Trinity Cross — apples or oranges?

THE EDITOR: Regarding the apparent controversy over the naming of TT’s highest honour (The Trinity Cross), I would like to offer the following comments: A cross (or plus sign) is a universal symbol indicating added value in any related area, such as mathematics, trade or any other determined subject or enterprise. It was never publicly used as a Christian symbol until adopted as a religious icon by Constantine (Roman Catholic), although non-Christian countries, including Israel, China and India, used it in various forms for their particular purposes.

The Trinity Cross was never intended nor portrayed as a religious symbol, but always maintained its original concept of excellence. Any individual (local or foreign) has full authority to defend his adherence to the “cross” as an icon of his faith, but has no authority to make a comparison with the Trinity Cross, which has no similar significance. It amounts to comparing apples and oranges . . . one a principle, the other a cause.

K GUPPY
Diego Martin