A Visit To Emanuel Temple

After a visit to Emanuel Temple, someone will quickly learn two things: Christianity and Judaism are very similar, but also are very different. Oak Park’s Emmanuel Temple was built for its inhabitants to practice the belief of Judaism. On Sunday a group called "Kensington" sets up and performs services at Groves High school. These two churches are different, two different faiths, but have the same goal. This goal is to have people convert to their faith. Sure, the churches goal is the same, is harder to achieve, but the benefits of the effort of this goal, and is important. The effort made by the churches causes a few great qualities of both; gives both churches a unique feel, gives people freedom, and shows the diversity of our country.

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Having people actually attend their services is better. At Temple Emanuel/ Kensington a visitor will know exactly why others attend that church: the atmosphere of the church .The people are very nice, nothing but smiles and positive conversation fills the building. The community of the church sends good vibes to newcomers. The atmosphere of Emanuel Temple is not only inviting it's also very reverent. Kensington's atmosphere is a little different. Kensington's service is a little bit more "wild". People still get into it. It's a mixture of rock and roll, and Jesus. Visitors are welcomed with a smile and the rush of beautiful music performed by a live band. Both communities have a great atmosphere of people and faith, but a different style of how church is. Having a good atmosphere really offers variety in people's faith life; if a church has a good atmosphere it opens that person up to new things in their life and faith. The first impression a church has (which is when someone enters the door) on someone can really affect the community, hopefully in a positive way. These two churches offer a community that fits their visitor’s spiritual