Template talk:ConceptionsofGod

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Does this template really need a crudely scratched-out version of the "Eye of Providence" symbol, which is certainly not an Islamic, Bahá'í, Sikh, Buddhist, or Hindu symbol, and which is extremely controversial in some contexts? It also seems to be displayed at a larger size than images in comparable templates. At least more attractive versions can be found at commons:Eye of Providence... AnonMoos 16:07, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

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I went through Commons and looked at all the religous symbols that may be more appropriate:

I have these organized alphabetically, by religion. I'd be fine with any of them. The Khamsa (I don't know why it's being called that. Khamsa just means 'five' in Arabic.) is closest to the current one but more attractive. The one that least belongs here is the Faravahar because it signifies more of how people should live than an understanding of God. My favorites are: Baha'i, Dove, God is love, Aum and Ek Onkar. -LambaJan 21:45, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

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I'm not sure you quite understand -- a symbol which is strongly identified with any one single religion wouldn't necessarily be very appropriate for this template, which rules out all of the images above except Creationism and Khamsa (and Khamsa is identified with folkloric amulets, rather than "conceptions of God"). Better the template have no image at all than an inappropriate image. AnonMoos 00:18, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

That makes sense, but earlier you made three criticisms of the Eye of Providence symbol: 1.- it's of low quality, 2.- it isn't associated with any of the religions in the template and 3.- it's controversial in some contexts. The images I found corrected points one and two, and arguably three.

Now you're making a new point, one that I wholeheartedly accept. I thought about it and doubted anyone would mind, but then I am a terrible optimist sometimes. I'll make the change. -LambaJan 04:49, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

Actually, the Eye of Providence symbol is associated with Christianity (i.e. only ONE of the religions mentioned in the template), which was the main problem. Of course, the Eye of Providence is also associated with Freemasonry and Bavarian Illuminati conspiracy theories (which is also kind of a problem)... AnonMoos 16:51, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

I would vote for the eye (a better quality image), the creationism sphere, or some kind of symbol for infinity. No symbol is fine too. Cuñado - Talk 07:14, 23 September 2006 (UTC)