Symbolism is important for anyone, whether they are religious or not. It is a method of organizing thought. The flag, for example, is a symbol of the country, the country in a sense symbolizes the community in which people live, the vast and intricate interactions and dependencies, hence, the flag means something. That is nonreligious symbolism.
Religious symbolism is the use of symbols by a religion.
Religious people pay the same taxes to the gpvernment as non religious people. The symbolism is to make it more real and believable for the followers. Also to show that there is meaning behind what is being practiced.
Kenneth I. Perry has written: 'The religious symbolism of Andre Gide' -- subject(s): Religion, Religion in literature, Symbolism, Symbolism in literature
The religious symbolism in the Portinari Altarpiece is associated with figures and scenes from the Christian faith. The altarpiece features depictions of the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi, along with saints such as Saint Margaret and Saint Mary Magdalene. The symbolism in the artwork serves to convey religious themes and narratives to the viewers.
For religious people Sunday can be very important
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Religious symbolism in the Portinari Altarpiece.
Hugo van der Goes
Religious symbolism in the Portinari Altarpiece.
Symbolism means nothing to Islam. There is no religious symbol for Islam religion in the sense as Cross in Christianity and David Star in Judaism.
Religious imagery pertains to pictures (paintings, drawings, stained glass, etc.) or objects that have religious significance due to their use of symbolism.
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