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Layne Staley: Not sure of his reason for the inverted cross, but found this explanation...The Cross of St. Peter (Petrine Cross), an inverted Latin cross, is traditionally used as a Christian symbol. Peter, facing martyrdom by crucifixion, requested that his cross be inverted because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ. The upside down cross, thus became a symbol of humility. In recent times, it has taken on the meaning of anti-christian Demri Parrott, Mike Starr, Mad Season, Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, Anti Christianity, Grunge Guys, Heart Face, Alice In Chains

Layne Staley: Not sure of his reason for the inverted cross, but found this explanation...The Cross of St. Peter (Petrine Cross), an inverted Latin cross, is traditionally used as a Christian symbol. Peter, facing martyrdom by crucifixion, requested that his cross be inverted because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Christ. The upside down cross, thus became a symbol of humility. In recent times, it has taken on the meaning of anti-christian

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