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Describe the main features of a specific place of Christian worship?  

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CHRISTIANITY COURESEWORK A i Describe the main features of a specific place of Christian worship? There are many different styles of church building. Some are highly decorated and dominate the landscape. Others are plain, undecorated and simple. The style of church building usually reflects the way in which each denomination chooses to worship. Anglican churches are often built in the shape of a cross, this is called a cruciform. It is a symbol of Christian belief. The central part of the cross shape is known as the nave. Anglican churches have spirals or towers, pointing to the sky. A spire makes the church easier to see. These remind Christians to look up to God. It is a symbol of reaching up to God, and is used to make the building a prominent feature of the community. The most important part of Anglican churches is the Altar, when worshipers face the altar,...

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