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Babel means confusion. At the tower of babel was where they tried to build an earthly structure to reach the Heavens. God confused their languages so they could not communicate, and they separated to different parts of the Earth.
Babel means confusion. At the tower of babel was where they tried to build an earthly structure to reach the Heavens. God confused their languages so they could not communicate, and they separated to different parts of the Earth.

Religious symbols are a way to unite members of a common faith tradition, and to indicate to others the religious tradition they represent. Though most religions have a number of symbols that represent them, this roundup illustrates some of the most well-known ones.

Do you know your religious symbols? Take our quiz!

This slideshow offers a pictorial religious calendar for 2013 with photographs of celebrations of the world's numerous beautiful and sacred holidays:

Jan 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Catholic)

Religious Calendar 2013

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