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Traditional churches face east in order to face the rising sun. This is not something that is mandated, it is more of a tradition.
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Why do Baptist churches face east?
Where did you get that idea from? Baptist churches don't necessarily face east. The church I am a part of now faces north, and my previous church faced west. To my knowledge, there is no general rule for Baptist churches to face east.
In which direction do Baptist churches face?
Baptist churched often ( but not always ) face East. Facing the "return of the Sun(Son)".
Why does Catholic churches face west?
Because East is thought to be the "holy direction": For example, the sun, which is the light of the world, rises in the East; Jesus was crucified facing the East, and the Tabernacle that existed in the desert in the Old Testement faced East.
When was Middle East Council of Churches created?
Middle East Council of Churches was created in 1974.
Which way do Christian churches face and why?
Unlike Muslim mosques which face the Kaaba in Mecca, Christian churches do not face any particular direction because there is no holy object or city in the Christian faith. Christians believe that Jesus is in Heaven and their holy city will be the New Jerusalem that is revealed after Judgment Day. Answer 2: It used to be customary to have Christian churches facing east, and some still do. If you look back in history, greek and roman temples still had an orientation to the east - in that their front door faced east toward the rising sun. This is probably a remnant from earlier agricultural based religions. The door faced this way so that the cult statue inside would be looking towards the sun. In early christian churches, often the altar faces east so that the congregation faces east. This only happens of course when the urban space allowed a choice in orientation. It was and is not mandatory.
When was Fellowship of Middle East Evangelical Churches created?
Fellowship of Middle East Evangelical Churches was created in 1974.
Where do the traditional Chinese wedding take place?
in churches
When was Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East created?
Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East was created in 1924.
What are issues in the Australian churches today?
One of the major issues in Australian churches is how to stop churches from dying out. Many churches are populated by older people, and the younger generation is moving away from traditional churches, sometimes into agnosticism, sometimes into Pentecostal churches and sometimes into "new age" religions. Many traditional churches are seeking to ensure they cater to the needs of the younger computer/technology driven generation.
If you face east will west be to the right of you?
No if you face East West will be behind you.
Which direction do tipis face?
Traditional tipi setup should be with the door to the east. This is because the west is the place of death. You never want to wake up in the place of death. You want to step out of your tipi to the east in the morning.
Do todays churches face what first century churches faced?
Well, considering the First Amendment guaruntees Freedom Of Religion, we probably do not face prosecution for worshiping the wrong God.
