Symbolism In Religion

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An example of a symbol used in religions is the six pointed star. In Christianity,the six points stand for the six days of creation, and are also represent the six attributes of God: power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy and justice. In Judaism, it stand for the star of David and is usually a symbol for Judaism in general ([->0]). An example of another symbol used in religions is the swastika. The is a cross with four arms of equal length and the ends of the arms are bent at a right angle. It generally means good fortune, luck and well being. In Buddhism , is stood for consistency and good fortune as well as the Buddha's footprints and the . In Hinduism, the right-hand swastika is a symbol of the sun and the god Vishnu, while the left-hand swastika represents Kali and magic ([->1][->2] An example of another…show more content…
They are used in Islamic beliefs. Under kosher laws you are only allowed to eat animals that chew their cud and have cloven hooves. The kosher laws also extend to your utensils as well. These animals must have no disease or flaws and must be ritually slaughtered. You are allowed to eat domesticated fowl , seafood with fins and scales, and no insects. Meat and dairy products may not be eaten at the same meal (http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/practices/kosher.htm). Another symbol used in religion is the wheel or Dharmachakra or wheel of life. It is used in Buddhism and it stands for the teachings of Buddha. The wheel's motion is a metaphor for the rapid spiritual change engendered by the teachings of the Buddha It used to symbolize Buddha himself. The wheel also represents the cycle of rebirth, which can only be escaped by Buddha's teachings. The hub symbolizes moral discipline, which stabilizes the mind. The spokes represent wisdom which is applied to defeat ignorance. The rim represents training in concentration, which holds everything else together

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