Religious Symbols

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Religious symbols are used to convey concepts about the sacred or holy, and humanity's relationship to the social and material world. Here are some examples of religious symbols:

 

• Christianity: The cross is a well-known Christian symbol. The nativity scene, which depicts the birth of Jesus, is another Christian symbol.
  
• Buddhism: The dharmachakra, or wheel of the law, is a Buddhist symbol.
  
• Islam: The crescent and star is an Islamic symbol.
  
• Judaism: The Star of David is a Jewish symbol.
  
• Hinduism: The Aum is a Hindu symbol.
  
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  • Daoism: The Tai symbol of Peace is a Daoist symbol.
    
  • Sikhism: The Khanda is a Sikh symbol.
    
  • Jainism: The Jain Prateek Chihna is a Jain symbol.
    
  • Baha'i: The Nine Pointed Star is a Baha'i symbol.
    
  • Earth Religions: The Three Goddess symbol is an Earth Religions symbol.
    
  • Native Religions: Sweet Grass in a Smudge Bowl is a Native Religions symbol.
    

Religious symbols are used in many ways, including:

 

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  • Meditation and prayer: Symbols can be used as focus points for meditation or prayer.
    
  • Behavioral change: Symbols can motivate adherence to religious principles.
    
  • Meaning-making in crisis: Symbols can provide comfort and hope during difficult times.
    
  • Developmental transitions: Symbols can mark important life stages, such as baptism or bar/bat mitzvah.