[Jewelry making - Article 00108] - [Orchid] Universal interfaith symbol

[Renaissancewiz]

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    We are living in times of extreme religious divisivness, but then we
    always have.  It's interesting that all religions teach the same
    message:  love, compassion, tolerance, brotherhood, generosity.  All
    religions teach us to aspire to our higher selves while conquering
    our dark sides. 

    Since the beginning of history, the dark side has emerged and man
    has used and abused religion for power, and pitted one religion
    against another thereby creating hatred, intolerance, and greed. 
    This is nothing new, but I wonder if there's something we can do to
    make it a thing of the past. 

    Every religion has a symbol, but I don't think there's a symbol for
    some sort of universal "connectedness".  Not a symbol to replace a
    Christian cross or Star of David e.g., but to wear with, or possibly
    incorporate into.  A symbol with the message that we are all one on
    a spiritual plane. 

    I cannot imagine a better group to design such a symbol, and to
    introduce it to the world.  We Orchidians are artists across the
    globe, representing probably every religion there is.  We seem to be
    of one mind in this group. While we hold each other to a high
    standard, we unconditionally support each other.  

    Lets think about the possibilities heRe:  it could be something with
    a dove, which is a symbol of peace, and also the holy spirit, in the
    metaphysical realm.  Or something possibly more geometric, or
    something with interwoven or concentric circles to signify the
    connectedness of us all.  What should it be called? 

    I challenge you all to give this some serious thought.  I believe if
    any group can start a totally new concept such as this it is us.  We
    have the creativity, the diversity and the forum to "give it legs". 
    It's an opportunity for us to make a difference. 

Tess Headley


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