[lizziebith]

I'm not offended either. I've always found the crucifix a borderline offensive image all by its lonesome. And I married a Catholic. He's never been able to fully explain its "okayness" to me. As an outsider (non-Catholic or Christian) it seems horrible and violent and I don't understand how anyone could actually wear such a thing...still, I want to be tolerant and generous in my views of the religious convictions of others. I'd like to show respect. But what about the feelings of non-believers who have to see a person crucified on people's necks? Many people suffered that appalling fate, not just Jesus, and it honestly creeps me out to have to look at an image of torture used as jewelry.



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