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We were talking about this last night in the archivists server actually. We couldn't come to a consensus, but some suggestions were a star or a thought bubble. You can do a symbol that's related to another aspect of the term, or put a more metaphorical, vague symbol like a triangle or circle. You can also simply not include a symbol.

In general, it's best not to put any specific religious symbols on flags that are meant to cover multiple religions. The reason we specifically called out Christianity is because that's the only one we've seen people do it with.

other christian symbols to look out for:

other variations of the cross such as the byzantine cross, the slavonic cross, the maltese cross, the baptismal cross...

also please don't use crusader crosses or related symbolism even if it is a christian flag. I should hope i don't need to explain why the crusades were not a good thing

NEVER USE THE IRON CROSS i don't have to explain why

rosaries. again, I don't know why it needs to be said, but rosaries are not applicable to every religion

the sacred heart. this is a heart on fire with thorns around it, usually with a cross or something on top

the immaculate heart of mary, another on fire heart with swords surrounding or piercing it

crowns of thorns in general

certain depictions of halos (such as cruciform halos) are inherently christian. halos do appear frequently in other religions, but some originate with christianity, so you should do your research

the luther rose: a white flower with a red heart inside. usually identified as christian by a cross over the heart, but using it without the cross is still dicey

lambs and shepherds, in certain depictions

doves

chalices, specifically if they have a cross or X of some kind on them

the jesus fish (ichthys). this one is self explanatory I think

check any interlocking triangles or three symbols in one, they could represent the trinity

the alpha and omega symbols in christian contexts represent jesus. obviously fine in most contexts, but be aware of that when making religion themed flags. if the two are intertwined, it's probably christian

the chi-rho, a P with an x through it, as well as other christograms

palm leaves (palm sunday)

trefoils and quatrefoils (commonly found on cathedrals, symbolizes the trinity and the four evangelists respectively)

the fleur-de-lis, specifically in a religious setting, represents lillies and thus christian purity and immaculate conception

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