In a religious context
2006-11-13 10:09:44 · 13 answers · asked by zoe des 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
when they were built eons ago it was for the people to recognize them as places of worship and prayer
2006-11-17 07:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by arfa54321 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These structures long preceded Christianity, dating back to fertility ceremonies of ancient pagan religions. Pagan priests used an upright stone, pillar, obelisk, or slender tower to represent the male sex organ. Even today, a stylized union of male and female genitals is found in many cultures.
Notice: “As to the lingam…representing the male organ, in some form or other--as upright stone or pillar or obelisk or slender round tower--it occurs all over the, world, notably in Ireland, and forms such a memorial of the adoration paid by early folk to the great emblem and instrument of human fertility, as cannot be mistaken…Above all, no doubt, there were images of the phallus and the vulva, the great symbols of human fertility” (from the website digital.library).
2006-11-13 10:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It represent the ascention, when Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of His disciples, following his resurrection. This is why the Mormons don't use a cross on their church, but only have a steeple or single spire - they try to focus on the resurrection and life rather than the crucifiction or death.
2006-11-13 10:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the elevation of God and worshippers to the Heavens. This need to gain height is common practise with religious buildings around the globe. PS. Freemasonry is NOT a satanic cult, although its influences on the founding of America are obvious.
2006-11-13 10:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask any little gray haired old lady that goes to church....but do some true research before you ask her....then watch her pass out...
2006-11-13 10:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by Blondie B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually a pagan leftover from Nimrod worship (sun worship). Noah's son Shem killed Nimrod and dismembered him. It is meant to represent the er, dismembered member of Nimrod. You can also find this on all Egyptian obelisks, including the Washington Monument. The designers of Washington, D.C. were Freemasons, which are a Luciferian (satanic) cult, going back to Egypt.
2006-11-13 10:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Well, incase some skydiver gets blown off-course, he can get nicely impaled by a church, proving, yet again, that religion causes the most death.
2006-11-13 10:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ivy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1) - so people can see the "house of god" from far and wide
2) - somewhere to put the bells
2006-11-13 10:12:57 · answer #8 · answered by Helen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a lighting strike to take the bolt to the ground
2006-11-13 10:18:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This has reference to the transcendence of God
2006-11-13 10:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋