Fire in Hinduism, Christianity and JudaismFire ​​has the ability to burn everything, and that is why in Hinduism it can be described by the god Agni. Agni seems to be the creator of everything: “It is Agni, who makes rain, covered the earth with the sky; and O Agni! It is you who are the creator of all things.” Again, Braham can be seen as fire in Hinduism, since he is the Supreme Lord. Fire symbolizes the brilliance of the lord; it is purifying; and this represents radiance and illumination. It is said that “Braham is Jyotirmaya (full of light)”. There is the Vedic fire ceremony practiced by Hindus during all major life events, including birth and coming of age ceremonies, weddings and funerals, as well as during all major religious festivals. Common to all branches of Hinduism, the fire ceremony is very important in the lives of many Hindus. The god Shiva is surrounded by a circle of fire representing samsara, the endless cycle of death and rebirth. The fire dance is symbolic of the frenetic movement of the universe. In Christianity, fire is used to change from evil to good. It is one of the most expressive and ancient liturgical symbols. The sun as the principle of heat and light for the earth is a symbol of divinity which enlightens and warms humanity. The following is a prayer connecting God with fire: “Lord God, Father Almighty, inextinguishable light, who created all light, bless this light, sanctified and blessed by you, which has illuminated the whole world; use the beings illuminated by light and inflamed with the fire of Your luminosity; and as You enlightened Moses when he came out of Egypt, so enlighten our hearts and our senses that we may attain life and eternal light through Christ, Lord. (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06079a.htm)God is always represented by fire, usually by a lit candle. Fire is mentioned in the New Testament, in Luke 3:16: “John answered all