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Symbolism

symbolism

1. The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc, by emblematic colours, signs, and forms.

2. A system of symbols or representations.

3. (Science: chemistry) The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby. A combining together of parts or ingredients.

4. The science of creeds; symbolics.


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Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?

... If the bibles are now accepting that their god had already thought of natural selection and was the creator of it but they had not yet derived the symbolism in their scriptures to let them know this(as is usually the case)... then what is this argument about? I agree with you here; there is no ...

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by alextemplet
Sun May 31, 2009 1:23 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?

... If the bibles are now accepting that their god had already thought of natural selection and was the creator of it but they had not yet derived the symbolism in their scriptures to let them know this(as is usually the case)... then what is this argument about? Because FZ. NS and evolution are not ...

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by AFJ
Sat May 30, 2009 1:46 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?

... If the bibles are now accepting that their god had already thought of natural selection and was the creator of it but they had not yet derived the symbolism in their scriptures to let them know this(as is usually the case)... then what is this argument about? Sorry if there is a lot of errors as ...

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by futurezoologist
Fri May 29, 2009 2:09 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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Heart & Emotions

Classical symbolism. The heart is traditionally associated with emotions and desire, while the mind is traditionally associated with logic and reason.

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by alextemplet
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:17 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heart & Emotions
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http://xkxy.org:Bible exact description of DNA and ATP

... each creature. Or, hey, maybe this is that ATP we were looking for earlier? More likely it's something symbolic - wheels were big in terms of symbolism back then. Exactly what, I don't know, since I'm not up on Judaic symbolism (though I could give you a decent interpretation of it in Germanic ...

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by lupine_nickt
Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:11 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: http://xkxy.org:Bible exact description of DNA and ATP
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