In Belgium, local architects Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh created a beautiful piece of "art"chitecture that is much more than just a building. In this see-through church exists a metaphor linking the place in which we are 'supposed to' find God and the breathtaking nature that proves God's presence with every glance. We've been indoctrinated for centuries to believe that we will find God through proper penance on our knees, reciting memorized prayers in darkened buildings, listening to guilt-ridden sermons, fearful of penalties for disobedience, and striving to be without sin in God's image. Yet this structure isn't perfect. The welding drips, and the steel is rusted and sharp. Without pressure, this artwork thoughtfully shows how God surrounds us with beauty and that walls can be illusions, that absence can yield understanding and faith. A deep breath of fresh air brings peace, the ability to relax, and moments to recognize the light that shines naturally within.
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