Originally Posted by NaphtaliPress

I have come across some folks who think the cross is outright a violation of the second commandment. I would say a bare cross in and of itself as a symbol designating a Christian grave marker or a church building is not necessarily idolatry or superstitious. But given that the symbol is much abused to superstition or even idolatry by many I would not personally advocate using it in church architecture if one has a choice, and I do not think crosses should be placed inside the place of worship; certainly not in a prominent place where everyone looks during worship.