The Use Of Cross Symbols

Among one of the most famous symbols used in Ground Zero is the Ground Zero Cross. It represents the spiritual and physical healing this country desperately needed. After the attacks on 9-11, Fr. Brian Jordan OFM, a Roman Catholic Franciscan priest, said it was a “symbol of hope... [a] symbol of faith... [a] symbol of healing.”

The brimstone symbol some time known as the leviathan cross. At the bottom there is the infinity sign in this cross and at the top there is a double cross. This is related to the Satanism, the double cross is for the protection and balance between male and female. The infinity symbol is for the internal happiness and relaxes. This is used to represent the kingdom of Satan that is called the hell. This is about the afterlife pleasure, happiness and relaxes; this symbol is made of the alchemical elements. This symbol is discovered and generated by the Anton Lavey, he is the founder of the church of Satan. This symbol is related to the Christian religion, and it becomes very popular in the revolution time.

Crucifixion or a crucifix can be seen as the most popular and most common things to be associated with the Christian religion and therefore Jesus. In One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, the mental hospital that the patients are in has a ward for patients who do not listen and break the rules. After Randle McMurphy gets into a fight with one of the men who help the nurse and the doctors on the floor, he is sent to the other ward; there he is forced to have electro-shock therapy (EST) done. This therapy induces seizures on patients, this is done because it is noticed that when people come out epileptic convulsion, they are calmer and more peaceful. During the process of the EST, “you are strapped to a table, shaped, ironically, like a cross…” (Kesey 69). The cross alone reminds readers of a crucifix. After this symbol it should be extremely clear to a reader, if it was not already, that McMurphy is in fact a Christ figure. If that is not enough for the reader however, during ETS, the patient “put[s] on those things like headphones, crown of silver thorns over the graphite at his temples.” (Kesey 283); the headphones that are places upon the patient’s head is the thing that induces the seizure. This is clearly referring to the crown of thorns that is forced onto Jesus’s head upon his

2. Religious Cross- The religious cross in our container is a symbol for the theme of expansion. The religious cross is symbolic of the faith that both the explorers and settlers had to have ingrained in their minds in order to discover and develop the American west, much like how a cross is used to profess faith to God. Expansion relates to the historical impact of Native American discrimination because of the newly discovered (westward expansion) land that was claimed by settlers and originally settled upon by Native Americans, creating tension between the Native Americans and the white settlers.

which translates to “of the cross” thus, symbolizing sacrifice and suffering. It is believed that the

It symbolized the taking of the vow. The Cross not only set apart the crusader from the rest of the people but it also showed his status and was a reminder of his vow. The cross also symbolized the power and glory of God and God’s protection of the crusaders, and the power of redemption.2 Another religious manifestation was divine signs. One of the many divine signs was the cross. The cross became a sign of physical sacrifice.

would wear it. The green would also symbolize nature. This trend of making things from nature carried to North America, Mesoamerica, and South America. A large portion of jewelry found in Constantinople was either silver or gold. Scenes of Jesus death, or a image of the cross were expertly crafted on the material. In Asia, the art ranged from gold to wood. They would catch an image of nature into clay, or make an image of a Buddha out bronze and pieces of mold cast. The Germanic kingdom also had images of a cross from gold, and marble statues as well. All the nations had their art represent what they believe, and for what they stand for in their country (Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History).

Most people know what crucifixion looks like, but what most don't consider is how it must feel to have nails driven through your limbs. We all recognize the iconic image of Jesus on the cross, but it's wrong to assume that all crucifixions were executed in the often-depicted upright position. According to Senior Reporter Esther Inglis Arkell, people could be crucified upside down, sideways along the arms of the cross, or in any other way, shape, or form the emperors saw fit. Instead of nailing hands to the cross, it was more commonplace and more favorable to nail the wrists. This meant more stability, and a longer time upright. However, this would also mean the possibility of cutting a major artery, which would've caused exsanguination. It's likely the people carrying out the crucifixion would've been trained to avoid this, as the point of this method of torture is to delay the death of the victim for as long as possible. The most common cause of death resulting from crucifixion has been concluded to be suffocation. The body exhausts itself to the point where it can no longer physically inhale. It'd resemble drowning without water. However, this could only happen if the victim in question did not first die of exposure. Weather, scavenger animals such as rats, and even Roman citizens could contribute to the death. Keep in mind, all this physical pain would occur alongside the slow mental deterioration the victim would likely experience due to the cruel and public nature of the

Double Cross was a group of spies that made it possible for the D-Day Invasion not to be a suicide mission. Some individuals who were in Double Cross and who took part in the story go by their nicknames, which were Bronx, Brutus, Treasure, Tricycle and Garbo. They were important enough to be written about because they were the group of spies who fooled the Germans into believing the D-Day Invasion would happen in Calais. This would make it possible that the allied forces would be able to go to Normandy and meet a little bit of resistance. Without Double Cross deceiving the Germans, We wouldn’t be able to take out the Nazis.

Gero Crucifix's design is straight forward, but comprehensive where the crucifix contains a Latin cross where the almighty Jesus Christ is pinned on the cross. The Gero Crucifix debuts the first time Christ is portrayed dead on a cross illustrating the pain that Jesus had suffered when being nailed for what he had been through. According to Penelope J.E Davies's History of Art, "Particularly striking is the forward bulge of the heavy body, which emphasizes the physical strain on the arms and shoulders, making the pain seem almost ubearable" (Davies et al. 343). The text exemplifies how position of Jesus's body on the crucifix demonstrates serene appearance where Christ gives in to be prepare for what destiny is in store for him. The Gero Crucifix

The film also depicted that crucifixion was typically a form of death that was harsh, violent, and humiliating, which is accurate in comparison to crucifixions in history. In the film, Jesus was spit on, and the Romans mocked him, saying that if were really the king, that he would save himself. This picture of the Jesus’ crucifixion, and the violence that forced upon him, that was displayed in the film, The Passion of the Christ was an accurate description of what actually happened during crucifixions during the ancient times (Religions).

an “X”. This symbol came from the time where Jesus talked to Peter and said, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.” (Matthew 16:19) This showed that Jesus

The Romans made it a punishment in order to prolong the suffering. Someone who was crucified suffered the ultimate amount of pain. Crucifixion was the most disgraceful, looked-down on form of death penalty. It was usually intended for slaves, “aliens”, revolutionaries, and criminals who committed terrible crimes. The only time a Roman citizen ever crucified another was for leaving the

One notices that all of these symbols are from times nearing the end (or at the end) of Jesus' life. (Think of a point to do with this).

The most impactful and visual image is when someone is nailed on to the cross. Yes, here I am talking about the story of Jesus Christ facing the crucifixion. In the movie, Son of God, the crucifixion of Jesus is powerfully illustrated. The movie focus on the narration of Jesus Christ from birth, life, sacrificial death, resurrection and the ascendance. However, the Hollywood encouraged by the church focused on the scene where Jesus was flogged and then carried his cross up on to the “skull.” Where he was physically nailed and placed upon that cross and suffered a humiliating death. This film played throughout many movie theaters around the United States and even the world. Therefore, many people witness the crucifixion of Jesus on the big