are celtic crosses sacreligous against the christian faith?

Question

i've always wondered about this. i wanted to buy my friend a bday present. she's a christian, and i wanted to know if a celtic cross would offend her. is a celtic cross a symbol of a mock crucifiction

Answer 1

She shouldn't take offense to it, and I wear a cross upside down quite often, and yes, I am a Christian. I wear it to honor the man I was named after, as Joseph was crucified upside down, because the Romans believed if he was, he wouldn't be saved by God.

Answer 2

It all depends on the person and their viewpoint. Some people feel that the circle in the center is a pagan symbol for the sun or for eternity. There are forms of the Celtic "cross" that predate the entry of Christianity into Ireland and Scotland.

The Catholic church and some Protestant groups think that it represents God, Who is from everlasting to everlasting. That, or else it is a symbol of eternal life, depending on who you talk to.

In any event, it is NOT a symbol of a mock crucifixion. The Celtic cross is an ancient symbol of faith and hope.

Answer 3

Your question, I feel, is sort of one sided. After all you could have asked are Christian crosses sacrilegious to the Celtic crosses (which are far more ancient.) Or what is the difference between the Christian and Celtic crosses?

The difference is one is balanced, what is off balance.
One represents all races, the other wants elitism (even if you don't want to acknowledge it.) Why else are all other crosses of equal length? But the newest one has one arm longer?

Answer 4

Absolutely not. There are several crosses of slightly different form that are simply a representation of the same theme. The Celtic cross is the form of the Irish Cross that is most associated with the Irish tradition of devout Catholicism. Sometimes it is even associated with St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. My mother passed on with a Celtic Rosary in her hands, at my request. These alternate representations of the Cross are meant to honor, not to mock.. Before you give it to your friend, have it blessed. B.

Answer 5

why would it be? The celtic cross is used all over places in Europe. All it is is a cross with a circle around the center and sometimes decorated with celtic knotwork.

As long as your friend is not ignorant to the many forms of the cross it shouldn't offend her. And there are many many forms of the cross

Answer 6

No.

Celtic crosses are an artistic ethnic expression.

"A Celtic cross combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity, though it may have older, pre-Christian origins. Such crosses formed a major part of Celtic art."

Answer 7

It's only bad if your friend would find it as offensive. Ask her what she thinks of it. I know that a lot of Christians wear Celtic crosses as Christian crucifixes. If she has Celtic heritage, I bet she would appreciate it as a cultural symbol, not religious.

Answer 8

It's not sacrilegious at all. Some of the most devout Christians I know are Irish,who are descendants of the Celts.It's just another design of the cross, and doesn't mock Crucifixion.The Celts just incorporated the cross into their traditional artwork.

Answer 9

actually its the other way around.. the Celtic Cross is MUCH older than the christain cross by a long shot and it is a pagan symbol. But then if you read you'd know that.. you'd also know that most christian traditions are taken from paganism... Even Christmas..some still call it YULE. a celebration of the rebirth.. sound familiar?...lol

Answer 10

if she is a Christian, i can't see why she would be offended by the celtic cross. i have a Jerusalem cross and it's similar in style.