Pentecost symbol The Dove

@Quimliqer 'For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to them that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.'

@peterleeAs a life long Christian, in the US, we recognize the symbol of the fish and the cross as relating to God and Jesus.

Perhaps you still have a bit of the Church of England in you and still feel the need to tell others what religious symbols they must use?

But you show me where , in the bible, its says "thou shall not eat doves", and I will stop!

@TexChik According to William Sesrack in his book: Montanism, A beginners guide. All the symbols I’ve mentioned were around until at least 500AD

The Church of England, as always holds a wide range of views concerning the work of The Holy Spirit. In one I go to, Anglocatholic, they reject speaking on tongues, prophesy and healing, but focuses on incense and ritual, and formal prayer . It sees the Bible as a resource.The work of the Holy Spirit finished with the formation of the New Testament. The Eucharist is central.

Another which I often worship in, takes the Holy Spirit as central, with speaking in tongues, prophesy, and healing. The Bible is considered, the word of God. Much more dynamic.

@peterlee The Church of England is responsible for ,in no small way, the founding of our country and our form of government. This year we celebrate our 250th year of freedom.