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Originally posted by defcon5
reply to post by Ben81
That hand signal doesn't necessarily mean what we take it to mean in modern times, mainly in the US. In other countries, such as Italy, especially in the past, it was actually considered a ward against evil.
Is/was she a Roman Catholic?
for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.- Ephesians 6:12
Sign of the Horns
In Italy, pointing the index and little finger at someone is a common curse as well as an accusation of having an unfaithful wife.[citation needed] With fingers down, it is a common apotropaic gesture instead, by which superstitious people seek protection in unlucky situations (something like touching wood). Thus for example the President of the Italian Republic Giovanni Leone shocked the country when, while in Naples during an outbreak of cholera, he shook the hands of patients with one hand while with the other behind his back he made the corna. This act was well documented by the journalists and photographers who were right behind him, a fact that had escaped President Leone's mind in that moment. The gesture was interpreted as especially offensive for the patients.[1] It is much more common in southern Italy, and is typical in the popular culture of Naples, where President Leone was born.[2]
Originally posted by benrl
To any christian Idolatry is bad, graven images and what not...
I have heard tons of crazy stories revolving around Statues of Marry, angels etc...
If you truly believe there is something going on there is very little you can do with out their consent, but Remember
for we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.- Ephesians 6:12
There was a thread a few days ago about a man who had an "encounter" with something perhaps that vid could assist you.
ATS: Former worldy guy describes
Originally posted by 12m8keall2c
reply to post by Ben81
I think what defcon5 was trying to explain to you, Ben, is that back in the day in Italy that 'hand sign' was intended or meant as a means to ward off evil and the like. That your mother likely sees those figurines/statues as 'keeping the home safe from evil', so to speak. Certainly not Gene Simmons head bangin rock and roll - like.
Now.. if she starts putting garlic-laced necklaces around you at night when you sleep, and loading 'dad's' pistol with silver bullets... THEN ... you might want to be concerned .... wooden stakes, too.
making the devil sign subliminaly with the 2 middle finger joined together
Originally posted by lobotomizemecapin
Some people would look at your avatar and believe you were a satan worshipper for having skulls on it. Idolizing death so to say. Its all about perception. One day you realize your mother aint the saint you thought she was growing up.
Also many folks do not like Crucifixes... Though normally Roman Catholics do, but others see them as re-crucifying Christ. It is a reproduction of a torturous death sentience device after all.