A religious symbol can represent: A desire for spiritual guidance, comfort, or connection of some kind.
A touchstone for a connection with God.
A reminder of how an authentic spiritual connection compares to the emptiness of a “lower-level god” or pseudo-spiritual symbol.
A real-life religious setting (such as a place of worship).
Something in your real life that feels religious or sacred.
See Also: Religion, Symbol, Church, Religious Figure, Statue, Star, Symbol, Fish, Sign
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