Almost every house I've looked at on HAR has a cross (Houston: taxi, restaurant)

[therewego]

I think it is just that people do not know how to "stage" their homes to fit anyone who will walk in the door. Still if it is hanging on the wall, or sitting on the counter, you know that it will not be there when/if you want to buy the house. Just disregard it if you can but I can see if it is actually a built-in altar, you will need some renovation there.

[Wysiwyg]

hmm there are non christians that displays crosses. to them its literally an art piece. I've seen west indian folks have these decorations, no jesus of course. its like some folks displaying buddha, kanji, incense, and what have you.

[pikato]

Originally Posted by Wysiwyg

hmm there are non christians that displays crosses. to them its literally an art piece. I've seen west indian folks have these decorations, no jesus of course. its like some folks displaying buddha, kanji, incense, and what have you.

Well, the cross is standard to Christianity, but the symbol itself predates Christianity, so it makes sense that people of all faiths (or no faith at all) may want to display it depending on their interests.

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by pikato

I think the oddest thing I've seen when house-hunting was a house that had stock piles of food in every closet. It took 2 bedrooms before it dawned on me the owners were probably Mormon (they save food for "end of days").

That's funny. I would have guessed (perhaps wrongly) that someone in the house has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and is a hoarder.

[_Charles_]

As long as you don't see one outside and burning, I would not worry.

[texas7]

Crosses and Christianity doesn't equal zealots, just as non-Christianity doesn't equal evil.

[texas7]

Originally Posted by amyalta

It does make a difference if it would matter to you that you might well be surrounded by proselytizing neighbours! I think houses festooned with crucifixes say a lot about an area - I believe in live and let live, and it does not bother me in the least if people want to believe in some form of religion, but it would bother me if I were to find I was living sandwiched between intensely evangelical types who would not leave me and my kids alone - and I know of many such!

I, for example, accept totally the fact that we are evolved down the ages and not 'created' by some being, but I don't put up shrines to Darwin all over my house, nor do I open conversations with 'Have you found Humanism?' or 'You don't need religion to be a moral being, you know!'

Please - you have some serious issues if you assume everyone who is a Christian is going to proselytize the neighbors. Those same neighbors may be concerned that you and your kids may put the old evil-eye on them

[texas7]

Originally Posted by therewego

I think it is just that people do not know how to "stage" their homes to fit anyone who will walk in the door. Still if it is hanging on the wall, or sitting on the counter, you know that it will not be there when/if you want to buy the house. Just disregard it if you can but I can see if it is actually a built-in altar, you will need some renovation there.

By all means, disregard it if you can, but be aware that once you make eye contact - it may follow you around like some eerie Stephen King movie. Geez you make a cross sound like something awful that might cause permanent damage to the psyche.

[houstoner]

Originally Posted by tstone

Hardly local -- This is Texas and there are lots of Christians here... You know, I'd be much more concerned if I saw symbols such as the star & crescent moon in every other house. That would actually warrant a thread being started.

Where have you been? There are lots of Muslims here, too. How would that warrant a thread being started?

[njcooper5]

In response to the original post, what would be the problem if the cross decor was an indication that these homeowners were really Christians and were not just decorating for some trend? Keep in mind, Houston, and Texas in general are part of the Bible belt, with less liberal folks than on the coasts...