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Why do churches often have altars?

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In Judaism, the [template had an altar](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_in_Jerusalem#Physical_layout) for sacrificing. But we believe our sacrifice is [done](http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19:30&version=NIV1984) . So, what is the point of a church altar?
Asked by Reinstate Monica - Goodbye SE (17875 rep)
Apr 3, 2012, 08:55 AM
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