Why do Christians venerate a Torture/Execution Device?
It doesn’t bother me at all. We are so far removed from the practice of crucifixion that it isn’t repulsive, but it was used by early Christians who had personal exposure to the practice. I imagine that for them, it was even more of a powerful symbol of the great sacrifice Christ made us us and his victory over death. It was a faith that was not watered-down or sweetened up. If any other method had been used, I would honor that object as well (a very common R&S drinking question!). Fortunately, the cross is a symbol with its own symmetrical beauty and it has been turned into a lovely thing, literally and figuratively. <*)))>< (another symbol -- try kissing that!
