I were Jesus. His message was more important than the fact that he was nailed to a cross, was it not?

Oh please, it's not like the cross is a life like prop complete with stage blood pumping out of his hands and feet while he screams "Aaaaaa! OH MY GOD DOES THAT EVER F'IN HURT!!!" while a robotic soldier continually pierces his side with a spear.

It's a static image, and a pretty tame one if you ask me.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I understand fine. I studied religion in university and even have a minor in the subject.

You are coming from a biased perspective, which unfortunately precludes you (it seems) from stepping back to look at this objectively and discussing the merits of my points.

What a utterly stupid thing to say, considering you don't know a thing about my beliefs or values so you can't possibly call me biased. If anyone is biased its you based on the utter dumbness of your opening post.

Congratulations on studying in university, clearly it didn't make you much smarter in this case.


But really, have a nice day

[Huntingwhale]

[puckluck2]

I'm not Christian or Catholic, I am a muslim and not biased in any way and think your thread is ridiculous. Don't walk into a Catholic School and be offended, for Christ's sake.

[CaptainCrunch]

Hey maybe you can take your kid into a church and then complain about the body and blood of christ and how she was traumatized by the act of cannibalism.

That would be cool.