It is not only Christians who have open viewings and it is not a requirement it is a choice. It is a way for some people to say goodbye to the departed. Some times it doesn't hit home until you see it for yourself that the person has really passed away.
An unlocked or open front door.
a church truck
head first
a church truck
The Roman Catholic Church is a type of Christian Church.
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
The blanket symbolizes the white bib that we get when we are baptized, as our introduction to the church...the funeral symbolizes our entrance into heaven...
Bier, or church truck.
Unfortunately, there is no single answer to this question that will be acceptable to all Christian groups. For example, the Pope recently made public comments reflecting the long-standing teaching of his church that the Roman Catholic church is the one true church. Among other mainline Christian groups, there will be some that will claim exclusive rights to be considered the Christian church. Other moderate mainline churches will be open to varieties of other interpretations. There is no such separate entity as a 'Christian church' but rather a body of persons from many denominations who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord.
Yes, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is a Christian church.
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
The pope is the leader of the Christian Church but is only recognized as such by the Catholic Church.