Religion in national symbols

Religion in national symbols can often be found in national anthems or flags. This has led to controversy in some secular states in regard to the separation of church and state, when the national symbol is officially sanctioned by a government.

Flags which incorporate symbols of religion

Dharmic religions

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

Traditional

National anthems which incorporate religion

Former national anthems

Coat of arms which symbolize religion

Dharmic religions

Christianity

Former

Islam

Former

Judaism

Traditional

Former

See also

• Religious symbolism
• French law on secularity and conspicuous religious symbols in schools
• Religious symbolism in the United States military
• United States Department of Veterans Affairs emblems for headstones and markers

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