Temples
have changed little since their creation by ancient cultures. As holy
grounds for devotees, tradition dictates that such spaces adhere to
the strict standards set by those before (or by their deities).
However, this hasn't stopped modern-day faithful from altering their
temple furniture to suit their religious needs.
The
Christian faiths, in particular, have some of the most
curious-looking furniture for their churches. Rich wooden fixtures
serve as pews, benches, confession booths, altars, and so on. Such a
tradition can be traced back to Jesus' origins as the son of a
carpenter. While most Christian churches tend to have embellishments
here and there, the furniture used remains wooden and very simple in
construction.
Wooden
furniture provides just enough comfort for the devout to sit on, yet
are purposefully left without cushioning. This is to invite the
faithful to experience the simplicity and hardship that the church
often preaches about, as well as to prevent celebrants from easily
falling asleep. Benches are used instead of individual chairs since
the communal sitting arrangement instills a sense of community. They
may appear like nothing more than just rows of wooden benches, but
church furniture
provide comfortable spaces from which devotees can readily celebrate
Mass without trouble.
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