Taylor Lee Chong
Ms. Lesley Kamphaus
ENG 105
18th October, 2015.
Polar Opposites: Similar Yet Different In Every Way The church is not a building; it is the unifying body of people who have come together with the common intention of prayer and worship. The church used to be a lifeboat rescuing the perishing. However, now it’s just a cruise ship recruiting the promising. With this universal misconception, church congregations, especially in pre-dominantly white churches, have dwindled over the past few years. However, in pre-dominantly black churches, the populations have remained constant and even increased. This phenomenon encourages many to question the differences between these two ethnically different churches, and the significantly disparate …show more content…
Apart from its magnificent size, both churches stood out like a needle in a haystack in their communities, with the Gesu Catholic Church’s towering building with light pink colored exterior standing out amongst the dull-colored corporate city skyscrapers, and the New Birth Baptist Church’s distinct brick building, standing out amongst the dilapidated buildings in its impoverished community. However, it was at this point, that a disconnection in similarities between the both holy places …show more content…
At the pre-dominantly black New Baptist Church, there was a struggle to get a parking spot, with everyone searching high and low for this precious gem. However, at the Gesu Catholic Church, the parking lot was sparse, giving one the option to choose which ever park he desires. With such large buildings, one would expect large populations at both churches. However, it was the contrary at the Gesu Catholic Church. This dilemma immediately puts one’s mind into a state of chaos, as one begins to question the reasons for the differences in the congregation turnout at these two ethnically different churches, which possess sufficient space to accommodate large populations of people.
Walking into the Gesu Catholic Church’s, the church’s majestic nature was breathtaking. With its opulent alter of gold and white marble, grand white marble statues surrounded by intricately detailed arches, golden wallpapered walls with intricate detailing, and its outstanding gothic fixtures hanging from the ceiling and walls facing one upon entering, the church’s magnificent aura does not go unnoticed. Its magnificence is further emphasized by the deafening silence, causing one’s mind to go into a state of reflection and
Ms. Lesley Kamphaus
ENG 105
18th October, 2015.
Polar Opposites: Similar Yet Different In Every Way The church is not a building; it is the unifying body of people who have come together with the common intention of prayer and worship. The church used to be a lifeboat rescuing the perishing. However, now it’s just a cruise ship recruiting the promising. With this universal misconception, church congregations, especially in pre-dominantly white churches, have dwindled over the past few years. However, in pre-dominantly black churches, the populations have remained constant and even increased. This phenomenon encourages many to question the differences between these two ethnically different churches, and the significantly disparate …show more content…
Apart from its magnificent size, both churches stood out like a needle in a haystack in their communities, with the Gesu Catholic Church’s towering building with light pink colored exterior standing out amongst the dull-colored corporate city skyscrapers, and the New Birth Baptist Church’s distinct brick building, standing out amongst the dilapidated buildings in its impoverished community. However, it was at this point, that a disconnection in similarities between the both holy places …show more content…
At the pre-dominantly black New Baptist Church, there was a struggle to get a parking spot, with everyone searching high and low for this precious gem. However, at the Gesu Catholic Church, the parking lot was sparse, giving one the option to choose which ever park he desires. With such large buildings, one would expect large populations at both churches. However, it was the contrary at the Gesu Catholic Church. This dilemma immediately puts one’s mind into a state of chaos, as one begins to question the reasons for the differences in the congregation turnout at these two ethnically different churches, which possess sufficient space to accommodate large populations of people.
Walking into the Gesu Catholic Church’s, the church’s majestic nature was breathtaking. With its opulent alter of gold and white marble, grand white marble statues surrounded by intricately detailed arches, golden wallpapered walls with intricate detailing, and its outstanding gothic fixtures hanging from the ceiling and walls facing one upon entering, the church’s magnificent aura does not go unnoticed. Its magnificence is further emphasized by the deafening silence, causing one’s mind to go into a state of reflection and