|
Symbols of Faith
Quote:
Originally Posted by Razor
I was surprised by the wide variety of religious affiliation symbols on the newer markers. In addition to the standard Christian and Jewish symbols, I can recall at least 10 other symbols on stones, many of which I didn't recognize.
|
Several years ago I did some research on Arlington and unfortunately I cannot remember when the choices changed, but in recent years there is more variety among not only faith emblems, but among the Christian denominations themselves. Among the choices are: the Methodist cross, the Christian Church cross, the Latin cross, Presbyterian (Celtic) cross, Presbyterian Church (USA) cross, the Greek cross, etc.
The link for images of the different faith emblems is below. I cannot say if this is a complete list, but it is what is on the Arlington website.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/fun...d_emblems.html
__________________
I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.
-Thomas Jefferson, to Archibald Stuart, 1791
Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense?
- Patrick Henry
Being a man is about standing up for what one believes in, no matter who is against you.
- Eugene W. Wood, D.V.M. (Shown through action, not just words)
|