Flag of Resurrection and Banner of Hate

In Italian art, a white flag with a red cross symbolises the resurrection of Christ and his victory over death. In art, Christ is often depicted holding the banner, standing upright, and watching the viewer with a compelling gaze. The flag is a symbol of Christ's victory over death, and the way he stands above the sleeping soldiers represents his victory over those who wanted him dead.

In contrast, according to the historian Eusebius, Constantine saw a sign of the cross in the sky and the words “in this sign thou shalt conquer” before his victory over Maxentius in 312 AD. Constantine ordered new standards to be made with the cross on them. The banner, entitled the Cross of St George, was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean, and has been adopted in turn by petty supporters of mercantile society inspired to turn from messiah to hatred for one's fellow human.

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