Bible Question: Since this is not Biblical would you agree with me if I say this is a tradition of men? not of the apostles? |
Bible Answer: junmeskie - Air-conditioned church buildings are not "biblical" either. Paul never preached in one in his life. But is it following "the traditions of men" to provide worshipers a cool place in the summer and a warm place in the winter? The Apostolic Church was not illuminated by electric lights either, so should modern houses of worship use lamps or candles? Benches at which worshipers can kneel and pray are not, in my view, a perversion of the gospel of Christ I say that, even though the church of which I'm a member does not have a so-called mourners' bench. Nor do air-conditioning nor electric lights pervert the gospel in any conceivable way. It is doctrine that needs ever to be scrutinized in light of the gospel that is the important consideration, not physical appurtenances. --Hank |