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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, if you have issues with the crucifixion, you have problems with Catholicism (and I would venture to say, Christianity) in general, because that is the central tenet of our religions:  Jesus died on the cross for our sins.  If you find that gruesome, imagine what He went through for you in comparison.  That is small potatoes compared to what He went through for you.  I think you actually should immerse yourself back into Catholicism and wrestle with this issue you have with it, maybe speak to a priest, and I think you and your family will find a spiritual home in the Catholic Church.[/quote]

Many, many people died of Crucifixion -- and they're still dead.  They didn't get to rise and then ascend into heaven and live forever and get credited for saving the whole human race.  So it's hard for a lot of people, once they think about it, to get that excited about one guy suffering for a few hours and then living forever.  I know it's central to the Christian faith,  but it sounds like OP is wary about passing this concept down to the next generation, so immersion in Catholicism might not be practical -- unless the goal is to bring in another pledging family into the church.[/quote]

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