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A 'fishy' tale?
In the years following the ascension of the resurrected Jesus to heaven, the Christian church grew rapidly.
Christians soon found themselves to be the subjects of persecution by both the Romans and the Jews.
In many locales, it became dangerous to be known as a Christian.
Thus, when two strangers met and thought maybe they were fellow believers, one of them would draw, on the ground, the upper half of the fish symbol.
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Recognizing the symbol, the stranger would add a second curved line and complete the drawing of a fish.
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It is a very simple shape to draw - just two curved strokes. It could be drawn quickly, and erased just as quickly if there was no sign of recognition on the part of the stranger.

2006-09-30 08:51:32 · 8 answers · asked by prometheus_unbound 3 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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ques·tion Pronunciation (kwschn)
n.
1.
a. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply.
b. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture.
2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue.
3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics.
4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration.
5.
a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.
b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.
6. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.
v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions
v.tr.
1. To put a question to. See Synonyms at ask.
2. To examine (a witness, for example) by questioning; interrogate.
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2006-09-30 09:01:34 · update #1

8 answers

The fish was the symbol of the Sumerian God, Enki.

And predates Christianity by thousands of years.

Enki:

"His symbols included a goat and a fish,. . ."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enki

2006-09-30 08:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Left the building 7 · 2 0

Do I smell something fishy or are you just saying nonbelievers might wined up singing "cod heads cod heads eewy gooy cod heads" if so lol oh and by the way the name Jesus is what inspired the use of the fish the letters in Greek say fish every thing under the sun was worshiped by the pagans at some point.

2006-09-30 15:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by esoreinna 2 · 0 0

What's your question again? We swim with fish because of some symbol that was drawn in the sand?
Are you feeling ok?

2006-09-30 15:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by helpme1 5 · 1 0

I believe that fish is an old pagan symbol as well.

2006-09-30 15:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by Ana 5 · 0 0

But a rather interesting one, as I never heard it before

2006-09-30 15:54:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

this is not a question

Nope it is still a story with a fake question at the top. reported

2006-09-30 15:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by GayMatthewSF 1 · 1 1

davy jones is gowing to have his hands full if that is the case

2006-09-30 15:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by andrew w 7 · 1 0

yeah

2006-09-30 15:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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