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Submitted by Ford Prefect on January 06 2001 16:01:54
In reply to Regarding Religious 'Icons' submitted by Ghost Writer on January 06 2001 15:02:43

The cross is, to Christians, no longer a symbol of death but a symbol of victory over death. It also reminds us that God wishes to be a part of our lives and of our sufferings.

The clue about the economic status of Jesus' family comes not from the account of Jesus' birth but from the account of his presentation. The offering of turtle doves was typical of those in the upper part of the lower class or perhaps lower part of the middle class.

Joseph didn't take his family to pay taxes but to be counted in a census for the purpose of knowing how many people there were to levy taxes on. This wasn't an annual event.

---Ford

Follow ups:

Consistent with Roman practices - Jimf3 January 06 2001 18:03:54 (5)
- Only Roman citizens were counted in that process? - Sheesh! January 07 2001 12:56:15 (1)
  - They weren't. - Jimf3s January 07 2001 13:06:59 (0)
- Thanks, Jim! - Ford Prefect January 06 2001 22:00:41 (2)
  - Thanks for thanking me - Jimf3 January 06 2001 23:36:17 (1)
    - interesting! - F.O.D. January 07 2001 01:56:16 (0)

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