RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

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By TAHLIB

During these days when religious persecution seems the norm, who are the Yazidi? Two-weeks ago their persecution in Iraq brought them to our attention. The Yazidis are a tiny religious group who believe in one God as creator of the world who placed our care in the hands of seven angels including Tawsi Melek, the "Peacock Angel." Today we know their sacred symbol is the peacock. We also know they do not wear the color blue (perhaps because of the blue in the peacock). What we also know is that those who murdered journalist James Foley are seeking to destroy the Yazidi and their religious art, and that's why their "Peacock Angel" is my NEWS OF WEEK.

Melek Taus, "The Peacock Angel" (2009) by T. C. Dale (b. Belgium)

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhist Art of Week: Rescuing Ancient Artifacts of the Yungang Grottoes [More News]
• Christian Art of Week: Oklahoma Catholics Mobilize Against Black Masses [More News]
• Hindu Art of Week: An Intriguing Connection: Hinduism and Yazidism [More News]
• Islamic Art of Week: L.A.'s Islamic Art Shows Seek to Expand Our Vision [More News]
• Judaic Art Week: Sacred Verses Lead to Differing Opinions on Tattoos [More News]

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