The use of symbolism of the albatross and the act of killing it, displays man's harmful and clever actions. ... The dead Albatross is a symbol of a holy cross and a representation of the Mariner's terrible offense. ... (M Ali Notes) Biblical Symbolism in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"." ... Coleridge uses the sea for example, as a symbol of religious thoughts and beliefs. ... (Yahoo Voices, James Black) The last two symbols are the South Pole and the Heaven. ...

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Blood is a common symbol in our world. ... In both, the book of Exodus and the book of Mark, blood is seen as a symbol of purity, holiness, and blessings. ... From, "Blood Symbolism in African Religion" by M.Y. ... Blood is not only conceived as a natural symbol of life, but it is life itself" (Nabofa 390). ... In line with 1,000 Symbols, "Blood is associated with life force in many cultures []" (Sheperd 151). ...

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Symbolism and Early Christian art: Christian art was a way for Christians to symbolize their faith. Symbolism was central for Christian art. ... The stupas or burial mounds of the Buddha as hemisphere set a top of a square base with four gates and wall around the shrine with symbols engraved of the Buddha's teaching. ... They used symbols to represent the Buddha like a fig tree, his footprints, elephants and a wheel. ...

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The archetypal elaborations to symbols shown are very well established to urge the diagnostics of the patterns that foreshadows the movie. ... However the distinction of symbols in movie were muchly employed. ... The story is identify to be the main characters are satiric, and the symbolism present represents an outcome to what will happen later on the story....

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These illustrations drew directly from Greek and Roman culture, depicting hidden symbolism of early Christian activity and belief. Christians needed to hide these messages within pictures and symbols because during that time, around 150 AD, the religion of Christianity was still illegal, and wasn't made legal until 313 AD by Emperor Constantine. ... Since Christianity was still illegal, fish and fish-like symbols symbolized the presence of Christianity. ... Because she was beheaded by Perseus, her head is the main symbol of evil and death. ...

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However, at the same time, the Misfit can almost be referred to as a Christ symbol but at the same time is also puzzled by Jesus. ... Also the number of times the grandmother was shot is contains religious symbolism. ... The fact that she is an elderly person shows the symbolism of God's vastness in reference to time. ...

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Such Christian analogies can be found throughout the novel as seen in the development of some of the main characters, the symbolism of specific items and actions, and concepts leading to divinity. ... By analyzing these Christian allegories throughout the novel, readers are able to have a more rich understanding of and deeper connection with the characters, symbols, and themes....

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In his book "The Craft of Theology," Avery Dulles (1992) starts chapter four; "Fundamental Theology and the Dynamics of Conversion," by making reference to one of the best known essays by Bernard Lonergan where he states that, Theology is entering a new age it is changing from a deductive science into an altogether empirical discipline. This new Theology if is not to deceived every fashion, needs a new foundation. In seeking this new foundation, Lonergan concludes that even though its conclusions have to be revised it is possible for a science to have identity and unity. Methodologically spea...

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"Catholicism is a denomination, and is, therefore, a subset of Christianity. All Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics" (Catholicism vs Christianity, 2015). The world has more than a billion Catholics and with the ever growing religion, it will only get larger in number. T...

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