In the 14th century in Europe, apart from religious activities what did the public and nobles use the church for?<\/p>\n\t
My first inclination was to dismiss the question since it wasn’t biblically based, but I realized there is a small point that should be made. The question, from a biblical viewpoint, is inaccurate because the church is the people, not a place or a building. The Greek word\u00a0ekklesia<\/em>, which is translated as “church” in English, means the called out. It refers to the fact that Christians are called out of the world. “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light<\/em>” (I Peter 2:9). People can be called out but not buildings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: In the 14th century in Europe, apart from religious activities what did the public and nobles use the church for? Answer: My first inclination was to dismiss the question since it wasn’t biblically based, but I realized there is a small point that should be made. 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