For years I’ve worn cross necklaces and I have a cross in my room. Some witches argue you can be a Christian witch but someone told me having these present can cancel out spells. Should I remove them?
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No, they will not cancel out spells. For any symbol to have power, it must be invested with belief. The cross is a symbol far older than the religion of Christianity so it would only cancel out spells if it was believed to do so (for example, some see the cross as a symbol of protection that will repel harmful magick).
Christian magicians don’t seem to have any issue with performing spells, and they use cross symbolism.
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No. You should be fine.
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Crosses can serve as magical wards. That’s part of their symbolism outside Christianity. If you practice magic and wear a cross for protection, then your cross is probably a decent piece of armor.
This could be a good use for a magic circle though. Setting up a physical zone and separating it from the outside can help you control what influences are at play. A temple is like a magical clean room.
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There’s an Italian book of magick at a folk/popular level, insisting on the power of religious symbols, even of a dagger resembling a cross.
Years ago I took it seriously, but yeah, if we consider that another book instruct to trace 2 crosses on the floor: the astronomical and the operative one (thus not hindrances but “supports”)…
Ha, no. A target can have christian crosses, statues of saints, paintings of JC and nothing of that will stop a curse or spell from hitting hard.
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What about an inverted cross with an intertwined design? I found a cross in front of my home, perhaps it’s a sign, it has a catch to the top that is supposed to be worn as an inverted cross, meaning?
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Yes, I was going to suggest inverting the crosses while you’re performing rituals 
Does the inverted cross mean disavowing Christian practice and symbolizes pagan worship?
Paganism pre-dates Christianity and in fact the Christians supplanted (essentially stole/converted) pagan dates, festivals, symbols etc.
What you’re talking about is more Satanism.
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You’re right, Christmas December 25 is actually
the ancient pagan winter solstice with the longest hours of darkness and regeneration of the sun.
In the Pagan tradition the winter solstice was referred to as Yule and was a celebration of the Moon Goddess.
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That’s interesting. The eyelet does suggest this orientation, but the asthetic isn’t very counter-culture. Cool score. I love finding trinkets like that.
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I usually am right 
I’m actually cheating here, I forgot to mention in my intro thread that I studied paganism and witchcraft at university: yes, it is an actual subject you can take.
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We’re you an anthropology major?
Should probably take this to pm, but no, English Literature (I’m a novelist now), but within an Arts degree you can take electives.
My lecturer was apparently the High Priestess of a Wiccan coven, and while I can’t speak to the practical skills of such academics it was useful in terms of theory.
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If Christian imagery affected magick negatively, the many occultists of Belle Epoque Paris (which is full of churches and religious art) would have all failed miserably at it.
It’s when the crosses invert themselves that stuff gets interesting
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Personally, I would view it more as a tribute to St Peter if it does not have jesus’s body on it. If anything, I would see the symbol as tying the thought of “I am not worthy” to yourself if used in ritual, as that was the reason behind Peter’s choice to be crucified upside down
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