(Originally written February 18, 2007 in Book 14)
Pocket Guide to World Religions
Win Corduan
Chapter 4
Religious buildings
Christian buildings are called churches.
The most important room in a church is the sanctuary.
Some churches are adorned with a cross or a crucifix, but others intentionally do not post them so as not to lead to idolatry.
Home practices
There are no specific guidelines for home practices.
Clothing
No formal requirements, only a general expectation for modesty.
Some sacramental clerics wear robes or vestments in church and some times outside of church settings.
Diet
There are no "unclean" foods according to Christianity.
Some Christian groups disparage tobacco and alcohol.
Calendar
Christianity adapted the calendar of the ancient Romans to their use.
They used the seven day week in continuing their Jewish origin.
Sunday is the Christian day of worship because that is the day Christ rose from the dead.
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