Symbols Defined

Ayyavazhi, a dharmic religion, henotheistic belief, Hindu sect. Based on Ayya Vaikundar's teachings: All is one; there is no inequality or discrimination in society.

Ankh: Egyptian symbol for the "key of eternal life", immortality, reincarnation and the afterlife.

Buddhism: Indian philosophy based on teachings (Eightfold Path) of Gautama Buddha. No acknowledgement of supreme god or deity. Goal is achieving enlightenment/nirvana.

Tree of Life reality(a perfect world) is the pursuit of the kabbalist. Kabbalah is based on spiritual teachings from the Zohar. The basic tenet is “love thy neighbor as thyself".

Male homosexuality, a gay male couple.

Unitarian Universalism asserts no creed, followers are unified by their search for spiritual growth, intellectual freedom, inclusive love and insight from all major religions.

Unconditional Love, loving without an agenda, love for no reason, endless, boundless, eternal love.

The Masonic Eye in Freemasonry represents the conviction that the actions of a mason never go unseen; therefore, one should always behave in a socially acceptable and responsible way.

Judaism believes in one God. All people should do what is just and merciful and to treat one another with human dignity and respect. The Torah is the foundational text.

Islam believes Allah is the only God and Muhammed is his messenger. The Quran reveals divine guidance for every Muslim: Honor, dignity, equality, loving one another.

Atheism/the absence of a belief in the existence of deities or the divine. Agnosticism/the view that the existence of deities is not known or knowable with any certainty.

LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning).

Sikhism, an Indian religion, belief in one God. The teachings of Guru Nanak emphasize equality among all humankind, social justice, and sharing/caring for one's fellow man.

Female homosexuality, Lesbianism, gay woman couple.

Jainism, an Indian religion with theist and atheist components. Teaches salvation by perfection through successive lives, noninjury to living creatures. Noted for its ascetics.

Peace in the world, peace between people, wholeness and reconciliation between humanity and all of God’s creation.

Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy based on the importance of personal ethics and morality. Confucius says “Do unto others what you would want others to do unto you".

Taoists believe that nature is a balance between Yin and Yang; any attempt to go toward one extreme or the other will be ineffective. “Flow with life and live in harmony".

Shintoism, a Japanese polytheistic religion which worships “kami” (supernatural entities believed to inhabit animals, mountains, stones, plants, and powers of nature).

Paganism follows an earth-based and polytheistic spiritual path believing in the freedom to pursue one's own personal vision of the Divine. Wicca is the most popular form.

Christianity, based on teachings of Jesus Christ and The Holy Bible, belief that one God exists in three parts: The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit. "Love thy neighbor as thyself"

Einstein's formula signifying the interchangeable relationship between matter and energy. Prayer can create the energy for mastery over the universe!

Hinduism, an Indian religion, sacred text is the Vedas, belief in soul, reincarnation, karma, and One Supreme Reality (Brahman) manifested in many gods/goddesses.

Bahaism teaches the value of all religions and the importance of universal equality, the unity of humanity and appreciation of diverse race and culture. Belief in one god.