[Wordsmith]

Is crossing yourself backward a mortal sin or a venial one?

I don't know. Since you're the ones who do it wrong, I'll let you tell me! ;-)

[SoothingDave]

Is crossing yourself backward a mortal sin or a venial one?

I don't know. Since you're the ones who do it wrong, I'll let you tell me!

I think it is indicative of the schism. If we face north and cross ourselves, our arms both end up reaching towards each other. If we head south, our arms end up moving away.

SD