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[–] l-emmerdeur 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

The fasces is an old traditional symbol of Rome, which is really where western culture begin to spread.

After the split of the empire, the cross became the symbol of western culture for the next 1400 years or so.

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[–] Otter5000 ago 

The cross being a symbol of the cultural influences of the Middle East over western culture.