Munira Mirza

Some Muslim lobby groups have argued that Christian groups already have public funding for their schools and services so they should too. In response, there are now Hindu and Sikh organisations demanding their own concessions lest they feel left out. The demand to wear the headscarf one day spurs the demand to wear the crucifix the next.

British Public Servant

Elizabeth McCracken

The walls of the Franciscan Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary were ruined stucco chipping away from the brick underneath, with ghostly frescoes, concrete-filled niches, and one complete, vivid crucifix painted over the altar.

American Author

Helen Baxendale

I remember wearing old long johns, my dad's silk paisley dressing gown, chopped off at the waist, and lots of crucifixes - trying to look like Madonna. But I wasn't breaking any moulds, I was just trying to follow somebody else.

English Actress

Bram Stoker

Whether it is the old lady's fear, or the many ghostly traditions of this place, or the crucifix itself, I do not know, but I am not feeling nearly as easy in my mind as usual.

Irish Writer

Basil Hume

Behind every crucifix stands our risen Lord. Hidden in every suffering and pain is the joy of closer union with him. His is the victory. He invites us to share it.

English Clergyman

Stephen Kinzer

A decision by Germany's highest court that banned the display of crosses or crucifixes in classrooms has sparked widespread outrage and protest.

William Blake

Christ's crucifix shall be made an excuse for executing criminals.

English Poet

A crucifix holds deep religious meaning, symbolizing Jesus' sacrifice for Christians.

Religious Significance

Be respectful when discussing the crucifix, as it's sacred to many people.

Cultural Sensitivity

Although worn as jewelry, a crucifix is not just a fashion accessory but a sign of faith.

Not Just Jewelry

 running in and throwing some holy water and wade into crucifix and say it out it's getting to this wounded angry part of the person and resolving their issues so that the evil attached to it has nothing to hang on to anymore

Exorcism: Is It Real? PIPE...

 sophisticated detailed crucifix from wood and upon seeing it his friend Donatello proclaimed I've put peasants and farmers on the cross until now he built watches and timing mechanisms but none of this would prevent him from

The building of...

 and brought himself down to my level. And with The 99, that is what we aim to do. You know, I think that there's a big parallel between bending the crucifix out of shape and creating swastikas.

Naif Al-Mutawa:...

 elements he invented himself have also lasted over the fear of crucifixes, weakness in sunlight, and the vampire's inability to see their reflection. By inventing new traits,

Crucifix