Why is the cross viewed as a holy symbol--but dates back to having a Satanic origin?

Question

Why is the cross viewed as a holy symbol--but dates back to having a Satanic origin?

Answer 1

I do not know the origin, but obviously it was a symbol of death and torture.

It is a holy symbol now because Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection defeated death and Satan for Christians.

Answer 2

I don't get the impression you really want to know, rather you are trying to impart information. It would be useful in that context for you to explain that satanic origin. I believe the soldiers in Constantine's army wore crosses around their necks as a symbol of Tau, a pagan or occult spirit-god worshipped in Africa, if my information is correct.
It began to be regarded as a Christian symbol when Constantine, or his advisers, decided to adapt the meaning to refer to the fact that Jesus died on the cross.
Some people, in the name of Christianity, still use it as a superstitious symbol, unfortunately. Others use it simply as a "Christian symbol" as you say, to either remind themselves and others of what Christ did for them, or to identify a place as having a Christian purpose. Because of its origins, I used to not like that. However, while not using the symbol myself, I decided not to judge those who do, - as long as they are not being superstitious about it there is nothing really wrong with appropriating it. The main reason I do not use it is because I live in an area where a lot of superstition is attached to it.
For instance, if I lived in an area where the worship of a spirit god in the form of a fish were practised, then I would avoid the fish symbol like the plague, even though I knew that Christians who used it had no superstitious intention.
God looks on the heart.

Answer 3

I'm unsure of this Satanic origin you speak of? Could you please clarify? Otherwise, the reason the cross is viewed as a holy symbol is due to the fact the Jesus was crucified on one, but then He rose from the dead, defeating both death and destroying our sins in one fell swoop.

That's why it's a religious symbol.

Answer 4

Almost all modern day christian symbols come from older religions. I asked the question to my old pastor, and the reason he gave me was the one that helped me decide where i stand in this religion thing. He told me that the churches adapted the symbols as a way of making it easier for people to convert because they would know the symbol. It kinda makes sense. I hope this helps. I included a link that has some explinations of symbols and their history.

Answer 5

The cross was definately a pre-christian symbol used in religious practice- but it is not connected to Satan in any way.

Answer 6

What's the satanic origin of the cross?

Answer 7

kinda like why the swastika went from being an awesome symbol in MANY cultures of luck, lightening/thunder etc, to symbol of horror. The most famous user gets to determine what it symbolizes, and as Jesus was the most famous user of the cross, it symbolizes his death (which for Christians thereby means their eternal life)

Answer 8

I don't now where you got your information. Many symbols
come from the equal sided cross, which symbolizes the 4
directions. (East, West, North, and South). 4 elements of the Earth. (Air, Water, Fire, and Earth).
The Wheel of Life, shown turning clockwise, (not
counter-clockwise like the swastika), is based on this cross.
The cross of Christ is just an extension making it take on a more
human likeness. (Shape of the body).

Answer 9

Christianity had to lie, steal and cheat its way into peoples hearts. Christianity had to take existing symbols and traditions from local, older religions and beliefs then changed them to mean what they wanted them to mean. That was one of the ways they "forced" conversion.

Answer 10

The cross is far older than Christianity. It represents the four directions and the union of heaven and earth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross