Fish Wars

Fish Wars

Hundreds of fish decals are being seen each day on cars. The main displays of the fish are the Darwin fish and the Jesus fish. One other is the Truth fish eating a Darwin fish. Each decal symbolizes opposing beliefs. These beliefs have been causing worldwide controversy for years. Creationism versus Evolution is the big debate. Proponents of each theory refuse to believe that the two can possibly coexist, Thus causing an all out fish warfare.
The fish warfare began with a simple Christian expression of faith. This expression is the symbol of the fish. Often times, the fish is seen containing the word Jesus or perhaps with the Greek letters IXOYE which represents “Jesus Christ God’s Son and Savior.” The reason the symbol of the fish is such a strong expression of faith has to do with the early Christians. The early Christians used the fish as a communication tool in order to avoid persecution by the Romans. Upon meeting a stranger, the Christian ...