Adapted from Christian Phallism The Cross Symbols and Meanings
Cross Symbolism  shepardIn pagan times, crosses were associated
with sun gods and the heavens. As such, they have been used for
many centuries predating Christianity as powerful wards against
evil spirits. There are a number of different types of crosses.
The cross was not considered a typically Christian symbol until
the seventh century. (Early images of Jesus depicted him either
as a lamb or carrying one - an echo of views of Hermes and
Osiris as a "Good Shepherd".) To Christians, the cross has
become a symbol of the redemption of the world's sins through
the death of Jesus.  Where energy, in the form of contemplation,
prayers and meditation, has been consistently focused on a
particular symbol, it is thought that the symbol itself develops
a powerful energy field. Many believe that nothing evil can
withstand the power of the Christian cross. Victims of demonic
possession and vampires were supposed to be repelled by its
image and the Inquisitor