when the heavens are above
2007-12-27 07:42:58 · 17 answers · asked by saveitok 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You do not have to bow your head, God looks at the heart- however I think it is a sign of humility.
2007-12-27 09:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was not always that way. Many prayed looking up in oldern times. It does look more respectful, to be lower than the person we are praying to, but no rules about looking down that I have ever read or heard.
2007-12-27 15:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The heavens are not above. They are within.
People bow their head for respect. Same as for kneeling.
2007-12-27 15:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the basic premise in Religion is to be subservient, to lower ones self, to throw "self-esteem" and self-worth to the Four Winds.
2007-12-27 15:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In prayer I humble myself before the Lord looking down, when I Praise Him I look up. : )
2007-12-27 15:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by †ℱαìtℎ7♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i actually have no idea..
i think it means that you're silently praying, and you don't want to look at anything, and you close your eyes, and that's the perfect way to call to the lord..
2007-12-27 15:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by TempoBronze124 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good question. probably to bow their heads to the heavens and to show respect. =)
2007-12-27 15:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by ☮~☼~Indigo Child~☼~☮ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect, you are showing that you have respect for God by lowering your head. It's a tradition you don't' have to, but many still do.
2007-12-27 15:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do some people believe God lives in the sky?
2007-12-27 15:51:09 · answer #9 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
catholic tradition - close your eyes and bow your heads.
its to stop you looking around and being distracted. if the priest saw you looking around during prayer time, you get into trouble after church.
2007-12-27 15:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋