Religion+-+Churches

=Religion - Churches= [|Above is photo of a Protestant church in Strasbourg, France.]

[|Above is a photo of a Roman Catholic Church.]

[|United Church of Christ]

Video in Saint Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia.

> ** Questions answered with the help of: [|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_(building]) and the Human Geo Text Book
 * 1) **What is the specific function of the structure or parts of the structure? ** The specific function of a church is to provide a place of worship and a haven to cultivate a relationship with God. The structure is an expression of religious principles.
 * 2) **Are there certain people (women or people of other faiths) who are not allowed in the structure, in certain areas of the structure, or to partake in any part of the religious practice that takes place there? ** In Christianity both men and women are welcome in these places of worship and different religions are welcome to participate in services, but are not always welcome to participate in communion or become members.
 * 3) **What makes this structure different from other places of worship?** Early churches were modeled after Roman buildings for public assembly, known as basilicas. Churches built during the Gothic period had a floor plan in the form of a cross. The cross is a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion   of Jesus Christ. Modern church buildings are varied due to availability of building materials.
 * 4) **Is there a reason for the location of the structure? ** In smaller communities, churches are traditionally the largest and tallest building and placed in an important square or other prominent location. Today, there is no specific rhyme or reason why churches are located where they are located.
 * 5) **Find the absolute location (la  **titude/longitude) of an example of the structure. ** St. John Fisher Catholic Church is located 32.22'N 56.03'W.