why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
P.S. Coffee, what do you mean by, "My own theory is that windows not only allow light in, but encourage people to look outside...not a good thing when the organization wants full attention..."
Since as you said, most in this forum are xjws, that means there must be some level of "free will", does this mean the "organization" has established a place where they have full control over their followers?
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
See, I look for some knowledge and all Sir82 can offer is sarcasm. He's angry!
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
Hey Coffe, I'm not angry, just perplexed. I like the irony of your career path. I was dismayed by Sir82's comments.
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
No I am not confusing one sect with another. I have observed what appears to be an absence of windows in the building construction of KH's and am curious as to why this is. Although I will admit I have never been inside a KH I have been inside several denomination's sanctuaries (Protestant, Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian), as well as several Jewish Synagogues, Muslim Mosques. I have even entered Buddist Temples and all had visible windows allowing natural light to enter the sanctuary.
Your answer confounds me, that there is no "sanctuary" but instead a library and offices surrounding a "large, open space?".
As my faith encourages a gathering place, sancyuary, where all congregants gather to worship I now am faced with another question, Do you worship a Deity or writers f text?
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
We know that the Amish for instance, do not allow photographs to be taken of them so as to prevent an idol being created. Since cost savings and budgeting does not make for good argument with a person with over thirty years of construction experience what would be the reasoning of the elders to advocate windowless buildings?
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
In over thirty years only two buildings you have entered have had windows, did those allow a line of site into the main sanctuary or gathering area?
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
Yes Blondie, I do travel extensively and have always been perplexed that, unlike other persuasions of religion, KH's are sans windows. Most, if not all denominations have some means of allowing natural light into the sanctuary or gathering place. I don't see this as such in JW.
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
Sir82, I find your replies to my query to be quite derogatory, as well as uninformed. If you consider the theories applied in selecting construction materials and the principle practices of heating and cooling you will note:
a. hot air rises and therefore the greater heat loss will be through the roof. Hence, heat gain also due to the large surface area of the roof during the cooling season.
b. During mild weather the "windows" could be opened to allow "free cooling".
I tend to think from your replies that crosses may intimidate you.
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
Can you please elaborate on the Pagan nature of windows? I perceive this notion to be a veiled attempt at "hiding" something. Would not eyes be considered Pagan since they are considered the "windows" to the soul in many circles?
BTW, another JW answered this query, "That the KH was trying to protect its electronic equipment from "undesireable" types. How do you respond to that?
why are there no windows in the buildings known as "kingdom halls of jehovah's witnesses?
Why are there no windows in the buildings known as "Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses?
