2007-01-30 09:04:17 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We have. It is preparatory to the communion service.
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2007-01-30 09:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by ccttct l 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Brethren churches do! Feet washing done by Jesus was a sign of His deep humility and love for His disciples. Feet washing in the New Testament of The Holy Bible was also a sign of hospitality. Other churches think the principle of doing good to others is ths same as washing feet.
2007-01-30 09:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by LARRY S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do, it is called "Maundy Thursday" in the Presbyterian Church, and we have what is called "A meager meal" on the Thursday before Good Friday. In a lot of the churches, the Pastor and Deacons also wash the feet of the congregation during the service to symbolize the last day Jesus spent with the disciples before he was crucified. I was also told that it done to show that in order to be a leader, you must be able to serve, which is why Jesus did it to instruct the disciples.
2007-01-30 09:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think ( and it`s just an opinion ) that by foot washing Jesus wanted to say something in a symbolic way . He wanted to say that we must value and cherish our inferiors , and even serve them in order for them to understand how they should be and what they should do to become as we are . He proved this in a material and easy understandable way , appropriate to the common people of these times ( even if they were apostles ) . The meaning of the scene was humility and neighbour`s serving .
Nowadays , we mustn`t exactly wash somebody`s feet , but to do it inside , in our relations with each others . And I think it`s harder than the simple physical gesture .
2007-01-30 09:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by Florina R . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some churches foot washing still is observed on occasion. In the Episcopal Church the rector of a parish often washes the feet of parishioners on Maundy Thursday.
2007-01-30 09:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do - the head of the Church of England washes the feet of 12 volunteers every Maunday Thursday (the day we celebrate Jesus washing the disciples feet)
It's not very publicised though
2007-01-30 09:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Grace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about other denomination but i belongs to the Seven day Adventist Church and the washing of feet is a symbol of what takes place on Communion day
2007-01-30 09:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by simplesam0357@yahoo.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is incorrect to say they never did. In fact, they never stopped partaking of the Lord's supper and washing one another's feet that I know of. Christ's true followers have always done so even though they may have been a small remnant. We may not have sandals and dusty cobblestone streets but it is necessary to show our humility, love, and servanthood to one another in submission as the Savior showed by example that the least among us would be called the greatest. He humbled Himself and made them to know that is how He wanted all His followers to behave in unity and harmony in one mind and one accord. There's no competing to be out front or to be called by special titles ("call no man father"). Footwashing is equality in motion. How many ministers are willing to do so today?? How many saints are willing to serve one another in such a way without a twinge of guilty conscience for having gossiped or thought bad thoughts about their brothers or sisters? This practice helps maintain a spirit of humility and love.
Many have become too proud, modern and conventional to remember this symbolic practice of serving one another in love. I am pleasantly surprised to see as many denominations retaining this practice as there are represented here.
2007-01-30 10:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do. It's done every Maundy Thursday, as a symbol of the "Mandate" - the new commandment, of which foot-washing is the outward symbol.
I've washed uncountable feet, I can tell you that.
2007-01-30 09:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my dear Mr. Eastwood,
you have not done your homework.
you are generalizing about ALL Christians.
there are true Christian churches where "foot-washing" is practiced.
I myself have taken part in this at a Grace Brethren Church in Ohio.
it is not only a humbling experience to wash someone else's feet but more so to have yours washed.
2007-01-30 09:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because when he took off his sandals the disciples held their noses and yelled Holy Smoke or something that started with another S.
If you have a foot fetish, and you do it with a female member of the congregation.
2007-01-30 09:11:59 · answer #11 · answered by Devil in Details 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋