Wednesday, November 3, 2010

My Church Observation in Sudamerica




Salta and Las Salinas (the salt flats) were great, minus my short of breath while being above sea level. During my visit I couldn't help but notice that the display of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion is a part of the norm in churches in Sudamerica (at least Buenos Aires, Salta, and some northern villages that I visited). A few years ago I visited churches in Europe, in addition to being raised in churches throughout my life, but I have never seen such a display of Jesus Christ in multiple churches. I'm talking about a real life image, not just a picture. Above are two similar displays in different churches, but I also saw huge displays of Jesus Christ lying down, as if he was resting after his crucifixion. I can admit that I was a little frighten of the site at first although I do understand its meaning. 


I wonder if people's faith in God would become substantial in a short amount of time and sustainable if they were to see such a display in church all the time?