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We who are being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2) are the evidence, Friend. Quantitatively, there is objective evidence in my academic transcripts before and after Christ of the reformative power of Christ’s cross.

How did the meaning of the cross change from historical suffering and shame to relief, insurance, provision, protection and valor in our culture today? Referencing Jesus directly, the writer of Hebrews notes the intersection of shame and joy associated with the cross of Christ: “For the joy set...

Why do you think the cross symbol was preserved and placed in the memorial museum, TB?

A cross symbol formed in the wreckage of the World Trade Center is preserved and displayed in the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

I am blessed to know that Jesus’ repeated first words to his disciples were “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19, 21, NIV).

The cross symbol is associated with the biblical tree of life (Genesis 2:9; 3:22, 24; Proverbs 3:18; 11:30; 13:12; 15:4; Revelation 2:7; 22:2, 14, 19).

A friend pointed out that the “plus” sign in mathematics is another positive use of this symbol in our day.

Never, TB.

Agree, TB. The ancient Hebrew view was a negative one: “If someone guilty of a capital offense is put to death and their body is exposed on a pole, you must not leave the body hanging on the pole overnight. Be sure to bury it that same day, because anyone who is hung on a pole is under God’s...

Historically, the cross symbolized the suffering and shame of crucifixion, a practice ascribed first to ancient Phoenicians. How did the meaning of the cross change from historical suffering and shame to relief, insurance, provision, protection and valor in our day?

What meaning did the Celts apply to the symbol, TB?

To recap, some of the meaning ascribed to the cross symbol in our culture today includes Red Cross relief, blue cross insurance, green cross provision and protection, and military cross valor. Where else have you encountered this cross symbol and what other meaning is associated with it?

The second of the top three United States military awards for valor are crosses - the Distinguished Service, Navy and Air Force crosses.

What about this symbol makes it so versatile and meaningful in the Western world?

The green cross is a symbol for pharmaceutical provision and environmental protection in Western nations.

There is quite a bit of history and meaning associated with this symbol, TB.

Interesting.

The blue cross is a symbol used in Western healthcare to denote health insurance. https://www.bcbs.com/articles/health-insurance-invention-innovation-history-of-the-blue-cross-and-blue-shield

The red cross is a symbol used by the Red Cross organization to represent disaster relief.