Symbolism and the language of the liturgy

In talks with journalist Bill Moyers, the mythologist Joseph Campbell said about the power of symbolism lived in community life. When the judge comes in a black suit, sitting behind a desk and asks the high court to order with a hammer is not a common man. He is the embodiment of the law. He is justice. He is the authority.A uniform and dress code are not just utilitarian. The police, soldiers, nurses, and even the bartender, school boy, or utility man wearing the uniform for its function. Out of Uniform …