religious symbol

Faith's visual mark

A religious symbol is an image, object, or gesture that represents a faith tradition or spiritual concept.

The cross signifies Christianity, the Star of David Judaism, the crescent moon Islam.

Religious symbols appear on places of worship, jewelry, flags, and gravestones.

They can mark identity, invite devotion, or provoke controversy when displayed in public spaces: The court ruled against religious symbols in government buildings.

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Opposites
sacred vs. secular signification

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Official country banner

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Arrangement without regularity

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G