PRINCETON, N.J. -- Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana are the most right-leaning states in the union, with between 46% and 49% of residents in each identifying as politically conservative. Massachusetts, Vermont and Hawaii are the most left-leaning, with 30% of residents in each of those states identifying as liberal.
Figurative: The term ashes is often used to signify worthlessness, insignificance or evanescence (Genesis 18:27 Job 30:19). Proverbs of ashes, for instance, in Job 13:12, is Job's equivalent, says one writer, for our modern rot.. For the ritual use of the ashes of the Red Heifer by the priests, see RED HEIFER.
The phoenix symbolizes rebirth. It might represent the sun which dies every night and is reborn the next morning. Among classical writers, it may represent those existing in paradise and enjoying eternal youth. Among Christians, it can represent rebirth after death.To many a Phoenix may represent a new beginning, that no matter how bad (hot) things may get you will get back up on your feet (rise out of the ashes). The Phoenix always rises from its own ashes.mong Christians, it can represent rebirth after death. To many a Phoenix may represent a new beginning, that no matter how bad (hot) things may get you will get back up on your feet (rise out of the ashes). The Phoenix always rises from its own ashes.