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Post by Aj_June on Nov 29, 2018 6:29:45 GMT
Here are some of the religious symbols that are prevalent in mainstream religions. Jain symbol has a swastika with 4 dots and a hand with non-violence written on it.  Most common Buddhist symbol has a Chakra (the Dharma wheel) ![]()  Hindu Symbols most commonly used are Om, Swastika with 4 dots and a trident though there may be some more.  Please add more religious symbols. You can also ask questions and I or others will try to answer the significance of the symbols or discus about their origin and use. Jain symbol for example is very interesting and signifies 4 main things. |
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Post by Aj_June on Nov 29, 2018 6:58:04 GMT
My favourite is the Star of David - The Jewish symbol. It looks very cool.  clusiumDo you have any info on other Jewish symbols that are in the pic above? Also list some catholic symbols. |
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Post by Aj_June on Nov 29, 2018 7:33:40 GMT
Could that be of any colour or necessarily white? |
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Post by Aj_June on Nov 29, 2018 7:48:05 GMT
Could that be of any colour or necessarily white? White on black is best. It would look ghey in color. I assume then that is it is either horror movie freaks or mostly anti-Christians when they depict that in red colour in most cases? |
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Post by clusium on Nov 29, 2018 14:25:07 GMT
My favourite is the Star of David - The Jewish symbol. It looks very cool. clusium Do you have any info on other Jewish symbols that are in the pic above? Also list some catholic symbols. I think that, like you, I like the Star of David. I also like the Menorah, though it is not in the pic. For Catholic symbols: The Crucifix, The Dove (for the Holy Spirit), Crossed Keys (The Chair of St. Peter), The Fish, the Sacred Heart (The Love Of Christ for His Church), and the Immaculate Heart (The Love of Mary for her Son and His Church). |
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Post by clusium on Nov 29, 2018 14:26:21 GMT
I assume then that is it is either horror movie freaks or mostly anti-Christians when they depict that in red colour in most cases? I've never seen it in red. It's mostly Satanic but I interpret it as more dualist. It also symbolizes St. Peter the Apostle, as he had been crucified upside down. |
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Post by Aj_June on Nov 29, 2018 15:36:20 GMT
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/symbol-of-zoroastrianism--faravahar--symbol-for-god-ahura-mazda--yazd--iran-967926812-5b84691f46e0fb0050bc30a3.jpg) Faravahar or Farohar is a well-known emblem of the Persian identity as well as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. ‘Faravahar’ is a Middle Persian or Pahlavi word and is derived from the ancient Iranian/Avetsan word ‘Fravarane’, meaning ‘I choose‘. The term is also associated with the ‘Fravashi’, the guardian angel and guide, which is actually the divine, uncorrupt and unpolluted part of the human soul. The Fravashi is the higher individuality that transcends to the Heaven when the human being’s life on earth is over. The winged disc symbol of Faravahar is influenced by the Egyptian winged sun that symbolizes divine kingship. All parts of it represent a basic Zoroastrian philosophy. The circle in the center symbolizes the immortality of a person’s soul and eternity of the universe. The human body coming out of it represents the mankind. Its upward-pointing hand indicates that the way to Heaven is through righteousness, while the ring in the other hand represents faithfulness and honoring of promises. The two wings, one on either side, have 3 layers of feathers each that stand for the pillars of Zoroastrianism – good words, good reflection/thought, and good deeds. The symbol’s lower part also has three parts representing bad words, bad thoughts and bad deeds that bring misfortune and misery to any individual. The two streamers/loops on the left and right signify the duality of good and evil, respectively. Thus, Faravahar embodies the conflicting forces of good and bad and represents the Zoroastrian philosophy of promoting one’s positive force and suppressing the negative. It is a reminder to the Zoroastrians of the purpose of their life and that is to live in a good way that helps in the spiritual progression of the soul so that it unites with the Supreme Lord of Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda. Source: www.ancient-symbols.com/symbols-directory/faravahar.html |
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Post by general313 on Nov 29, 2018 15:50:01 GMT
My favourite is the Star of David - The Jewish symbol. It looks very cool. clusium Do you have any info on other Jewish symbols that are in the pic above? Also list some catholic symbols. I prefer the pentagram, it's much more interesting mathematically speaking. In this one finds the golden ratio, relations to the Fibonacci sequence, Platonic solids, etc.  Edit: The fact that it has demonic associations, and appears on the American flag is unrelated to my appreciation of the symbol. |
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Post by general313 on Nov 29, 2018 15:59:05 GMT
I've always liked the Islamic star and crescent moon symbol, and again that is completely unrelated to my opinion of Islam.  |
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Post by lowtacks86 on Nov 30, 2018 20:32:14 GMT
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Post by goz on Nov 30, 2018 20:46:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2018 23:34:16 GMT
I like the star of david, mostly because...
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Post by maya55555 on Dec 2, 2018 1:36:09 GMT
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Post by The Herald Erjen on Dec 2, 2018 4:52:58 GMT
We have a winner! Give this man a Kewpie doll!  |
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Post by maya55555 on Dec 2, 2018 4:53:54 GMT
goz
You posted a YouTube video! SHAME!!!!
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Post by phludowin on Dec 3, 2018 10:21:25 GMT
goz
You posted a YouTube video! SHAME!!!! Said the poster who often starts threads with YouTube videos. |
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Post by captainbryce on Dec 3, 2018 13:05:47 GMT
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 3, 2018 13:10:02 GMT
I am not much into comics but the Superman is the only one I like. |
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Post by Aj_June on Dec 3, 2018 15:33:23 GMT
Just came to know about the Mormon symbol.  |
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Dec 3, 2018 15:53:07 GMT
Yin-yang
I almost got a tattoo of it until I realize I would never get tattoo.
Not for any actual religious reason I just thought it looked cool.
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