What Part Does the Inverted Cross Play In Christian Mythology?

Question

What is its Origin?

Answer 1

the apostle Peter, was hung upside down on the cross. it wasn't considered satanic until hollywood made it out to be, and most christians don't know any better so they kept the hollywood view because they are ignorant and scared of what they don't know, which will keep them ignorant

Answer 2

A St. Peter's Cross is an inverted Latin cross. The origin of this symbol comes from the fact that the Catholic Church claims St. Peter was crucified upside down, as he felt he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner that Christ died (upright). It is often used with two keys, symbolizing the keys of heaven.

During the late Pope John Paul II's visit to Israel, a picture of him with a backdrop of St. Peter's cross was widely circulated on the Internet, propagating the belief of some that the Catholic Church is associated with Satanism. In fact the photograph is related to the Catholic tradition that St. Peter was martyred in Rome (and as Catholic tradition views the Pope as the successor of Peter, it is a logical symbol for the Roman Pontiff). The inverted cross is also one of the traditional symbols used by Petrine Orthodox Sebomenoi.

Answer 3

The Inverted Cross
The inverted cross was not invented or first used by Satanists. It is the cross that St Peter was crucified on because he didn't feel himself worthy to be crucified on the same form of cross as his "messiah", Jesus Christ, was.
It was a symbol for unworthiness and deep respect of ones superiors: representing folly, hardship, failure and reverence for Christ. That's what it used to mean. Since the advent of the B-Movie and limited public intelligence the inverted cross became a reversed Christian symbol - a symbol of Anti-Christian sentiment. Let us not forget that The Cross is just a symbol, used and misused over the millennium for a multitude of reasons...
http://www.dpjs.co.uk/misc.html

The above are the words on this site..

Christian Mythology..
Christian mythology is a body of stories that explains or symbolizes Christian beliefs. A Christian myth is a religious story that Christians consider to have deep explanatory or symbolic significance. Christian mythology can also be taken to refer to the entire mythos surrounding the Christian religious system, including the various narratives of both the Old and New Testaments.

Christian mythology, without addressing any issues of core beliefs of Christianity, includes the body of legendary stories that have accumulated around New Testament figures and elaborates upon the lives of the Saints, to emphasize, explain, or embody Christian beliefs. The legendary details of the career of Pontius Pilate are prime examples of Christian mythology. Many of the common themes in hagiographies are among the conventions of Christian mythography.

These stories include many that do not come from canonical Christian texts and still do illustrate Christian themes. Other stories that are intended to foster Christian values, or address specifically Christian spiritual traditions, may be included in Christian mythology. These stories are considered by some Christian journalists, theologians, and academics (see citations below) to constitute a body of Christian mythology. Stories which were once taken as true but are no longer accepted by most Christians are most easily identified as Christian mythology, such as the tale of Saint George or Saint Valentine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_mythology

Christian here.. I believe what is written in the Bible.. for me, it's not myths..

Answer 4

It's the work of the ILLUMINATI wiseguy. The "scientists" that
defied the Church! And learned occult secrets and are taking over the WORLD!

NOT!

I personally accept the reality of spiritual power. Symbolism. And am looking for the balance between scientific and religious views regarding spiritual concepts.
The upside down cross can be a Satanic symbol. As evil
always reverses a holy symbol.
But in Christianity, it symbolizes Peter. Who was the first head
of the Catholic, (which means UNIVERSAL), Church. When he
was executed, he said he didn't deserve to die like his Master
Teacher. And asked to be crucified upside down.

Answer 5

As far as what i've read in my studies *i did a basic History of Religion degree* the 'Inverted Cross' comes from an old Roman tradition of crucifying people upside-down, to be particularly strict. Its also considered a sign of 'distress' or 'punishment' when used against Abrahamic groups, but mainly Christians.

Answer 6

If you don't believe in the cross than it's nothing but a t and something people in ancient Rome died on, so the shape means nothing.

If it is...Peter was hung upside down but I doubt he was Satanic; however, anything can be made Satanic if Christians lose their hold on it. Maybe they're mocking Jesus. Why do you have it?

Answer 7

Peter Simon was crucified as Christ was, but he claimed that he was not worthy of the same execution as Christ, and asked to be crucified upside down.

As time has gone on, anti-Christian faiths such as devil worship and Satanism have adopted the inverted cross as a symbol of opposition to Christ. And as the first poster mentioned, yes, it represents also a sword, rather than grace which Christ preached.

Answer 8

it plays nothing and christianity it's not a mythology,what does the inverted cross mean in your mythology?

Answer 9

In "Christian Mythology" it is meaningless.

In Christianity...I would assume the crucifixion of Peter.

Answer 10

"Christian mythology"!?

The inverted cross symbolizes blatant rejection and rebellion against Jesus Christ. It's worn usually by Satanists to display their hatred of all things holy. Thus, mocking the crucified Christ.