Bowing Between obedience & Submission, Slavery & Glory (Islam & Christianity)
Praying and even rituals have existed in many religions long time. In Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity , Islam, etc... And all of them consider bowing while praying is accepted or recommended or a part of their ritual. But doing the same action doesn’t mean at all that we have the same meaning behind it; maybe I care about my body shape for my health and another care for his body shape to show off and grape attention. The same with bowing in prayer. As a Christian who specializes in Islamic religion, I can compare Islam & Christianity as a symbol for the same action (Bowing) with different intentions and meaning behind: In Christianity: Bowing is a way to glorify the Lord and respect Him. To praise and announce that He is the one to whom I sacrifice my life to Him. And we bow only before the Lord and no one else, as Jesus answered the devil in Mathew 4:9-10 " I will give it all to you," he said, "if you will kneel down and worship me. Get out of here, Satan,...