Puritans disapproved of religious art and decorated churches because they believed it could lead to idolatry or distract from the purity of worship. They preferred a simple and plain church environment focusing on the spiritual message rather than visual distractions. They felt that religious art could promote superstition and detract from the true message of Christianity.
because they were decorated and colorful nd the purirans believed in simple and plain churches
yes they are decorated they are almost the same as catholic churches!
An icon is a religious picture painted on a wooden tablet. The Greek Orthodox churches are decorated with icons.
Because they wanted to. Why does everybody question their motives?
he changed their religious way of life, by introducing a catholic way of life and decorative churches and services, which they greatly disliked. :)
schools and churches
Churches are decorated to create a reverent and sacred atmosphere for worship. Decorations such as artworks, stained glass windows, candles, and flowers are used to enhance the spiritual experience of the congregation and reflect the beauty and sacredness of God's house. Additionally, decorations can also communicate important religious themes and stories to the worshippers.
puritans
The biggest difference between the Separatists and the Puritans is that the Puritans believed they could live out the congregational way in their local churches without abandoning the larger Church of England.
Europeans built churches to use for masses for all the new converts to Catholicism. The building style was called plateresque. Later they used a baroque style. The walls were painted with religious pictures and altars were decorated with gold religious art.
A decorated orange is called a Christingle. This is a tradition with its origins in the Moravian church. The tradition later spread to Anglican and some other churches.
Their aim was to purify all the churches and to make everyone the same religion as them.