Did the congregation over-react?

With Easter coming up, I was reflecting on last Easter. My worship group had a pot-luck luncheon after the service. I thought I was doing a great thing by baking a cross-shaped cake (I have the pan for it). After the lunch, I noticed that no one had eaten any. I was curious and asked around if anyone knew why nobody touched my cake. The ones that replied said they thought a cross-shaped cake was sacrilegious. I won't be bringing that this year - no need on offending people although I see nothing wrong! Do you think a cross-shaped cake is offensive?
 

It's a cake for crying out loud. It is to celebrate an occasion. For us Christians, "He has risen." Sometimes, I think people go overboard with their beliefs. Someone probably mentioned it and it spread through the group. Not everyone could have been thinking the same thing. My Mother made a white or yellow cake w/coconut icing and it too was in the shape of a cross. She had the mold.

BTW, did I mention that I like cake? I don't care what the shape is supposed to represent, if it is cake, I am eating it.
 
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I would have been the Devil's tool if it was chocolate...:D
 

Yes debodun, I think the congregation over-reacted.
As oldman said, likely one person made a remark and it spread so others were
reluctant to enjoy the cake. Really silly to me because we have hot cross buns
at Easter and the frosting is put on in the shape of a cross.
Everyone I know enjoys hot cross buns before, during and after Easter.
 
And this coming from the same people who figuratively eat His flesh and drink His blood ... I definitely believe they over-reacted.
 
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Peoples' beliefs can make them act/overreact in strange ways. I have a friend who attends a church where singing is not allowed. It doesn't make sense to me, but it's his belief and I'll respect that.
 
I might have to agree that was nasty.....maybe its time to move one......that would be the perfect cake for such a dinner....but we have some in our church that might think that way ....do all you do for the Lord and forget what people think...I know itios hard
 
Over reaction for sure. But I have to admit, I have never seen a cross shaped cake. Those kind of cakes might be unsual. But even when I go to church I never stay for lunch functions so perhaps more are out there than I realize.
 
Over reaction for sure. But I have to admit, I have never seen a cross shaped cake. Those kind of cakes might be unsual. But even when I go to church I never stay for lunch functions so perhaps more are out there than I realize.

Cross shaped cakes are very popular for Christenings of babies... with "God Bless Timmy" or whatever the baby's name is. I had them for my two sons' Christening.
 
Don't they have a custom in New Orleans called "King Cake"? I think a little baby Jesus figurine is baked into the cake and whoever gets the baby Jesus is particularly blessed - or something like that? Those of you in the know, please clarify if I have this wrong. Anyway, every Luisianan I've known has loved this custom whether religious or not so I guess it's just a matter of perspective.
 
Debodon, I remember another post written by you about this church and how the congregation treated you unkindly.
Maybe time to look for a new church. Something that I have found to be true when looking for church is, there are no perfect ones (as people are not perfect) but there are friendlier ones :)
 
The ones that replied said they thought a cross-shaped cake was sacrilegious. I won't be bringing that this year - no need on offending people although I see nothing wrong! Do you think a cross-shaped cake is offensive?

Had they not heard the words of Jesus, spoken at the last supper? Whether it be bread, wine, cake, a cross or...? it is symbolism honoring the sacrifice of Jesus. Jesus knew about symbolism and used it to help believers remember Him:

Jesus- Son of God said:
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."

When Jesus walked on earth, He was vibrant, and His body was full of life and health. He was never sick. But before Jesus went to the cross, He was badly scourged by the Roman soldiers, and His body was torn as He hung on the cross.
At the cross, God also took all our sicknesses and diseases and put them on Jesus’ originally perfect and healthy body, so that we can walk in divine health. That is why the Bible says by His stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24).
In Luke 22:20, Jesus tells us that the cup is the “new covenant in My blood”, and the apostle Paul tells us that the blood of Jesus brings forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:14, Ephesians 1:7).
Why Do Believers Partake Of The Holy Communion?

Besides being born again in Christ, a healthy body and mind are the greatest blessings anyone can have. And the Holy Communion is God’s ordained channel of healing and wholeness.
On the night that He was betrayed, Jesus ate His last supper with His disciples. And knowing what He would accomplish through His sacrifice, He instituted the Holy Communion (Luke 22:19–20, 1 Corinthians 11:24–25).
His loving instruction is that we are to remember Him as we partake of the Holy Communion. Jesus wanted us conscious of how His body was broken for our wholeness, and His blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. And whenever we partake in this consciousness, we “proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26).
Today, when we partake of the bread, we are declaring that Jesus’ health and divine life flows in our mortal bodies. And when we partake of the cup, we are declaring that we are forgiven and have been made righteous. Jesus’ blood gives us right standing before God, and we can go boldly into God’s presence (Hebrews 4:16). When we pray, we can be sure that God hears us!

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With Easter coming up, I was reflecting on last Easter. My worship group had a pot-luck luncheon after the service. I thought I was doing a great thing by baking a cross-shaped cake (I have the pan for it). After the lunch, I noticed that no one had eaten any. I was curious and asked around if anyone knew why nobody touched my cake. The ones that replied said they thought a cross-shaped cake was sacrilegious. I won't be bringing that this year - no need on offending people although I see nothing wrong! Do you think a cross-shaped cake is offensive?

I never saw a cross cake personally, but I was raised a Catholic (no longer practicing) and I don't think it's offensive at all. After searching online, I've seen lots of nice ones for Holy Communion, etc. I agree with others, the people at your church seem a little strange from your past posts too. I'd find another with a more positive vibe and kinder people. Church is supposed to be good for the soul and make you feel comfort and happiness, not stress and sadness.


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Let's see the last time I was in a church was 1954. 61 years ago and hard as it is to believe, I haven't missed it even a tiny bit, now as for cake, cut that cross and send me a hunk!
 
It's odd that the cross shape cake should be taken negatively, since it's the Christian symbol. They have no problem wearing crosses on chains around their necks and on earrings, so I just don't get it. Sounds more like fear and superstition to me.
 

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