Symbology (Religious)

This is a fascinating aspect of religious history and philosophy. The interpretations of symbols and their actual meanings can vary greatly. Unfortunately, there is limited information on this subject. We have complied our favorite books on this subject.

Religious symbols are such an important part of any belief system that the United States Department of Veteran Affairs actually has a roster of "Approved Emblems" for burial headstones. They are as follows:

Available Emblems of Belief for Placement on (US) Government Headstones and Markers:

(http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm/hmemb.asp)

• Christian Cross
• Buddhist (Wheel Of Righteousness)
• Judaism (Star Of David)
• Presbyterian Cross
• Russian Orthodox Cross
• Lutheran Cross
• Episcopal Cross
• Unitarian Church/Unitarian Universalist Association
• United Methodist Church
• Aaronic Order Church
• Mormon (Angel Moroni)
• Native American Church Of North America
• Serbian Orthodox
• Greek Cross
• Bahai (9 Pointed Star)
• Atheist
• Muslim (Crescent And Star)
• Hindu
• Konko-Kyo Faith
• Community Of Christ
• Sufism Reoriented
• Tenrikyo Church
• Seicho-No-Ie
• Church Of World Messianity (Izunome)
• United Church Of Religious Science
• Christian Reformed Church
• United Moravian Church
• Eckankar
• Christian Church
• Christian & Missionary Alliance
• United Church Of Christ
• Humanist Emblem Of Spirit
• Presbyterian Church (Usa)
• Izumo Taishakyo Mission Of Hawaii
• Soka Gakkai International - Usa
• Sikh (Khanda)
• Wicca (Pentacle)
• Christian Scientist (Cross & Crown)
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• Muslim (Islamic 5 Pointed Star)
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