Symbols are ubiquitous and necessary channels of communication in all societies. We see and recognize perhaps dozens of logos, trademarks, pictures and slogans every day, and instinctively understand ...

Even those remotely familiar with the Catholic Church may know that there are scores of symbolic items in the faith: holy water, rosary beads and the sacraments of bread and wine are just a few. But ...

Early Christians used a wide variety of symbols to express their faith. The second-century Christian teacher Clement of Alexandria identified a dove, a fish, a ship, a lyre, and an anchor as suitable ...

“He put the turban on his head and set the gold rosette as symbol of holy dedication on the front of the turban as the Lord had commanded him.” Is this a quote from the Koran? No, it is from the Old ...

Sixth-graders at an elite Bronx private school have been caught drawing swastikas in art class, so administrators met with the kids — talking mainly about how the symbols represent peace in some ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- Millions of Christians were marked on the forehead with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday. CBS New York has more more on the symbolism behind this important day on the ...