The body’s a temple. The church is a gym.
(Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post)
It’s common for a church (or synagogue or mosque) to take an interest in physical fitness. But the nZone, New Life Christian Church’s uber-gym, is a full-on recreation center, without a single space built specifically for worship.
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It’s common for a church (or synagogue or mosque) to take an interest in physical fitness. But the nZone, New Life Christian Church’s uber-gym, is a full-on recreation center, without a single space built specifically for worship.
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