THE CROSS/TREE/POLE
THE CROSS/TREE/POLE. Written By Orji Victor CP Some school of thoughts believe that our Lord Jesus was crucified on a cross, while some others believe it was on a pole, tree or stake. Well, whichever one, Jesus Christ died being staked on a piece of wood for all to see. The place of His death is not that all important to me but the person that died is what is important to me. I said so because the place of His death (Cross/Tree) has been in use as the last punishment for people who committed treason (coup plotters and criminal acts against the state) and criminals even before Jesus was born. Jesus was not the first person to be crucified there, no wonder, theere were 2 others with Him on that day. Brethren, if we are looking for a symbol for Christianity, it shouldn't be the cross because it didn't start with Jesus, it has been there as the last place for criminals to be executed. Saying the cross is our symbol, are we criminals or are we under punishment? We are free and l...