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The Roman [[Catholic]] depictions of the cross often reveal the body of Christ still on the cross. This is known as the crucifix and brings emphasis to the sacrifice and suffering of Christ. [[Protestant]] churches tend to portray the empty cross, emphasizing the [[Resurrection|resurrected]], risen Christ. [http://christianity.about.com/od/symbolspictures/ig/Christian-Symbols-Glossary/Christian-Cross.htm]
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The Roman [[Catholic]] depictions of the cross often reveal the body of Christ still on the cross. This is known as the crucifix and brings emphasis to the sacrifice and suffering of Christ. [[Protestant]] churches tend to portray the empty cross, emphasizing the [[Resurrection|resurrected]], risen Christ. [http://christianity.about.com/od/symbolspictures/ig/Christian-Symbols-Glossary/Christian-Cross.htm] Many Protestants oppose the crucifix, citing Exodus 20:4, with its ban on "graven images" existing in the Protestant division of the [[Ten Commandments]].
 
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