Why were the Religious Freedom Awards created?
The Religious Freedom Awards were born in 2014 in Madrid, created by the President of the Church of Scientology of Spain. They arise from seeing that there is no similar award that is awarded for the promotion and defense of Religious Freedom. In 2015 they came under the responsibility of the Foundation for the Improvement of Life, Culture and Society.
Both the Spanish Constitution and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights extol the need for Religious Freedom to exist in all its senses. Individual and associative consciousness about the existence of the human being is linked to the search for the origin and reason for creation.
With this Award, the work of those people or institutions that have demonstrated over the years their fight and determination to defend Religious Freedom is recognized. Even beliefs that they themselves did not share, and that their actions have brought human beings closer to that goal so sought after by many of Total Religious Freedom.
Why a sword?
This “Religious Freedom Awards” is presented in the form of Tizona, forged in Toledo.
Both in prehistoric times and today, the same in different religions as in popular folklore. You only have to look at the different sword dances that exist in most cultures to realize that the sword has a similar spiritual meaning. Also a magical mission when fighting dark forces. This spiritual weapon symbolizes the defense of peace and order through the authority granted by reason.
But in addition, the sword has a deeper and more esoteric symbology that becomes magical. This, if we understand as magical the ability of an object to transmute and transform the interior of a person. It is the Archetype of the Sword that most penetrates with nature and the human essence, as an extension of the individual, an expansion of the active will and, therefore, it has been and is the physical representation of the Honor and Dignity of a Knight. defender of Light against Darkness.
More meanings of the sword
For Alfonso X the Wise, the sword symbolizes the virtues of: sanity, strength, moderation and justice. Sanity calls for prudence. Fortitude, which is a virtue that makes man stand firm against the dangers that come to him. Moderation, which is temperance, tranquility of spirit. Justice, which is the right to apply it and let oneself be carried away by it.
Both in prehistoric times and today, the same in different religions as in popular folklore. You only have to look at the different sword dances that exist in most cultures to realize that the sword has a similar spiritual meaning. Also a magical mission when fighting dark forces. This spiritual weapon symbolizes the defense of peace and order through the authority granted by reason.
But in addition, the sword has a deeper and more esoteric symbology that becomes magical. This, if we understand as magical the ability of an object to transmute and transform the interior of a person. It is the Archetype of the Sword that most penetrates with nature and the human essence, as an extension of the individual, an expansion of the active will and, therefore, it has been and is the physical representation of the Honor and Dignity of a Knight. defender of Light against Darkness.
Moderation, which is temperance, tranquility of spirit. Justice, which is the right to apply it and let oneself be carried away by it.
History of the meaning of swords
For centuries, swords have played a crucial role in the history of Spain. These legendary weapons have been symbols of power, bravery and protection. But beyond their military function, swords have also been used to represent something even more valuable: the knowledge and culture of the kingdom.
In the Middle Ages, swords made for kings went beyond their usefulness in battle. They were masterpieces of craftsmanship, carefully forged and adorned to reflect the grandeur and identity of the crown. Master swordsmiths used ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation to give life to these weapons.
The process of making a royal sword was laborious and required exceptional skill. It began with the selection of the best materials, such as high-quality steel and the handle decorated with precious materials. The master swordsmith then heated the metal in the flames of the fire and skillfully hammered it to shape the blade.
The next step was tempering, a crucial technique to ensure the strength and durability of the sword. It consisted of heating the blade until it reached a critical temperature and then cooling it rapidly to harden it. This process was repeated several times to achieve maximum quality and flexibility in the sword.
Once the leaf was ready, it was decorated. Master swordsmiths used inlays of gold, silver and precious stones to embellish the hilt and guard of the sword. These details not only added beauty, but also showed the wealth and prestige of the kingdom.
Royal swords were more than just weapons, they were symbols of authority and protection of the kingdom. They represented the bravery and justice of kings, as well as the cultural legacy and heritage of Spain. These swords were passed down from monarch to monarch, and each one told a unique and powerful story.
To this day, Spanish swords continue to be admired for their beauty and craftsmanship. They are silent witnesses to a rich and fascinating history, reminding us of the importance of knowledge and culture in protecting what is most valuable about a nation: its identity.
