labarum
The labarum is a blend of solemnity and showiness, a piece of cloth draped in the guise of faith. It proclaims revelation while actually serving as a stage prop for power’s propaganda. By adorning it with holy symbols, it soothes an anxious populace and sells them a false sense of security. It pretends to guide seekers of truth, yet invariably leads them along the vested interests of established authorities.