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Religions commonly communicate ideas through the use of symbols. Symbols can be quickly used to identify a person's faith or a location's purpose. Browse the vast array of symbols associated with a variety of alternative religions.
What's your Favorite Religious Symbol?
Readers discuss their own favorite religious symbols and why thee symbols appeal so much to them personally.
Raelian Symbols
Commonly used symbols by the Raelian Movement.
Vodoun Veves
Vodoun religious practices commonly include appealing to the loa, or spirits, and inviting them to temporarily take possession of human bodies. Voudoun symbols known as veves are employed when appealing to the loa, with each loa having its own veve.
Alternative Religion Symbols
Symbols are a quick way to communicate often complex ideas. Religions, particularly esoteric ones, commonly employ a great amount of symbolism to represent their beliefs.
Baha'i Faith Symbol Gallery
Symbols associated with the Baha'i Faith.
Faravahar - Winged Symbol of Zoroastrianism
The history and meaning of the Faravahar symbol now associated with Zoroastrianism as well as Persian culture.
Rastafari Symbols - Star of David, Lion of Judah, Old Ethiopian Flag
A brief discussion of three Rastafari symbols.
Sigil of Baphomet - Symbol of Satanism and the Church of Satan
History of the symbol now commonly associated with Satanism.
Symbol Gallery
Images Associated with Alternative Religions
Temple of The Jedi Order Symbol
Meaning behind the symbol of the Temple of the Jedi Order, one of many online resources for followers of Jedi religion.
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