The inside of a church is similar no matter where you attend services. There will be a stage, aisles, and pews. The decor of course will be different, as will the religious idols from sect to sect. But the main features remain the same, and have remained the same, for hundreds of years. Surprisingly, this was not always the case. Some common features inside and outside the church, such as pews and steeples, have an interesting history.

We Did Not Always Want to Sit Down At Church Services.

It is true. Churches were once an open-plan affair, and except for a few orthodox groups, almost all churches have permanent pews for worshippers. It was actually not until after the Protestant Reformation that places of worship were outfitted with this church furniture. The reason for this shi