[RobbyS]

Large medieval churches were public halls. The reason why they have large doors was that the nobility could ride their horses inside. They didn't have pews or seats because they were intended to hold large crowds. But what does all this have to be with whether we have kneelers or not. Why make someone's grandmother change the way she has worshipped all her like just so some priest can feel good about himself. If we are simply trying to be reasonable, then we might point out that kneeling is a more natural way of praying than standing, but if standing we should learn to bow deeply rather than just depressing our chin slightly when in the presence of God.

[Desdemona]

But what does all this have to be with whether we have kneelers or not. Why make someone's grandmother change the way she has worshipped all her like just so some priest can feel good about himself.

I'm on the kneeling side of the argument. The point about the Cathedrals in Europe is that where Mass is celebrated there are benches or chairs with wooden kneelers in front of them. People were told that this was not the case. They heard lies. I have a problem with that.

And to tell you the truth, my grandmother would have a stroke if she couldn't kneel at the Consecration - unless the bishop says she can't. And then she follows blindly, even if she doesn't like it.