Biden Turns Communion Scandal Upside-Down
By CHRISTOPHER MANION Since ancient times, symbols have been central to religion and politics. A symbol is worth a thousand words, and the subject has inspired extensive study.One way to look at a symbol is to see it as a crucible: on the outside, we see a visible sign that is widely recognized as meaningful. On the inside, the symbol’s contents represent the articulation of an important reality that has come to be understood by a community over the course of centuries or even millennia.Because of the significance of symbols, they are often the prime targets of those intent on destroying the reality that the symbol embodies. The recent wave of statue vandalism offers a vivid example. The statues represent…Continue Reading