Q&A: Entering Churches
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Entering Churches
Question
Hello Rabbi Michael Abraham.
Is it permitted to enter churches nowadays? I would appreciate a halakhic explanation.
Thank you very much.
Answer
In principle, there is a difference between buildings used for idol worship and other buildings. Therefore, ostensibly, it depends on which church is being discussed (Catholics are defined by most halakhic decisors as idol worshippers, and regarding Protestants there are disputes). In my opinion, there is no difference. See here: https://mikyab.net/%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%AA/%D7%94%D7%A0%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%95/