The peace sign is actually the symbol of nuclear disarmament. The symbol is made up of 2 "semaphoric" letters. ("N" and "D".) The meaning was later translated to mean "peace".
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EDIT: It also is the symbol of Emperor Nero. He killed many christians. http://www.Jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Wicca%20&%20Witchcraft/peace_sign.htm check that site
The peace sign also has meaning for the Nazi party and the Occult. "Known as the 'peace sign' throughout the 1960's and into the present day, this symbol is the Teutonic rune of death. 1950's peace advocate Gerald Holtom may have been commissioned by communist sympathiser Bertrand Russell to design a symbol to unite leftist peace marchers in 1958. It is clear that either Holtom or Russell deemed the Teutonic (Neronic) cross as the appropriate symbol for their cause. Not only was it ordered by Hitler's National Socialists that it must appear on German death notices, but it was part of the official inscription prescribed for the gravestones of Nazi officers of the dread SS. The symbol suited Nazi emphasis on pagan mysticism.''
The peace symbol (also called the "broken cross," "crow's foot," "witch's foot," "Nero Cross," "sign of the 'broken Jew,'" and the "symbol of the 'anti-Christ''') is actually a cross with the arms broken. It also signifies the "gesture of despair," and the "death of man.'' With the arms of the cross raised in an upright position, it is "a Pythagorean emblem of the course of life, in the form of a rising path with fork roads to Good and Evil.'' It also signifies fertility, but with the arms pointing downward, it denotes evil and death.
"In fact, the inverted 'Man-rune'--the figure encircled in the common sign which the Communists tell us means 'peace'--has for centuries been a favourite sign of Satanists.'' Throughout the last 2,000 years this symbol has designated hatred of Christians. Nero, who despised Christians, crucified the Apostle Peter on a cross head downward. This hideous event resembled the Teutonic cross and became a popular pagan insignia of the day. Thereafter, this sign became known as the 'Neronic cross.'
Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan, used the peace symbol as the backdrop for his altar.
One former witch makes the following comment about the peace symbol: "It is an ancient and powerful symbol of Antichrist. During the dark ages it was used in Druid Witchcraft and by Satanists of all sorts during the initiation of a new member to their order. They would draw the magic circle and give the initiate a cross. The initiate would then lift the cross and turn it upside down. He would then renounce Christianity in all three dimensions (sic) of time (past, present and future) and break the horizontal pieces downward forming the design of the 'Raven's Foot.' This ugly symbol is nothing short of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. For one to wear or display this symbol is to announce either knowingly or unknowingly that you have rejected Christ. Remember, symbolism is a picture language, and a picture is worth a thousand words.''
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Most of what is in this answer after the first part about nuclear disarmament is highly suspect. Funny that the wikipedia page says nothing of Nero and only mentions some radical christians CLAIMING it has ties to the Nazis. This is all likey drummed up by zealotous simpletons who have nothing better to do with their time.
The peace sign, also known as the "peace symbol," was created in 1958 by British artist Gerald Holtom as a protest symbol against nuclear weapons. Its design incorporates the semaphore signals for the letters "N" and "D," standing for "nuclear" and "disarmament." Over time, the peace sign has become widely recognized and associated with the concept of peace and anti-war movements.
The real peace sign is the symbol created by combining the semaphore signals for the letters "N" and "D," which stand for nuclear disarmament. It was popularized in the 1950s as a symbol of peace and has since become widely recognized as a symbol for non-violence and harmony.
The two-finger peace sign, also known as the peace sign or V sign, became a symbol of peace and unity during the 1960s counterculture movement. It is said to have originated from the anti-nuclear movement in the UK, and gained popularity as a symbol of peace and protest.
No its not really bad, some people who are highly religious think of it as a broken cross. But i think that it can only look like one if you think of it as one. The peace sign stands for peace.!!
The sideways peace sign is a variation of the traditional peace sign and is used as a symbol of peace and unity. It represents a wish for peace and harmony in a more modern or casual way.
A peace sign is a symbol with two fingers forming a V shape with the palm facing outward. It is commonly used to represent peace, unity, and love.
"Peace brotha" (as the hippie flashes the "peace sign"...two extended fingers forming a "V"). He's a dove.
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It is the flag-semaphore signal for N and the symbol for D put together...standing for nuclear disarmament.
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World Peace Sign day is 24.05
A peace sign tattoo typically symbolizes peace, harmony, and love. It is often associated with anti-war movements and promoting unity among different cultures and beliefs.
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Peace Sign - War album - was created in 1994.
The peace hand sign, also known as the V sign, is a gesture where the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to form a V shape. It is commonly used as a symbol of peace and victory. The gesture has various interpretations depending on the context and culture in which it is used.
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peace does not represent trinity because the cross in the peace sign is upside down that means the opposite of christ
A broken cross by one of the Egyptian leaders in bibical times. Yea I know you thought it stood for peace but its oka just turn to Jesus. I believe the above answer to be wrong... God gave us "free will" I think it is a choice, I like the peace sign because I think it stands for anti war and peace, guess I'm a hippie, but it is what I think. With so many opinions about the peace sign, it is better to make one of your own. both are wrong...... The peace sign is a symbol that combines the Semaphore flag signaling system signs for the letters N and D, which were chosen to signify the nuclear disarmament movement.