| 1 | Symbols are an essential and vital tool of the collective knowledge of humanity. |
| 2 | Without the existence of Symbols as a common sign, or mark, or familiar token, much of the knowledge and sciences of the world would not exist. |
| 3 | Indeed, it could be argued that the first Symbols were a catalyst to our deeper learning of the world around us. |
| 4 | The simplest shapes in nature also happen to be the most profound Symbols of every major culture. |
| 5 | The Symbol of the Circle as the sign of unity and cycle and return and life; and |
| 6 | The Symbol of the Triangle as the sign of hierarchy and engineering and law and relations; and |
| 7 | The Symbol of the Cross as the sign of unique place and time and season and renewal. |
| 8 | Any claim then that any one religion or one culture in time may own or control such Symbols is without merit. |
| 9 | Such Symbols and even similar attributes can be traced back for thousands of years in many cases. |
| 10 | For example, the symbol of the Cross is thousands of years older than the religion of Christianity. |
| 11 | The symbol of the Ankh of Egypt as a symbol of the complete man and the honorable and virtuous soul predates the use of the Christian Cross by more than 1200 years. |
| 12 | Yet Symbols also carry a perception of power and sometimes even fear, when certain symbols are associated with magic; and |
| 13 | The ancient Symbol of Ur and Mari of the Pentagram, later used by Pythagorus is a symbol immersed in claimed power and meaning; and |
| 14 | The geometric Symbol created by John Dee in the 16th Century of interlocking triangles that two hundred years later was falsely and absurdly attributed to the ancient Yahudi Priest King David; and |
| 15 | The geometric Symbol of wheel and power created by the Aryan Empire in the 4th Century of Uran (Iran) called the Swastika still holds great concern for people. |
| 16 | Thus some Symbols carry a negative perception through different cultures and have developed an association with alleged esoteric and occult wisdom. |
| 17 | Many philosophies that rely heavily on ritual, also rely on the promotion of such emotions concerning Symbols. |
| 18 | It is why for some, the mere appearance of a Symbol is sufficient to deduce any association as being one and the same thing. |
| 19 | Yet is this true? And how might we account for the nature of Symbols within Science? |
| 20 | To begin, the word Symbol comes from the Latin symbolus meaning a “sign, mark or token”. |
| 21 | The word itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word sumbolon meaning “a sign by which one infers something; a mark, token, badge, ticket, tally, check, a signal, watchword or outward sign”;and |
| 22 | Thus a Symbol may be defined in one sense as “a character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object”; and |
| 23 | A Symbol may also be defined as “any object, typically material, which is meant to represent another (usually abstract) even if there is no meaningful relationship”. |
| 24 | What then can be resolved within the realm of Science concerning the popular and widespread view that certain symbols carry “supernatural” powers? |
| 25 | In one sense, true Science reveals the paradox in operation when we consider the mystery of Pi and a circle or sphere approaching perfection. |
| 26 | The closer we come to a “perfect circle”, the more accurate the relation between the circumference and the diameter toward Pi. |
| 27 | Furthermore, when the line of the circumference is broken, then this addition from the perception of 1:3 (diameter to circumference) of 0.14159265….. disappears. |
| 28 | Similarly, in nature we find the reoccurring use of similar patterns and relations to create and harness shapes. |
| 29 | Thus, it can be reasonably argued at one point that the application of Symbols in life possesses a certain level of mystery, yet at the same time can be explained to some degree with scientific concepts. |
| 30 | There is no justification therefore to presume a Symbol of its own accord possesses supernatural powers, |
| 31 | Or that certain Symbols are the exclusive provenance of small classes of people. |
| 32 | Symbols are a gift to all the world and to all people. |
| 33 | They are our collective birthright. |
| 34 | Therefore, Summa Elementis Theologica recognizes and supports the notion within Ucadia of reclaiming all symbols to our collective rights. |
| 35 | That no longer can certain symbols be abandoned to a small minority who then claim possession and power of use. |
| 36 | Instead, we recognize the fact that until we overcome our superstitions, we remain trapped in the mind virus of fear and ignorance. |
| 37 | Our steadfast goal of Summa Elementis Theologica is not to become trapped or distracted by such uncertainty. |
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