Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
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Asked October 25 2019
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Ralph Bosse
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Danielt Reiniger
Many people have died on crosses in history. All suffered. However, Jesus did suffer for our sins. But, the victory here is the resurrection. To me, an empty cross signifies Christ's victory over the cross and death to be resurrected and empowered to forgive our sins. Therefore, I would think an empty cross is more symbolic of the overall Christian faith.
Susan Satava
It tends to focus on a dead Jesus but not on his resurrection; we tend to lose sight of the new life we have in Christ through his resurrection and ascension, and looking forward to his return.