“We [Christians] have the dilemma of using a symbol system that was not made for our worldview, to give our worldview... I think the thing we're waiting for is a genius to come forth who can either make a new symbol system which is still modern, or more properly, as symbol systems don't come overnight, a group of people to modify the symbol systems of our day, so that we can use them for our Christian message without a disadvantage.” PeopleThinkingGivingMadeStillsUseChristianCultureWaitingChristianityGroupsModernGeniusMessagesSymbolsWorldviewDilemmaDisadvantages Author:Francis Schaeffer
“Those in blue suits who use thinly veiled race symbols -- when they say welfare and crime and three strikes and anti- affirmative action -- they are sending messages more profound their language.” UseActionThreeLanguageRaceCrimeMessagesBlueProfoundStrikesSuitsSymbolsWelfareAffirmative ActionAffirmativeThree StrikesSending A Message Author:Jesse Jackson
“Indian spirituality, proclaimed that the true Godhead was beyond number and count; that it had many manifestations which did not exclude or repel each other but included each other, and went together in friendship; that it was approached in different ways and through many symbols; that it resided in the hearts of its devotees. Here there were no chosen people, no exclusive prophethoods, no privileged churches and fraternities and ummas. The message was subversive of all religions based on exclusive claims.” PeopleWayHeartDifferentTogetherSpiritualityChurchNumbersMessagesClaimsChosenSymbolsIndianManifestationDifferent WaysPrivilegedExclusiveSubversiveFraternityDevotee Book:Hindu View of Christianity and Islam Source: Hindu View of Christianity and Islam
“Removing religious symbols from public places is not neutrality. On the contrary, it sends a highly negative message - that religion is something shameful, embarrassing, or at best strictly private.” ChristianReligiousMessagesNegativeContrarySymbolsEmbarrassingShamefulNeutrality Author:Charles Colson
“The cross is a very powerful symbol and it symbolizes suffering, but it also is connected to a person who was loving and sharing and his message was about unconditional love. I tried to take a powerful image and use it to draw attention to a situation that needs attention. For me, we all need to be Jesus in our time. Jesus' message was to love your neighbor as yourself and these are people in need.” PeopleNeedsPersonsUseSufferingJesusPowerfulAttentionSituationLove YouMessagesDrawsCrossesConnectedNeighborSymbolsOur TimeUnconditional LoveUnconditionalVery PowerfulLove Your NeighborLove Your Neighbor As Yourself Author:Madonna Ciccone
“It [9/11 event] was aimed at symbols: the World Trade Center, the heart of American capitalism, and the Pentagon, the headquarters of the American military establishment. But it was not meant to be argued with. It wasn't part of any negotiation. No message was intended with it. It spoke for itself, which is unusual.” WorldHeartMilitaryEventsMessagesCapitalismTradeSymbolsSpokesMeant To BeUnusualEstablishmentNegotiationPentagonWorld TradeWorld Trade CenterHeadquartersAmerican MilitaryAmerican CapitalismWere Not Meant To Be Author:Edward Said
“I'm convinced, that when you are a footballer you are a symbol. You have to be a superman in some ways, to send messages to people all the time, to the youth all the time.” PeopleWayYouthMessagesConvincedSymbolsFootballer Author:Emmanuel Petit
“Jewelry and pins have been worn throughout history as symbols of power, sending messages. Interestingly enough, it was mostly men who wore the jewelry in various times, and obviously crowns were part of signals that were being sent throughout history by people of rank.” PeopleMenHas BeensEnoughMessagesVariousSymbolsCrownsWornSignalsPinsJewelrySending A Message Author:Madeleine Albright