criticisms

• P. Edwards: Symbols do not convey factual information and are therefore meaningless. They cannot be verified using sense experience or empirical evidence.
• Symbols are culturally determined and can be misleading e.g. Symbol of God as a shepherd might appear to be meaningless to an urban setting.
• Symbols can be superficial, inadequate and inappropriate.
• Symbols can become trivialised e.g. The Christian symbol used in jewellery etc.
• Symbols are subjective.
• Symbols cannot give insight to things beyond human knowledge.
• Symbols are only of use to a believer.
• What truth can symbols convey?