I think we all can get a metaphor, but when someone lives a super safe and convenient life keeping they’re head low even in the face of some things with sticking your neck out over… and then wears a cross to claim they too carry a cross like Jesus just because they put on a little trinket…
That metaphor in context cheapens the concept. Particularly as the meaning is somewhat inverted. The “cross” was for people that went against authority. Now the cross is more aligned with following authority. The executionor may wear a cross while they definitely kill the person using anything but crucification.
I think we all can get a metaphor, but when someone lives a super safe and convenient life keeping they’re head low even in the face of some things with sticking your neck out over… and then wears a cross to claim they too carry a cross like Jesus just because they put on a little trinket…
That metaphor in context cheapens the concept. Particularly as the meaning is somewhat inverted. The “cross” was for people that went against authority. Now the cross is more aligned with following authority. The executionor may wear a cross while they definitely kill the person using anything but crucification.