Our parish church was constructed post Vatican II and never had a crucifix (or communion rail or any other pre Vatican II accoutrements). The back wall, just behind the altar, is adorned with one of these "Risen Christ" pieces. During Advent, the pastor covers it up with a huge blue cloth, covered with the symbols of Advent. During Lent, the "Risen Christ" is replaced by a simple wooden cross. The new pastor likes to stick things behind it ... like palm leaves or forsythia branches. I just keep my gaze fixed on the Tabernacle with the candle flickering above. That is the ONLY reminder that this is a catholic church.
I'd like to hear the ideological/theological explanation which explains why such an iconoclastic design is necessary, why they think this improves Catholic worship, and why they think traditional Catholic aesthetics in Church design are wrong. Neo-iconoclasm is one of the nuttiest post-conciliar travesties. I sort of doubt that those promoting it have any sound, scholarly, or professional training in the history of Western art and Catholic sacred architecture. I know that the pastor who removed our crucifix didn't.