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.
Order for the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes ï³ 6 D ISTRIBUTION OF A SHES Then the priests or ministers place ashes on the head of all those present who come to him, saying to each one: Repent, and believe in the Gospel. Or: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.