Which is a greater symbol of HATE ......... A lighted Cross or a Hanging Noose ?

Answer 1

Both have equal implications.But I never was one for viewing either as anything more then worthless gestures.Like all symbolism, these symbolic forms only have power because people give them power.In reality, both have been used as instruments of death.The noose still is an instrument of death.And, so, it seems like as symbols they are more effective as symbols of death rather then hate.But, as I said, both are symbols because we grant them the power of having meaning in symbolism.

Answer 2

Well if you are a student of history, you know that the Cross produces the most painful death possible. Further, the Romans were in the habit of crucifying so many at once that they would clear cut the trees from around cities.

Read up on what happens to a person during crucifixion.

So I would say the Cross wins hands down.

Answer 3

They are both really hateful, but the noose is probably much offensive.

Answer 4

If you are speaking of a burning cross....i would have to say in my humble opinion, that both are pretty much the same.

The only thing worth hating is hate itself.

Blessings
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Trinity

Answer 5

While I think they are both equally hateful symbols, I don't think they are as universally recognized as the ultimate hateful symbol of all - the swastika.

Answer 6

That's like asking which is worse, having your hand held over an open flame or water-boarding?

Answer 7

I think the noose.
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Answer 8

Do we really need to rank them? They're both pretty bad and niether should be allowed to threaten anyone.

Answer 9

I nominate an atheist's bigotry.

Answer 10

A dead guy whose father sent him to be brutally beaten and executed for stuff he didn't do.