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Originally Posted by The Villain
I don't get the use of an upside down cross as a satanic symbol. I believe it was Peter, one of Jesus' apostles who asked to be crucified upside down because he didn't feel worthy enough to be crucified in the same manner of Jesus. In that sense it seems more of a sign of respect towards Jesus then anything relating to Satan. I'm pretty sure the upside down cross was made popular by movies. I wonder if real Satanists have it as a symbol or if its just a pop culture symbol.
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Just to clarify, the upside down cross being a symbol of humbleness is really only confined to the "hardcore" Christians. People like to use that argument against Satanists a lot I've noticed. The crossing of two lines has been used in religions for thousands of years. They mostly hold simple meanings but in others they show the paradox and chaos that can happen when two lines cross and become one. In voodoo, crosses are used a lot but but have nothing to do with Christ.
A theistic Satanist (who has been practicing for almost 14 years) buddy of mine says they invert the cross of Christ for two reasons; to show the disrespect and mockery at the suffering of Christ as well as to deny him and his life.
If you do some research, you'll see the symbol also has some roots in alchemy as one of 6 known symbols to represent sulphur or brimstone.
Take the swastika as a perfect example of symbols having numerous meanings!
Hope that cleared up a little of this for ya. :)