Zone1 crossing yourselves … is that only Catholic and Orthodox for you

[Zebra]

or may Protestants do the same?

 

[Zebra]

who knows?

 

[The Irish Ram]

It's a Catholic and Orthodox thing.

 

[Zebra]

forbidden for Protestants?

 

[Hellokitty]

forbidden for Protestants?

Not sure why making the sign of the cross would be forbidden for Protestants.

 

[Zebra]

Not sure why making the sign of the cross would be forbidden for Protestants.

it isnt

 

[0311]

or may Protestants do the same?

Nope, there is no Magical/Mystical/Mythical Sky Man. But I know you are afraid to think for yourself.

 

[rstrats]

If the method of execution had been the electric chair, I wonder what the sign of the electric chair would look like.

 

[Zebra]

What do you think?

 

[there4eyeM]

No Protestant groups make this superstitious gesture. The thinking is that if one is Christian, Christ is already indwelling and there is no more to be said or done that would serve for other than putting that fact in doubt. No symbols, gestures, statues or other paraphernalia augment salvation. Wearing a cross or something to show the world what one believes is a form of testimony.

 

[rstrats]

What do you think?

I have no idea.

 

[there4eyeM]

No Protestant groups make this superstitious gesture. The thinking is that if one is Christian, Christ is already indwelling and there is no more to be said or done that would serve for other than putting that fact in doubt. No symbols, gestures, statues or other paraphernalia augment salvation. Wearing a cross or something to show the world what one believes is a form of testimony.

What is "sad" about this?

 

[Zebra]

No Protestant groups make this superstitious gesture. The thinking is that if one is Christian, Christ is already indwelling and there is no more to be said or done that would serve for other than putting that fact in doubt. No symbols, gestures, statues or other paraphernalia augment salvation. Wearing a cross or something to show the world what one believes is a form of testimony.

It is not a superstition

 

[there4eyeM]

It is not a superstition

"superstition​

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

noun​

1. A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way."
Not only superstition, but contrary to the testimony of Jesus.

 

[ding]

"superstition​

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

noun​

1. A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way."
Not only superstition, but contrary to the testimony of Jesus.

When performed with intention, it's a powerful, ancient symbol of devotion, reminding believers of their baptism and commitment to Christ, used by Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, and others.

 

[Zebra]

When performed with intention, it's a powerful, ancient symbol of devotion, reminding believers of their baptism and commitment to Christ, used by Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, and others.

Well said!

 

[Cougarbear]

When performed with intention, it's a powerful, ancient symbol of devotion, reminding believers of their baptism and commitment to Christ, used by Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, and others.

I actually agree with Zebra on this. It's not a superstition thing at all. Any more than putting hands together to pray. It's simply a declaration of one's belief in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. In our faith, we utilize the Sacraments in much the same way. We are renewing our Baptismal covenants as well as our Temple covenants if we have gone to the Temple before. The Sacrament prayer - blessing commits us to be willing and to do the work of building up the kingdom of God on the Earth. It's amazing that atheists have to attack people who believe in God. It's really sad.

 

[Zebra]

"superstition​

/ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/

noun​

1. A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behavior in some magical or mystical way."
Not only superstition, but contrary to the testimony of Jesus.

Contrary to Jesus?

 

[Zebra]

No Protestant groups make this superstitious gesture. The thinking is that if one is Christian, Christ is already indwelling and there is no more to be said or done that would serve for other than putting that fact in doubt. No symbols, gestures, statues or other paraphernalia augment salvation. Wearing a cross or something to show the world what one believes is a form of testimony.

Martin Luther allowed it.
Was he no Protestant?