In the early 1980s, Peter Cushing was all over the TV screen. He was either: Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Who, or tormenting Count Dracula with a crucifix or holy water. These days, it's Hollywood not Hammer House of Horror, and crucifixes and holy water have been replaced by weapons that are more up to date, like UV light and re-tractor blades!
This crackdown on wearing religious symbols is a bit daft! When people like Nadia Eweida ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6052608.stm) have to resort to taking legal action against an employer, it makes you question what is doing on. Maybe it's time that the humble crucifix had a comeback!
We're used to seeing sportsmen kissing the crucifix after a victory, or just before an event for good luck, but it's a symbol that means a lot to the religious and irreligious alike.
In a world where labels mean everything and people identify you based on what you wear or don't wear; being seen in the right threads can save you a lot of hassle. Muslims are identified by their names, clothes, beards, etc. And when you see someone called Mohamed, with a full beard, you know he not doing a Brain Blessed impersonation! Jesus said in John 13:35 that the love a christian has for another is the means of recognition ; that everyone would know who you are - not wearing a crucifix, praying in the street, handing out literature, inviting people to church meetings, etc. (I say this because I've been inundated with offers to come to church and all the above are happening a lot these days around me (it must be something about me!)
If you find your employer preferring metal skulls to crucifixes, don't despair. We all know that the 'cardigan' is the ultimate christian fashion accessory! I don't know a single christian who hasn't got one.
This crackdown on wearing religious symbols is a bit daft! When people like Nadia Eweida ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6052608.stm) have to resort to taking legal action against an employer, it makes you question what is doing on. Maybe it's time that the humble crucifix had a comeback!
We're used to seeing sportsmen kissing the crucifix after a victory, or just before an event for good luck, but it's a symbol that means a lot to the religious and irreligious alike.
In a world where labels mean everything and people identify you based on what you wear or don't wear; being seen in the right threads can save you a lot of hassle. Muslims are identified by their names, clothes, beards, etc. And when you see someone called Mohamed, with a full beard, you know he not doing a Brain Blessed impersonation! Jesus said in John 13:35 that the love a christian has for another is the means of recognition ; that everyone would know who you are - not wearing a crucifix, praying in the street, handing out literature, inviting people to church meetings, etc. (I say this because I've been inundated with offers to come to church and all the above are happening a lot these days around me (it must be something about me!)
If you find your employer preferring metal skulls to crucifixes, don't despair. We all know that the 'cardigan' is the ultimate christian fashion accessory! I don't know a single christian who hasn't got one.
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