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Started by Tank, April 15, 2019, 08:17:23 PM

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Tank

Notre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Paris

The main part is gone and there are reports of fire in one of the two towers  :'(
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Tank

If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

joeactor

Sad... Still haven't heard what started it.

Tank

Quote from: joeactor on April 15, 2019, 08:48:16 PM
Sad... Still haven't heard what started it.

No detail. Presumption is that it is something to do with the restoration work being carried out. But at this point that is simple speculation.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

One of the towers is now visible on fire.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

xSilverPhinx

I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey


Ecurb Noselrub

I climbed to the top in 1987.  Paris won't be the same without it.  Hope the walls survive.

Tank

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2019, 09:39:48 PM
I climbed to the top in 1987.  Paris won't be the same without it.  Hope the walls survive.

It will be rebuilt.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Ecurb Noselrub

Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 09:42:23 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2019, 09:39:48 PM
I climbed to the top in 1987.  Paris won't be the same without it.  Hope the walls survive.

It will be rebuilt.

Hope you are correct, but what a project!

Magdalena


"I've had several "spiritual" or numinous experiences over the years, but never felt that they were the product of anything but the workings of my own mind in reaction to the universe." ~Recusant

Tank

Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2019, 10:00:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 09:42:23 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2019, 09:39:48 PM
I climbed to the top in 1987.  Paris won't be the same without it.  Hope the walls survive.

It will be rebuilt.

Hope you are correct, but what a project!

Macron has committed France to rebuilding it. Apparently a lot of the historic artefacts had been removed due to the renovation. The basic structure appears to have survived.  The wooden structures holding the bells remained intact. 
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Tank

One fireman was badly injured other than that there were no casualties.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Ecurb Noselrub

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/16/business/francois-henri-pinault-bernard-arnault-notre-dame-donation/index.html

French billionaires pledge to support the rebuilding.  $450,000,000 pledged so far.  May take $700,000,000 to rebuild.

Tank

Over $800,000,000 now. Corporations are fighting over giving money.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

xSilverPhinx

Yeah...they're not going to have a problem rebuilding the cathedral.
I am what survives if it's slain - Zack Hemsey