2006-09-13 09:50:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-09-13 09:51:23 · update #1
It's so you notice them as they weave in and out of traffic and then flip you off.
2006-09-13 09:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 4⤊ 5⤋
The fish symbol was a code during the times when the Romans used to persecute the Christians. Fish live in hiding under water in caves and the Christians of that time could relate to the fish, who did not want to be caught and brought out into the sun and killed off.
Also, some of the disciples were fishermen, and were supposed to be fishers of men, as some of the bible verses tell them to do.
These are the explanations given by some of my Christian friends. I hope these are correct. I am sure there are other interpretations of why the symbol of fish is used by Christians also and I would love to learn about them as well.
2006-09-13 16:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by NQV 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The fish are supposed to represent one of two things, the first is the statement of jesus "fishers of men" the other to represent the miracle of the fish and loaves. (No miracle there, back in those days everyone traveled with food, it was a large pot luck). However if you take the fish symbol and put it on its end, tail side down; you have the Oni the most ancient symbol of the goddess. Cut off the tail fins and stand it up you have the Ona the most ancient symbol of the god consort to the goddess. I used to have a "pagan fish" on the back of my car.
2006-09-13 16:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by ldyrhiannon 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
New Testament Christians used a fish as a designation or symbol of the fact that they were true followers of Jesus Christ as their only Lord and Savior from all their sins. They did mean to offend anyone in the process. I sure that is also true today.
2006-09-13 16:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by LARRY S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess....it's to symbolize their belief in creationism I believe. It's rather pointless as the fish was a symbol in ancient days as a way for Chritians to see if they were among friends. One would draw half of the fish and see if the other person drew the rest of the fish--if he didn't, no talking about God. If he did, they could openly speak about religion. They would draw these symbols in the dirt, so that it could be erased.
2006-09-13 16:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. We put them there because we want to.
2. We certainly weren't trying to impress you, who told you that you are the center of the universe?.
3. Get a dictionary if your spell check doesn't work.
4. Did you do your homework before you got on the computer?
2006-09-13 16:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christians put an ichthus on their cars because its an early Christian symbol, having to do with the disciples being "fishers of men", meaning bringing lost people to Christ.
2006-09-13 16:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by dunadain123 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Naw, just on alert, the car may suddenly be empty if the Rapture occurs lol.
Personally, I hate it when they have those on their cars and then drive like a satanist who's late for his appointment to kiss satan's rear lol
2006-09-13 16:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no, you don't have to be impressed, fish is just old christian symbol. in Latin that name for fish is ICTIS, and when you transcript this words: Jesus Christ Son of the God, in Latin and when you take first letters you get this word ICTIS (Isus Christus Theu Ios Soter)
2006-09-13 16:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why does it bother you?
Why do people put spinning wheels on their cars?
Why do some people drive cars with brown paint?
Live and let live man!
Peace!
2006-09-13 16:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by C 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The same reasons people get personalized licence plates or put rock star posters in their rooms. People are entitled to put whatever wherever. Get over it.
2006-09-13 16:55:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋