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Lv 6

As a Christian, would it be considered rude of me to..?

Pray and worship at other religious..."centers" despite not being of their faith?

Like, I'm Christian, confirmed Lutheran, though I don't practice it but I have the background of being one.

Say I were to go to Japan and visit a shrine. Would it be okay for me to pray at one despite not being Shinto? Would it be considered a good gesture to follow in their faith for the time that I'm there or would it be seen as rude since I don't wholeheartedly believe in it (what they would probably assume) and am not as well-versed in it as they are? Same as if I were to visit a mosque or a Hindu temple or a synagogue. Would it be alright? I've always wanted to experience being in these different places but have always been unsure if it would be rude or not.

I mean, I have been in a Mormon church twice, but since it's still technically Christian you just have to alter what you do a tiny bit, like folding your arms instead of clasping your hands when praying.

Any input or opinions would be nice.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Well hobby religion studies work out well for anyone I guess, but didn't Christ say, "Observe, but do not partake?" As in a lot of things?

    I know a lot of legalist who are disguised as Christians have a hard time figuring things out, but come on it was a very simple instruction.

    Source(s): How to judge yourself and hypocrites http://maturechristians.wix.com/imaa#!our-judgment...
  • 7 years ago

    Amo 3:3, Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

    2Co 6:17, Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    I think it's fine honestly, as long as you're not blaspheming in any way or pretending I think it's fine to say a prayer, a place of worship is a place of worship and as long as it isn't against that other religion then you're sound

  • jms043
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    In my opinion, if you are speaking to YOUR God when you pray at other faith`s holy places, then you are doing nothing wrong. It`s when you change your FAITH that you are doing wrong.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    If you should do such a ting. Your not a Christian.

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