Saint Peter was crucified on a inverted cross because he believed he was not Jesus worthy of a nomal cross. In recent times, the inverted cross has been used to show a distaste for Christianity or worn by teenagers to be rebelious. It wasn't always that way, the inverted cross used to be worn to show that you were trying to be Jesus like but you would never presume to be Jesus.
Are you brave enough to wear a inverted cross for the original reason and take the ribbing, the looks, and the questions?
2006-09-02 17:22:11 · 19 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry, my cross doesn't have a hole on that end.
2006-09-02 17:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I don't wear a cross at all, but I'm not brave enough for that. I think perceptions are important, and I wouldn't want to give the impression that I don't love Jesus to someone who saw the inverted cross and didn't ask.
I live in a town where people fly the rebel flag and call it "southern pride." More commonly, that flag is associated with racism, and whether they mean it that way or not, I think it's really unwise to fly it. To me, it shows their ignorance and selfishness. They don't care that they may hurt or offend someone; they will stand up for their rights no matter what the cost. In the same way, I can't justify wearing an inverted cross when 99% of people wouldn't associate it with Peter and humility, but instead with Satanism or Marilyn Manson.
2006-09-03 00:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by ©2007 answers by missy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I honestly would rather wear the cross, right side up.
People tend to reach out and touch it.. and begin talking.
Peter pursued his Apostolic labors throughout Asia Minor and the Roman world in places like Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Corinth and other provinces and cities. Eventually he arrived in Rome itself. There he and St Paul founded the Church of Rome, laboring in that city for about 25 years. In the end, St Peter was martyred, as Jesus had prophesied. Emperor Nero began a cruel and deadly persecution of the growing Christian Church and imprisoned and tortured St Peter. When his suffering was to finally come to an end and he was to be crucified, St Peter asked to be hung upside down on the cross. This was in to show humility and deference to Jesus’ own crucifixion, a final act of fidelity to his Master after giving his life for the love of his Lord. To this day, Peter’s symbol is the upturned cross signifying this final act of devotion.
http://www.stpetersgeneva.us/stpetertheapostle.asp
2006-09-03 00:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by sassy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this has anything to do with bravery but rebellion; however, it would be a good conversation starter if they didn't just write you off as a Satanist which would be creating a silent stumbling block for another person's spiritual development anyway you look at it.
I don't have a need for attention, so I would choose not to try to create it. I don't have a problem with wearing something that only I understand the significance of and explaining it if asked about it, if that answers your question.
2006-09-03 00:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the inverted cross is a mockery to the cross jesus was crucified on.
Satan inverts all that is good in flat-out in-your-face-mockery.Jesus died at 3pm//3am is the devil's hour.....333 is a holy number//666 is a demonic number.so to answer your question, no I would NEVER wear an inverted cross.
2006-09-03 02:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Lone Ranja™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what about the 2 other guys who were crucified with Jesus? Seems kinda silly to me. Jesus did not want to be crucified so St. Peter took it too seriously. He always was sorta over the edge.
2006-09-03 00:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by BBQribs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The inverted cross as a satanic symbol was largely made up by Hollywood and I've never taken it seriously. Whenever I see that symbol in a movie used to indicate satanic influence or presence, I've always thought: St Peter died that way, so what?
2006-09-03 00:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
actually, the Bible doesn't tells us how Peter died, yet historical accounts state that Peter told them that he wasn't worthy to die the way his Lord died, so they hung him up side down on a cross.. I do know that there are many Christians out there that don't know this and would consider it in bad taste to wear a cross up side down, however, I don't wear necklaces much but I wouldn't have a problem with wearing a upside down cross... God knows my heart, I doubt he pays much attention to the jewelry.
2006-09-03 00:31:35 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Poetic1♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have worn an upside-down cross, back when I was still a christian (or trying to be or pretending to be... Emperor's new clothes... but that's another story)
But not for the reason you stated
I did it because when you wear one and look down at it yourself, if it's upside down it looks rightside up to you.
So yeah, I was brave enough but not smart enough to know why! hahaha
2006-09-03 00:33:37 · answer #9 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you put it that way, I don't measure up to St. Peter, much less Jesus Christ. Although, I certainly come closer to Peter. Sure, I'd wear my cross that way and when people say something about, what a terrific opportunity for me to witness.
2006-09-03 00:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Too many ignorants around. Life is short and finite. I wish to be me in all facets of my life here. I have not the time nor the desire to simply make some abstract statement.
2006-09-03 00:27:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋