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| − | A '''Halo''' is a radiant circle of light above a person's head, often depicted in Christian art. Halos are associated with being good and holy, so they are present about the heads of Saints, Jesus, Mary etc. | + | A '''Halo''' is a radiant circle of light above a person's head, often depicted in [[Christian]] [[art]]. Halos are associated with being good and holy, so they are present about the heads of Saints, Jesus, Mary etc. |
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| + | Halos are not mentioned in the [[Bible]]. Some Christians consider them to be a [[pagan]] adaptation into Christianity.<ref>[http://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-halos.html What does the Bible say about halos?]</ref> | ||
The word halo is often associated with the video game series by that name - See: [[Halo (video game series)]] | The word halo is often associated with the video game series by that name - See: [[Halo (video game series)]] | ||
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[[Category: Christianity]] | [[Category: Christianity]] | ||
Revision as of 18:17, November 10, 2011
A Halo is a radiant circle of light above a person's head, often depicted in Christian art. Halos are associated with being good and holy, so they are present about the heads of Saints, Jesus, Mary etc.
Halos are not mentioned in the Bible. Some Christians consider them to be a pagan adaptation into Christianity.[1]
The word halo is often associated with the video game series by that name - See: Halo (video game series)