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Cult Image references a symbol, idea, or overarching object that plays a role in the harmony of a community. There are a myriad of examples in varying cultures that use cult images as a central representation. Some examples, unrelating to religion, may include family crests, branding logos, or other symbols of a specific idea, such as a mandala. The idea of a cult does not necessarily embody a specific grouping of people who follow the role of one person, but rather a group of people or culture of people who involve themselves all in a similar thing or idea.

Religious Examples of Cult Image
The Cross (Crucifixion of Christ)- The cross is very well one of the most prominent and well recognized images in the world. Whether or not a person is religious, particularly in America, the cross has become ingrained in the culture of the backbone of America. Money in the United States is printed with "In God We Trust", although money itself does not have any religious reference. Crosses are meant to represent a crucifix, which represents the story in the bible in which Jesus sacrificed himself for the good of his people. Those who are of Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodoxic, Moravian, Lutheran, and Angelicin all participate in using the cross as an identifier for religion. Particularly in more developed countries, this ultimately encompasses a large amount of the population who may use the cross to identify themselves.

Dharma Wheel- The Dharma wheel is an image those is used for worship in Buddhism. The Dharma represents and symbolizes all of the teachings of the Buddha. The Dharma is a wheel or circle, that maintains different qualities that are mean to be essential to the Buddhist religion. Typically, the wheel shows the eight step path that Buddhists follow to reach Nirvana. The symbol is a wheel in order to show the flow of life. The Buddhist religion believes in reincarnation. The circle of life is refenced, as life does not end in death.