The bent cross or crucifix is just an artistic depiction of the cross. One possible interpretation is that the wood is bending under the weight of the world's sins. All those "satanic" interpretations are people trying to read evil interpretations on anything Catholic. They are all made up out of thin air.
For Christians, the cross symbolizes the victory of Jesus over death. Even though he was crucified by the Romans, Christians believe he did not die, but instead rose to Heaven and is still a living presence even today. Christians regard the cross as a symbol of their faith that those who believe in Jesus and trust in him will gain eternal life.
It is a take off of a Greek seaman's cross! A sailor's version of a crucifix. It was intended to protect the sailor especially while at sea.
The crucifix is a cross with Jesus on it, the cross is simply two perpendicular planks of wood.
A crucifix is a religious symbol of Jesus hanging on a cross. Methodists believe that Jesus did die on the cross, and know that there are indeed depictions of Jesus on the cross, but they do not use the crucifix as their own symbol.
A crucifix is a representation of Jesus on the cross. The crucifix is used mainly in the Roman Catholic church.
The crucifix symbolizes the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Crucifix
A cross is a t shape, to represent the way Jesus was crucified. A crucifix, is has the same idea, but it usually has a little sculpture of Jesus hanging from it. A crucifix is more commonly used by Catholics.
the crucifix
A cross with the portrait of Jesus on it- symbolising his death on the cross
Many Christians find it offensive because Jesus has risen from the dead and lives. This is the symbolism of the empty cross. Also some churches teach that Jesus is re-crucified or sacrificed in the Lord's Supper, despite the fact that the Bible says He died 'once for all'. They may see in the crucifix a suggestion of this doctrine that they regard as false.
it's called a crucifix
A crucifix is a cross with an image of Jesus on it and it is a principal symbol for many Christian groups. The symbol represents Jesus Christ's death on the cross, being sacrificed for the world's redemption.