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*As modern tatooes it can theoretically be either way based on the users choice.
However, in practice tattooes generally tend to be counter culture activity and thus pagan or even atheist. So a counter culture tatoo can be a directly statement of pagan belief -- or for those of Celtic derivation, a statement of pride in the ancestorial warrior-poet culture which is often most closely identified as the time unrestricted by..."hypocritical Christian ethics". There is some small tendency for this to be associated with the white power movement as well since pure Celtics were white only warriors. Such modern Celtic warrior-poets may in fact be atheists rather than pagans.
*As any modern art other than tatooes you will have to ask the artists and owners what their intention is. Because you will see both pagan and Christian intent.
*As historical objects it depends on what point in time to which you refer.
The number of geometric shapes suitable for use as simple symbols is limited. Therefore symbols are often reused with different meanings for different cultures. Moreover, conquering cultures can forcibly change the meanings.
So cross symbols prior to 100AD definitely are NOT Christian as Christianity had not had its way with the entire Roman Empire yet.
Between about 300-500AD Celtic tribal crosses are most likely converted to Christianity in Britain.
But at other times between about 100 AD to 300AD and from 500AD to around 1050AD are questionable.
The first time period due to questions about the degree to which Christianity had spread and exerted power with the Roman Empire including Britain.
The second period due to questions about how fast lingering effects of the Roman culture faded from Britain and how quickly Christian conquerors and traveling priests brought Christianity's domination back to Britain. In between these dates pagan religions had an upsurgence due to pagan conquerors, especially kings.
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Irish or Celtic stone crosses are identifiable by?
a circle intersecting the cross arms
What do the roman do to the Celts when they are dead?
When the Celts were dead they were buried according to their tribal or ethnic customs. The territory occupied by the Celtic peoples ranged loosely from the Rhine to the Atlantic and from northern Italy to Ireland. The Romans had little or no input or concern with Celtic burial practices.
Is Tamesis a god?
A:Not quite. Tamesis is believed to have been the name of a Celtic goddess after whom the River Thames was named. In Celtic times, every river had a patron deity, but much of the information about the Celtic deities has not survived the Christian era. 'Tamesis' is believed likely to have been the name of the goddess of the River Thames.
What was the religion of England in the eighth century?
manly Christian but some people still believed in the old Celtic and Anglo Saxon gods.
Why are Glasgow Celtic called Celtic?
they where founded by irish
Where are celtic crosses found?
ireland
Why did the Celtic people make Celtic crosses?
The pre-Christian version was a circle with an equal-armed cross internal to the circle, called the "sun cross", representing the sun. When the Celts became Christian, the cross was Christianized. The life-giving sun was compared with Christ.
What book is the greatest example of the fusion of Christianity and Celtic art?
The Book of Kells is often considered the greatest example of the fusion of Christianity and Celtic art. Created around the 8th or 9th century, it contains intricate illustrations and ornamentation that blend Christian themes with traditional Celtic designs.
What does the Celtic crosses circle represent?
The sun
Is a Celtic Saint a Christian?
Yes, if it was a Celtic Christian saint, of he is. Christianity came to the British isles in the Celtic Era and there were many Celtic Christian Martyrs, who are called as saints.
Who was Dent's Celtic tribal leader?
Hengist I believe.
What is a Celtic?
A member of a basketball team. A member of a group of tribal societies.
Where can one purchase Celtic crosses?
You can purchase Celtic crosses on Amazon, eBay, All Claddagh, Next Tag, Celtic Cross Online. There are also probably some jewelry stores and pawn shops that sell them. You can also see if there are any Irish themed shops in your town.
When were the Celtic crosses found?
I suppose in Ireland although I see them in California too....
Irish or Celtic stone crosses are identifiable by?
a circle intersecting the cross arms
What has the author Bill McLaughlin written?
Bill McLaughlin has written: 'Molaise of Arran and his place among the Celtic Saints' -- subject(s): Biography, Celtic Christian saints, Christian saints, Celtic
Why does Ireland have crosses?
They are Christian symbols and Ireland is a Christian country. There are many crosses, some ancient high crosses, that have been created by people since the beginning of Christianity in Ireland in the 5th century.
