This is something myself and particularly my Brother Shola have noticed in recent years.
Often there is so much red in some church buildings; on the alter, on the chairs, the floor and trapings etc.
Isn't red often symbolic of the devil, or hell?
I have looked on a number of websites and found tat red is used in Catholicism often, well that means nothing to me. Also that sometimes it symbolises the blood of Christ or the Pentacost, but does it have to be a permanent fixture?
We are children of the 'light' we just feel in our spirits that this is all not quite right, but I was just wondering if 1) anyone else has noticed this and 2) anyone else sees this all as strange?
AS YOU KNOW THE DEVIL IS AN IMITATOR OF EVERYTHING GOOD THAT REPRESENTS GOD. And you also very well know the devil is not dressed up in a RED suit (:laugh:)...NOIR LOOKS LIKE THIS:devil:...:laugh:
Red represents the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Many Christian people in the church for as far back as I can remember, and that's waaay back in ancient times (I'm so OLD) :ROFL:... anywayzzz, RED or White or both colors are worn on 1st Sundays of the month during Communion, Red or white or both colors are also worn on 5th Sunday of every three months which also represents the blood Jesus shed on the cross.
Many churches are changing the colors of their interior in their church pews, choir chairs, and pulpit seating to RED instead of the earth-tone colors to prevent people from falling asleep during the sermon...sad, but true :ROFL:
COLORS MATTER Red. Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure.
I was taught that "colors" are Symbolic in many Religions. The Red represents the Blood of Christ and White represents the Purity of Christs Sacrifice...My lil Church is old. It has white walls, oak pews and blue pew cushions. It is very simple with 3 empty crosses on one wall and a few artificial plants and fresh flowers occasionally. No distractions for our focus is on Jesus.
If a Churches decor is all about the splendor and decor...well...I wouldn't be looking or listening to the sermon, I'd be distracted...
Can i be the kill joy to this ridiculous discussion which has not Biblical significance whatsoever.
Do you actually believe GOD ALmighty is concerned about what colors are used in dumb building.
Carl there are more important things in this life then to be concerned about a color, such as there being NO PRETRIBULATION RAPTURE, and the possible fulfillment of Ezekiel 38, and clowns are concerned about colors in a building.
No wonder the Americans are looking towards Mecca.
CARL, HOPE ALL OF THIS WILL HELP... I don't know if you are Catholic, Methodist, Baptist or Lutheran, or what denomination of faith you are... but for the most part RED is used in for different reason in these church, and are used as I so stated earlier to keep people awake during sermons in Baptist churches...
Red symbolizes blood. Israel's sin as brilliant scarlet and deep-red crimson is analogous to the bloodstained hands of murderers ( Isaiah 1:15 Isaiah 1:18 ). The images of red, blood-soaked garments of God as an avenging warrior ( Isa 63:1-6 ) and the fiery red horse bringing slaughter through warfare ( Zech 6:2 ; Rev 6:4 ) describe divine retribution against evildoers (see also Joel 2:31 ; Rev 6:12 ). The red color of the dragon ( Rev 12:3 ) and beast (17:3) symbolizes the shedding of innocent blood ( 11:7 ; 16:6 ). The red heifer ( Nu 19:1-10 ) and scarlet wool ( Heb 9:19 ) symbolize the Old Testament means of purification through blood; the New Testament powerfully expresses the fullness of Christ's atoning work through a contradictory color image: believers' robes are washed pure white through the blood of the Lamb ( Revelation 7:9 Revelation 7:13-14 ; 19:13-14 ).
MEANING OF CHURCH COLORS - Red is the color of fire and so symbolizes the presence of God (Fire of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost). It is the liturgical color for Pentecost. It is considered the color of the Church, since red can also symbolize the blood of martyrs. It is sometimes used for Maundy Thursday and during Eastertide. In Roman Catholic tradition it is used for Palm Sunday in anticipation of the death of Jesus. In some traditions it is used to commemorate special days for martyrs or saints, or for the ordination of priests/ministers.
I have looked into all of that symbolism you talk about Ella, but in all honesty, should we need d�cor to remind us of these things?
To me, red is about warning and danger and, yes satan doesn't really where a red cloak, but it clearly is the colour most people tend to associate with him, so, because I'm aware of so mush apostasy in so many churches, false prophets and doctrines etc, I just thought that perhaps wicked antichrists might use this colour as a deception tool as well, even to dull our spirit man.
I am simply a born again Christian btw Ella, certainly not Catholic.
I don't need symbolism, crucifixes, portraits of Jesus or candles to afirm my faith. Perhaps I'm over thinking it, just seems wrong.
About the falling asleep, well that's a little silly really, if ones going to worship God and starts falling asleep, I suggest they need deliverance or just more sleep at home!
Carl said: I don't need symbolism, crucifixes, portraits of Jesus or candles to afirm my faith. Perhaps I'm over thinking it, just seems wrong.
Yes, this may be true, we need nothing but the Word of God. But its not wrong when you take a look at the lay out of the Temple in the Old Testament as well, as the Temple,of the New Testament. All the Temples of the Lord were beautiful, and yes we know God doesn't live in a building made by man, but He does show up in those same buildings in man's presence so that man can feel His presence. And yes, I think you rae going overboard in your thinking, which is a non-essential and sometimes things as this turns out thoughts from God more than the decoration in the sanctuary. God requires our VERY BEST for Him,and if a church doesn't go overboard with their decoration in th sanctuary, I have no problems with this... and I doubt if this si a concern of God, I would think He is more concerned with the minister feeding His sheep and lambs,and the sheep and lambs receiving the food they are being feed for spiritual growth.
CARL: About the falling asleep, well that's a little silly really, if ones going to worship God and starts falling asleep, I suggest they need deliverance or just more sleep at home!
:ROFL: yeah, it may sound silly, but its a truth. People do fall asleep in church all the time, because for some reason when it coemns to the things of God people's attention spam is is only about 10 minutes, this is because they only come to church as a ritual and not as a faithful reasonable dutiy to worship the Lord. God teaches us to COMPEL them to come to Christ, well, this means making the pews, chairs, and carpet,etc., bright RED, then so be it ... maybe someone will stay awake long enough to hear a word from the Lord :zzzz::ROFL:
CORRECTION: And yes, I think you ARE going overboard in your thinking, which is a non-essential and sometimes things as this turns OUR thoughts from God more than the decoration in the sanctuary. God requires our VERY BEST for Him, and if a church doesn't go overboard with their decoration in THE sanctuary, I have no problems with this... and I doubt if this IS a concern of God, I would think He is more concerned with the minister feeding His sheep and lambs,and the sheep and lambs receiving the food they are being feed for spiritual growth..
SIDE-BAR: ... NOT HOW A CHURCH IS DECORATED OR WHAT COLORS THEY ARE USING THAT ARE AND/OR NOT APPROPRIATE.
