Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, ...

Symbols are ubiquitous and necessary channels of communication in all societies. We see and recognize perhaps dozens of logos, trademarks, pictures and slogans every day, and instinctively understand ...

We stand on a curb watching a parade. Dignitaries pass in open cars, beauty queens on floats, high school bands march by. Then comes the flag carried with pride. Manyin the crowd stand at attention.

Symbols of faith — objects that invite someone to engage with some aspect of spirituality — don’t have to just exist in a church. They can be found in people’s homes, or even at garage sales. That’s ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, ...