On Wed, Feb 27, 2002 at 08:23:00PM -0600, Gary Amirault wrote: > I don't like a sword at all. The Sword Revelation is taking about is a Word > that can divide between soul and spirit, between bone and marrow. The Sword > and the red Cross is a reminder of when the church became militant under
Or perhaps its a reminder of Paul's words to the Ephesians about putting on the full armor of God so that you might be prepared to fight the battle against the enemy. > Constantine; an apostate church. It's a reminder of the Crusades where the > church became an instrument of Satan under the Cross and the Sword. I think > a symbol which represents a discerning Word would be a better symbol of the > truth behind what the Sword in Jesus' mouth actually means. A physical sword > does NOT convey the Truth. And many ministries and churches who like to tout > the Sword as part of their logo are often hard, pharisaic and unchristlike. > One of the Churches I was a part of had a sword across the Bible as their > logo. It always gave me a cold feeling. And the church was very pharisaical > so the sword was actually a reflection of their attitude. Find a symbol for > the Word as Truth which divided the Truth from Lies, darkness from light. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jorge Chacón > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 1:57 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [sword-devel] Official Logo: We need one?! > > > Hi, > > I actually like the downward pointing sword. It makes me think about > two things: first of the double-edged sword of the Spirit, and also > reminds me of the cross, due to its shape. > > I would not change anything in it, but if you do, keep in mind the two > points above, as for me they are what make the current image a powerful > one. > > > Jorge > > > <snip> > Hey Everyone, > > As I see that I will be sending letters out to copyright holders > really, really soon. I am putting together the last little bit of > touches to the whole process that includes having a professional looking > letterhead, which means I need a logo for The SWORD Project (you know if > anyone wants to help me out and provide me with a good finished > letterhead e-mail me.) What are people's opinion is the logo on the > website (http://www.crosswire.org/sword/) professional looking enough to > be used. Should we have a different one? Anyone still interested in a > logo contest? I am still willing to front some money for a prize for the > logo contest. > > In Christ, > Jonathan > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- ---- Fred Smith -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------- The Lord is like a strong tower. Those who do what is right can run to him for safety. --------------------------- Proverbs 18:10 (niv) -----------------------------
