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Nothing gives spooky horror movie vibes like an upside down cross, but what does this symbol actually represent? While most people recognize it as some sort of occult or anti-Christian symbol, its actual roots go back to the crucifixion of St. Peter; to many Christians, it’s actually a symbol of faith and humility. In this article, we’ll explore the religious and pop culture meanings of the upside down cross 𐕣 symbol, plus how you can get and use it online. Read on to learn more about this controversial and sometimes misunderstood symbol!
Upside Down Cross 𐕣 Religious & Popular Meanings
- In Christianity, the upside down cross is known as St. Peter’s Cross. It symbolizes the martyrdom and sacrifice of Peter and represents humility.
- In secular pop culture, the inverted cross symbolizes rebelliousness, anti-Christian and sometimes Satanic beliefs, and anything occult or horror-related.
- Most people recognize the 𐕣 symbol as anti-Chrsitian or demonic because of its use in horror movies even though it’s technically a positive and religious symbol.
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References
- ↑ https://www.unicode.org/standard/WhatIsUnicode.html
- ↑ https://www.christianity.com/wiki/cults-and-other-religions/what-does-an-upside-down-cross-mean.html
- ↑ https://www.christianity.com/wiki/cults-and-other-religions/what-does-an-upside-down-cross-mean.html
- ↑ https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-upside-down-cross-satanic-or-symbolic
- ↑ https://emoji.gg/emoji/7934-upsidedowncross
- ↑ https://nationaltoday.com/st-peters-day/
- ↑ https://www.christianity.com/wiki/cults-and-other-religions/what-does-an-upside-down-cross-mean.html
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