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I think a lot of credit has to go into the designers. While it would take some historical research to check on it- the design is actually pretty robust to fire- and I've seen some news that it was planned, given how common roof fires in churches are.
It would be interesting if that were true.
Especially since the rumor that trees were planted near Versailles for this specific purpose has been shown to be a rumor based on a single tweet. The trees are not even oaks.
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Originally posted by alfablue View PostI think a lot of credit has to go into the designers. While it would take some historical research to check on it- the design is actually pretty robust to fire- and I've seen some news that it was planned, given how common roof fires in churches are.
It would be interesting if that were true.
Especially since the rumor that trees were planted near Versailles for this specific purpose has been shown to be a rumor based on a single tweet. The trees are not even oaks.Cornell University
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Originally posted by Kepler View PostWow:
"The day after the night before at Notre Dame de Paris. The High Altar stands untouched with its gleaming Cross, and the Blessed Virgin weeping holding her dead Jesus in her arms. The modern Altar installed after Vatican II, lays under rubble from the collapsed roof."
So much symbolism here--not the least of which is Mariological: like the typology of the Burning Bush, this Cathedral of Mary, Mother of God, was "alight, but never consumed".CCT '77 & '78
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Originally posted by ticapnews View PostIf they do it is by choice. A 1905 law prohibits them from charging admission. That's true of any religious site in France.
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Originally posted by GrinCDXX View PostThe religious always find some sort of symbolism in everything. No doubt Muslim extremists are revelling in the symbolism of one of the greatest monuments to Christianity in flames.
https://www.newswars.com/not-everyon...ng-set-ablaze/
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/a...ring-holy-week
But interestingly enough, the one that may win out is Christianity. Remember that there was quite a bit of secularism during the French Revolution, and then when things finally calmed down, where did they turn for moral guidance? We're seeing the same thing as of late, and with much of the structure standing, could it be possible that many will renew their faith?
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Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View Posthttps://www.newswars.com/french-stud...ut-notre-dame/
https://www.newswars.com/not-everyon...ng-set-ablaze/
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/a...ring-holy-week
But interestingly enough, the one that may win out is Christianity. Remember that there was quite a bit of secularism during the French Revolution, and then when things finally calmed down, where did they turn for moral guidance? We're seeing the same thing as of late, and with much of the structure standing, could it be possible that many will renew their faith?
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Originally posted by FlagDUDE08 View PostRemember that there was quite a bit of secularism during the French Revolution, and then when things finally calmed down, where did they turn for moral guidance?
No thanks.Cornell University
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Originally posted by GrinCDXX View PostThe religious always find some sort of symbolism in everything. No doubt Muslim extremists are revelling in the symbolism of one of the greatest monuments to Christianity in flames."I went over the facts in my head, and admired how much uglier the situation had just become. Over the years I've learned that ignorance is more than just bliss. It's freaking orgasmic ecstasy".- Harry Dresden, Blood Rites
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Originally posted by Kepler View PostNapoleon.
No thanks.
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Originally posted by Greyeagle View PostHe was such a Ziggy Piggy.Never really developed a taste for tequila. Kind of hard to understand how you make a drink out of something that sharp, inhospitable. Now, bourbon is easy to understand.
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Originally posted by The Rube View PostI just spit my iced tea all over my screen, you magnificent bastige."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
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