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One modern academic theory of religion, social constructionism, says that religion is a modern concept that suggests all spiritual practice and worship follows a model similar to the Abrahamic religions as an orientation system that helps to interpret reality and define human beings, [6] and thus believes that religion, as a concept, has been ...
Each indigenous religion however, has symbolisms which are religious or spiritual in nature. Some of these may be graphical, numerological (as in Serer numerology - see Serer creation myth) or a combination of both. However, these graphical images represent the actual religion practice and elements within the faith.
Poster of a Mami Wata, "serpent priestess" painted ca. 1926 by German artist Schleisinger, displayed in shrines as a popular image of Mami Wata in Africa and in the Diaspora. [1] [2] North Africa. Berber deities. Guanche deities; Egyptian deities; Osiris, lord of the dead. His green skin symbolizes rebirth. Sub-Saharan Africa. African deities ...
This is an index of lists of deities of the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world. List of deities by classification; Lists of deities by cultural sphere; List of fictional deities; List of goddesses; List of people who have been considered deities; see also apotheosis, Imperial cult and Sacred king
Media in category "Spiritual and religious images" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Christian-Trinity-vs-Quran.png 391 × 600; 24 KB.
The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh at Bahjí, Israel. The Baháʼí Faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Baháʼu'lláh in 19th century Persia, and consider their religion to progress from or succeed Bábism or the Bábi Faith ( Persian: بابی ها Bábí há) founded by the Báb earlier in the century – emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.
This is an index to deities of the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world, listed by type of deity. Motif-index
A religious image is a work of visual art that is representational and has a religious purpose, subject or connection. All major historical religions have made some use of religious images, although their use is strictly controlled and often controversial in many religions, especially Abrahamic ones.