The main difference between the son who was burned and Christ who was crucified is the fact that Christ gave up his life willingly. His life was not taken from Him.

The cross is a reminder of the sacrifice given. I do like the empty cross symbol. The fact that it is empty is that he's risen and glorified and is no longer on that cross. The son who was burned would not be seen walking around for 40 days after. The cross is a symbol of LOVE for mankind and VICTORY over death.

Jesus was born to die and not just die, but die for the whole world.

KFC, this isn't about the SYMBOLISM (as addressed with LW). This is just a perspective to think about.

The other thing I want to point out is that the cross (or possible stake but that's for another discussion) killed many people just like the burning cages as well. Believers make the association of that symbolism in reference to Yeshua (Jesus). If HE was killed by the chop-n-block would all the necklaces be axes instead of crosses?

I just used a more personal point using your child. The implication to Yeshua was not neccessary and with hind sight may have been more fun had I not. What would you do if people around you wore a medalion of a burning cage after seeing your son burned there? Is that an image YOU would want to see? In your mind is that showing HONOR to your son?

Some of you have missed this question with regards to your son. Keep in mind I understand it looks Hypocritical but not neccessarily to have conflicting views of it.

How would you feel if it were your own son or daughter for that matter(religion set aside)?

well I think you could look at those who received the purple hearts before or after death. What do the parents of their dead soldiers feel when they look at these purple hearts? Isn't this the same idea? Aren't the hearts a symbol of the sacrifice made? Is it something to be ashamed of or proud of?

I guess it depends on how you wish to look at it.

I choose to see this one way and you another Dude. I have three sons. If one gave his life for another human being, I'd be sad and anguished but proud of what he did. Giving a life for another is the highest calling any could make. So hiding the cross is not something I'm about to do. I wear one with pride and love for what Jesus did for me, and the cross is a reminder of this sacrifical love.

KFC would you agree that the purple heart is not the tool or method to kill the soldier. Instead of a purple heart what if they gave a medal of a grenade?

Yes, I would agree, but we all like memorials and we see memorials being formed all thru scripture as well as everyday life. It's a reminder of the past that we do not want to slip away from us.

But it wasn't the cross that killed him. It was the evil hearts of men and besides like I said they really didn't kill him without his say so. He chose the time, the place and the means. A soldier or martyr does not have this luxury, and they don't get up and walk around three days later either. The cross, unlike the cage should bring rejoicing not sadness. Because when we look at it we're reminded we have been redeemed and will live forever with him.

I'm sure Jesus understands why we wear the cross around our necks and that's what's most important. He even said for us to pick up our cross and follow him. Obviously the cross stands for sacrifice as he was telling us to do as he did not necessarily to die as he did but be willing to if necessary.

More than the symbol of death,I believe that cross signifies faith and the reason why Jesus sacrificed himself for the whole race,its just a reminder to tell us what he gave to achieve what we have today (terrorism)