A famous church in cologne (germany). i went inside to see how it looks like. i was wearing a winter cap. someone came to me i dont know if it was a priest, he asked me to take off my cap. he got really angry. i didnt really get all this. and i left that place.
why he asked me to take off my cap ? is it something related to religion ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Koelner_Dom_bei_Nacht_1_RB.JPG
2006-09-10 08:42:16 · 17 answers · asked by Purple Rain 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes it was apparently required to show respect inside the chapel by removing any head gear. Different religions have different ways of expressing respect on holy ground. Some require you to remove your shoes. It's sad that he became angry instead of explaining to you better what was the custom.
2006-09-10 08:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's disrespectful. You should not wear a hat in ANY building, but especially a church. It is bad ettiquete and in other countries considered an insult.
From now on, take off your hat no matter where you go. It had nothing to do with being a church.
2006-09-10 15:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men should always remove their headgear before entering a church---it is customary among Christian churches. The priest or minister should not have gotten upset with you----he should have calmly asked you to do so. Obviously, he was having a religious moment.
2006-09-10 15:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by Preacher 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not religious, but I believe that it's a matter of respect. Just like you go into someones house and they may ask you to not wear your hat inside.
2006-09-10 15:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by axlman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just common courtesy to take off your hat in any building structure. Maybe you need to try another church you feel more comfortable in, because going to church is good for you. Learn more about history of Jesus Christ.
2006-09-10 15:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by guardianangel.michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that particular church, it's probably disrespectful to wear head dressing.
In other parts of the world, you must wear a head dressing to enter a religious temple.
Funny, eh? It just goes to show you that it's just ritual.
I'm certain that God doesn't discern.
2006-09-10 15:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by T Time 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it's the only possibility. I can't understand any other answer. It could be as a sign of politeness or formality. Anyway... I like the picture you give in the link below your text, it's wonderful
2006-09-10 15:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by eljeffbuck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to my knowlege. Its just a high respect for the House of God. We in the US have gotten away from a lot of respectful norms and that is just one of them.
Reverence may be the key.
2006-09-10 15:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its considered respect to remove your hat in doors. I don't go to a church that hung up on appearance. I invite you to experience a non denominational church, a Charismatic church and see the difference.
2006-09-10 15:46:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There was an English word on the cap. Germans do not like English language!
2006-09-10 15:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Q8aviation 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋