A lot of Christians wear crosses around their necks. You think when Jesus comes back, he ever wants to see a fucking cross? Kind of like going up to Jackie Onassis with a rifle pendant on, you know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hicks mocks the wearing of crosses, comparing it to wearing a weapon pendant when meeting Jesus.
- In plain terms
- Wearing a cross is weird because it's the symbol of Jesus's death, not something he would want to see.
- What can you take from it?
- Symbols of faith can contradict the message they represent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What symbols do we wear without thinking?
- Would Jesus recognize our symbols?
Another view
Wearing a cross often represents devotion rather than violence.
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