| Black Sabbath – The Sign Of The Southern Cross Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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@[TheMagnificentVoid:8182] Just a thought, but there could be a problem with seeing the inverted cross as a rejection of Christ. The inverted cross, traditionally, is a Christian symbol normally referred to as the Petrine Cross or the Cross of St. Peter. It's one of the more meaningful Christian emblems signifying Peter's rejection to even be executed in the way Christ was preferring to be crucified upside down i.e. "I am not even worthy to be executed like Christ". One can argue that the author didn't know this to be the case, but from what I've read, the author(s) were relatively well educated including theology. I kind of doubt they wouldn't have known the real meaning of the inverted cross. Granted, here as of late the inverted cross has taken on different meaning, but in my opinion, it's been more for shock than an actual meaningful symbol. Since this song isn't for shock value, I lean more towards the reference being more likely star related and not religious, per se. Other positive references to "psalms" and "rainbow" (another Jewish-Christian symbol) influence my thought, as well. I'm NOT saying the author endorsed religion of any sorts. The "reject Christ" inference you refer to here, though, just doesn't really pan out to me. Besides, I'm not sure the author would reject Christ as much as he would reject those who would force Christ onto others. Oh, hey, and thanks for catching that missed lyric! Good references there! I'm probably right with you on your interpretation. |
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