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Does the peace symbol that was so popular in the 1960s-70s have any basis in the occult. My research shows that it became popular after a British nuclear arms disarmament group designed and started using it in 1958 and it spread from there.
But there are websites now that talk about it being a mockery of Christianity...being the cross of Nero...being a broken inverted cross, etc, etc.
I am interested in what you have heard. Thanks
Peace
dear David-
I have heard both stories. But I heard the Nero long before I heard of British disarment version of the story. I also heard its has origin before Christ as symbol of Persian god who killed his brother to take his throne.
Symbols in themselves can't hurt us. They can be used in rites that perhaps can. So if you decide to use, let people know why you use it.
your servant in Christ
George
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
Expertise
I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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