When I sit outside in my backyard, I often hear the distinctive calls of the mourning dove. If you hear them as often as I do, you might be wondering about a mourning dove's meaning. What is the ...

What does the word 'infinity' mean? The word infinity is derived from the Latin word "infinite", which means infinity and has no limit or end. As a result, infinity has become a popular and very ...

From the ‘OM’ that is drawn before any positive work, to the Lotus that is seen as a symbol of growth and transformation-- spiritual symbols are something that people have grown up seeing. Today, with ...

Traditionally, the rosary is more about spiritual function than fashion. But these days the ordered string of beads is as likely to be found in a house of fashion as it is in a house of prayer. "It's ...

Today’s column comes from an email and conversation with a local student, and the professor is glad to help. Q: I am a student working on a project in semiotics, and I wonder if I could put some ...

WASHINGTON — A new survey shows a majority of Americans believe Christian symbols should be permitted on government property, according to the PewResearch Center. While nearly half of U.S. adults ...