2007-05-13 12:53:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We don't practice foot washing in my church because we believe that Jesus was using this example to get a point across.
The point being emphasized is that Jesus is a servant King. As an example, we should humble ourselves with a servant's attitude and seek to serve people. To consider the other person more worthy than yourself.
2007-05-13 13:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the Christian religion, most denominations do it in remembrance of the Last Supper when Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. We do it once a year, in holy week, what is call Maundy Thursday.
In other religions, I think the Hindu and Muslims do something, but I am not sure what or why. I have been to both a Mosque and a Temple and the bathroom has some strange place in the floor where you are to wash your feet. But, I don't understand it.
2007-05-13 13:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Christianity, some Episcopal churches have footwashing services on Maundy Thursday. Also some Catholic parishes will do it. The Primitive Baptists do it, and some Pentecostals. Also some Anabaptists and Seventh-Day Adventists.
This is from a Primitive Baptist website:
"Why do Primitive Baptists wash feet during communion?
John explains that, at the end of the Last Supper, the Lord began to wash the feet of the disciples. After performing this great act of humility, the Lord said, If I then, your Lord and master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done unto you (Jn 13:14-15). Primitive Baptists understand that this commandment is to be followed in literal detail as well as in spirit."
http://primitivebaptist.info/mambo//content/view/35/38/
2007-05-13 13:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the religions of the world mention "washing of the feet".
Hindouism, Christianity and in many Yoga Practices as well.
It is a form of purification. A washing of the sins when performed by the Teacher to the Follower.
And an act of worship when performed by the Follower to the Teacher.
2007-05-13 13:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that the Seventh Day Adventists do that.
Jesus washed His deciples feet.
John 13:5
Then he poured water into a pan and began to wash the disciples' feet. He wiped their feet with the towel he had tied around him.
2007-05-13 13:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Catholic Church, on Holy Thursday, there is a ritual for the washing of the feet as a commemoration of what Jesus did for His disciples.
The priest asks 12 men to come and represent the apostles and then the priest washes their feet.
2007-05-13 12:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Veritas 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
In the Catholic church, washing of the feet is practiced on Holy Thursday.
2007-05-13 12:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by Rosie1952 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Islam. You've gotta wash your feet before each call to prayer, or some such. They're big on that.
2007-05-13 13:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by Pearl Jam 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Islam...one must be completely clean before prayer and washing feet is a part of this
2007-05-13 12:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In Hinduism one touches the feet to show respect.
2007-05-13 12:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jade 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋