Latest unconfirmed reports are that all three rose windows have shattered from the heat.Damn; this is the saddest news.
I visited Notre Dame once many years ago.... the Rose Window.
Damn.....
Just painful watching all this happen.
Latest unconfirmed reports are that all three rose windows have shattered from the heat.Damn; this is the saddest news.
I visited Notre Dame once many years ago.... the Rose Window.
Damn.....
Good news !
Just now it was reported on TV that the main structure of the building was saved !
It means that the stone walls and the bell towers wont collapse.
They also said that starting tomorrow a public fund will be collected to rebuild the church.
Maybe the same contractor will bid for the rebuild job. With a subtle hint, "you know, pay a bit extra, we won't be so careless with fire this time..."Moreover, pretty sure no insurance will have the funds to restore the church all by themselves.The amount of funds needed to rebuild and restore are HUMONGOUS !
You're assuming the contractor will still be in business after the investigations and after the insurance companies have had their cut.Maybe the same contractor will bid for the rebuild job. With a subtle hint, "you know, pay a bit extra, we won't be so careless with fire this time..."
I assure you, that whichever company was responsible, in any way, of today's fire wont go anywhere near the cathedral anytime soon, if at all.Maybe the same contractor will bid for the rebuild job. With a subtle hint, "you know, pay a bit extra, we won't be so careless with fire this time..."
Where did that happen?So if a mosque burns, will you all turn that into an Islamophobic thread, or is that treatment just reserved for the Catholic Church?
Disclaimer - I'm not a Catholic, but I really don't think this is the thread to bash, mock, and belittle them.
So if a mosque burns, will you all turn that into an Islamophobic thread, or is that treatment just reserved for the Catholic Church?
Disclaimer - I'm not a Catholic, but I really don't think this is the thread to bash, mock, and belittle them.
So if a mosque burns, will you all turn that into an Islamophobic thread, or is that treatment just reserved for the Catholic Church?
Disclaimer - I'm not a Catholic, but I really don't think this is the thread to bash, mock, and belittle them.
Some people just like to put the boot in when the victim is on the floor.So if a mosque burns, will you all turn that into an Islamophobic thread, or is that treatment just reserved for the Catholic Church?
Disclaimer - I'm not a Catholic, but I really don't think this is the thread to bash, mock, and belittle them.
Start with post #19 and #22Wut ?
What are you talking about? No one has badmouthed any religion in particular in this thread! At least as far as I'm aware.
Are people dead?Some people just like to put the boot in when the victim is on the floor.
Sure does feel like some are using this opportunity to take potshots at the Church (go back and reread some of these posts). Again, I'm not Catholic (nor am I French), but this is a very tragic event both to a people of faith and a nation. It's not the place to air grievances, IMO.What are you talking about? No one has badmouthed any religion in particular in this thread! At least as far as I'm aware.
It's not as simple as that.One of the wealthiest organisations, on the planet: Needs funds, to rebuild; one of its, most profitable assets?
The Palace of Westminster did burn down (apart from Westminster Hall), that's why it look like it does today.Now if that was Westminster Palace; there would not be, any tears there.
Sure does feel like some are using this opportunity to take potshots at the Church (go back and reread some of these posts). Again, I'm not Catholic (nor am I French), but this is a very tragic event both to a people of faith and a nation. It's not the place to air grievances, IMO.
Personally: To me; funding is not the issue. It will be rebuilt and they should just get on with it. Plenty of man hours there.It's not as simple as that.
French historian Claude Gauvard "Notre Dame’s problem is that it comes under several jurisdictions: the Archbishopric, Paris, historic monuments, etc. That complicates its maintenance. I hope that national, indeed international donations will be forthcoming to finance the restoration as it’s going to be very costly. "
This ^^Notre Dame will rise again.
YouTube comments are often the cesspool of humanity. I wouldn't even have bothered with my "rebuttal" there, that would have likely resulted in death threats...If you look in Youtube, its ten times worse !