i saw it in da vinci code, the movie. in another, the excorisit, the beginigs, it's some kind of a devil sign.
2006-07-19 21:14:44 · 17 answers · asked by nibbana 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I've heard that. The peace sign being based on an ancient rune. Well, that might be true. But don't believe everything you see on the media. For your own interest, do a little research. Try out this article for starters. http://www.symbols.com/encyclopedia/24/247.html
2006-07-19 21:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by jennifae 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The peace sign is actually a cross with its horizontal bar broken in two and resting at the foot of the vertical bar. It represented society's disenchantment with the Christian religion because of its failure to deliver it's promises of love, equality, justice and peace for the world. This was quite common during the 60s to the late 70s. Better check just to be sure. Peace. :o)
2006-07-19 22:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...in a way. But is "an upside-down cross" what was intended?
Some say it is intended to be the footprint of a dove (hence the bumper stickers of the 60's calling it "the footprint of the American chicken.") So in that case, it would not be an upside down cross, but a mere coincidence.
Another interpretation of the peace symbol is that it is meant to represent the "cross of St. Peter," who, when he was about to be put to death by crucifiction, said that he was not worth to be put to death in the same way as Jesus, and so asked to be crucified upside down. The side bars would have to be bent downward for support in that case. So, in this way of looking at it, it *is* an upside down cross, but not in a way meaning disrespect for the cross, but one man's very much *elevated* respect for the cross of Jesus Christ, and his own subsequent humility.
2006-07-20 00:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Robert D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peace sign is an upside down cross with the cross
beam broken downward on both sides. This is a devil
worship thing.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
Jesus is Lord!!!!!
2006-07-19 21:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The peace sign is just the remenant of the ancient solar symbol (which used to have three curved lines instead of straight). the solar symbol was always a sign of peace and fertility. It has nothing to do with the cross which is related to a four-point symbol (the four elements) and the sacred tree.
2006-07-20 02:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some say it is the upside-down Norse Rune Algiz, or Ehlaz, for "Elk", and it means protection. It resembles (when right side up) a person standing with their arms spread wide, and upwards, as if warding off danger.
2006-07-20 03:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the upside-down sign of the pagan fertility symbol that the cross stems from. Good observation.
2006-07-19 21:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by da chet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the peace sign is known as the cross of nero, a roman emperor known for his persecution of early christians. the story goes that a christian was to be crucified as christ was, but he begged another method of execution, citing his own unworthiness to die as his savior did. so nero had him crucified upside down, with the crossbeams broken downward in disrespect.
2006-07-20 13:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by jdmclm2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! The Da Vinci Code is all crap!!
2006-07-19 21:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah except the line that goes across on the cross extends down to the bottom of the circle
2006-07-19 21:20:33 · answer #10 · answered by Kyle G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋