Symbols
When Song of Songs Uses a Word, It Doesn’t Always Mean What We Think It MeansAimee Byrd is correct that the book diagnoses flawed understandings of human sexuality, but her interpretative choices are open to question.
Bavaria Requires Crosses on All Public Buildings. Church Leaders Disagree.German Christians debate whether conservative state’s new law honors or hijacks the core symbol of their faith.
The Biblical Meaning of ClothingIt takes on special significance throughout the arc of Scripture.
Above All Earthly MetaphorsNo one image captures all of God. That’s why the Bible uses so many.
Mt. Soledad Cross Controversy Ends after 25 YearsVeterans memorial symbolized debate over keeping crosses public by neutering their religious meaning.
My Cross to WearChristian icons are back in fashion… and more subversive than ever.- 4,500 Crosses Are Not a Church-State Problem—Unless in Shape of Giant CrossTheft of Colorado display on childhood poverty sparks debate over public religious symbols.
- Slovakia Euro Will Have Halos and Crosses After AllCountries had complained about coin intended to raise awareness of 9th-century missionaries.
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