Fire in Hinduism, Christianity and JudaismFire ​​has the ability to burn everything, and this is why in Hinduism it can be described by the god Agni. Agni appears to be the creator of everything: "It is Agni, who sends rain, has covered the earth with the sky; and O Agni! art thou, the creator of everything." Then again Braham can be seen as fire in Hinduism, since he is the Supreme Lord. Fire symbolizes the splendor of the lord; it is purifying; and stands for splendor and illumination. It is said that "Braham is Jyotirmaya (full of light)". There is the Vedic fire ceremony performed by Hindus at all major life events, including birth and coming of age ceremonies, weddings and funerals, as well as all major religious holidays. 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 infinite cycle of death and rebirth. The fire dance is symbolic of the frenetic movement of the universe. In Christianity, fire is used to move from evil to good. It is one of the most expressive and oldest liturgical symbols. The sun as a principle of heat and light for the earth is a symbol of the divinity that illuminates and warms humanity. The following is a prayer that relates God to fire: "Lord God, almighty Father, inextinguishable light, who created all light, bless this light sanctified and blessed by you, who illuminated the whole world; make us enlightened by light and inflamed by the fire of Your splendor; and as you enlightened Moses when he came out of Egypt, so enlighten our hearts and our senses that we may obtain life and eternal light through Christ, Lord .org/cathen/06079a.htm) God is always represented with fire, usually with a burning candle. Fire is mentioned in the New Testament, in Luke 3:16, "John answered them all