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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)
JudaismĀ (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)
Symbol not shown because of copyrights. - Muslim (Islamic 5 Pointed Star)
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