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The Unbearable Cross

St John's CrossThe cross of Christ, Paul says, is 'a scandal to Jews and folly to Gentiles'. But does it have to look so grim?

St John's Church near Horsham in West Sussex has removed the 10ft crucifix that stood outside. Its 'horrifying depiction of pain and suffering' was putting people off, said the vicar Rev. Ewen Souter.

The offending image was made from coal dust resin ...

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