I suppose I could say a bossy wife, but she would be the least of one of many crosses that I have to bear. I would therefore have to say my own slothfulness at times in doing that which I know should be done.
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The cross that I bear is being a Muslim in America, where most people have almost zero true information about Islam, a ton of nonsense in their heads about Islam and a real negative attitude about us.
Traditional Ankh Pendant or Cross of Life
If you cross your eyes and somone pokes you in the back close to your butt, you will stay cross-eyed for your life.
to symbolize life
In cross there is life.
The cross stands for/reminds us of Jesus dyeing on the cross for our sins so that we can have eternal life.
A cross with an oval shape on the top is an ankh. - [angk] The Ankh Cross represents life (immortality) and death, male and female, balance. It can also represent zest, joy of life, and energy. It's closely related to the looped cross that can mean fertility and life.
It is possible that by cross you mean the Egyptian Ankh. It is also called key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata(Latin meaning "cross with a handle"). It was the Egyptian hieroglyph for "life". It represents the concept of eternal life. Many gods and goddesses are depicted with it.
It depends on each religion.
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If you are talking about the symbol or the cross which is called the Ankh, this Egyptian cross represent Life.
The Egyptian symbol for life is the Ankh. It is shaped like a cross with a looped handle above the cross bar. You can see many colorful examples and more information at the related link.The Ankh, which, many believe, was a precursor to the Christian Cross, is the Ancient Egyptian sign of life.
It Means New Life