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The irony is their countries flag depicts a Christian cross and they have a national religion. I can see why people are confused.

That’s the first I’ve heard that the Union Jack or any part of it is a Christian cross. Proportions all seem wrong for that.

I agree with the point about state religion though.

It’s St. George’s Cross and a symbol of the Crusades. The Union Jack is a combination of flags. England is its own country among the UK, remember.

The Union Jack comprises the cross of St George, the cross of St Andrew and the cross of the St Patrick. It's nothing but Christian crosses.