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Is the Cross a secular symbol?

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Ladygriffin:
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onishadowolf:
Yes, because the cross is a symbol used in different things. And is also one of the oldest symbols, predates Christianity.  The cross is used in other religious faiths and philosophies.

Raziel:
Subjective to the person. If he doesn't mind I don't see why not. Faith notwithstanding.

chaoticpsyche:
It really depends on the person and their religious beliefs.

Take for example the swastika, it was a symbol of fear in Germany for the Jewish, however if you look at the Buddhist religion they have the exact same symbol. It all depends on how one translates that symbol. I personally don't mind having a cross on my grave, however, I am not catholic, so I feel it would be sacrilegious to do so, for those who are true catholics.


http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/symbols/swastika.htm

Ryobi:
Well I'd call the red cross, or for that matter nearly any medical care that chooses to use the symbol, secular. Agreeing with chaoticpsyche here that yes, it really does depend on the context.

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