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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.
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When was Christian Churches Together created?
Christian Churches Together was created in 2006.
When was Australian Christian Churches created?
Australian Christian Churches was created in 1937.
When was International Christian Churches created?
International Christian Churches was created in 2006.
When was American Evangelical Christian Churches created?
American Evangelical Christian Churches was created in 1944.
When was National Association of Congregational Christian Churches created?
National Association of Congregational Christian Churches was created in 1955.
When was New Testament Christian Churches of America created?
New Testament Christian Churches of America was created in 1969.
Are there Christian polygamist churches?
Some Mormon churches have polygamous worshippers.
Where can someone buy a Christian t-shirt?
You can buy a Christian t-shirt from venues of most churches. These churches sell these t-shirts mostly as a way to attract donations. An online site called JCLU Forever also sells Christian t-shirts.
How many Christian Churches are there?
Thousands of them
Why do traditional churches face east?
Traditional churches face east in order to face the rising sun. This is not something that is mandated, it is more of a tradition.
When was Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova created?
Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova was created in 1991.
When did Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches in North America end?
Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches in North America ended in 2008.
