Peace signs

[Mike]

Hi folks,

I wonder if you agree with the website’s view of peace symbol? It is found at: nisbett.com/symbols/peace_sign.htm

Anyone disagree or agree?

I prefer the cross, as He is the real peace.

Mike

 

[Verbum_Caro]

Hi Mike,

Hmmmm. Interesting link.

Here is a counter-opinion: locksley.com/6696/peacesym.htm

Also, I remember reading a Jack Chick comic called “The Broken Cross” which showed “witches” gathering around an inverted crucifix and breaking the arms. Chick presented this as the origin of the peace symbol.

Since almost everything Chick has ever said is wrong, I am inclined to think that this little historical gem is also wrong.

But who knows?

VC

 

[Benedictus]

The peace symbol is a combination of the semaphore signals for N and D.

 

[tee_eff_em]

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