Title: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 10:30:27 AM
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 10:30:27 AM
I live 20 miles from York and it's Minster. When you drive towards York it dominates the ancient city and you can see it from miles away. I try, and fail, to put myself in the shoes of my ancestors walking to the place for the first time. The building must have been literally awe inspiring in a way I doubt anything we see today could be, except possibly the Great Pyramid or the Grand Canyon.
The work and effort put in by the builders is magnificent, while we may doubt their motivations one can not doubt their skill, determination and commitment.
York Minster virtual tour (http://www.yorkminster.org/visiting/virtual-tour/)
The work and effort put in by the builders is magnificent, while we may doubt their motivations one can not doubt their skill, determination and commitment.
York Minster virtual tour (http://www.yorkminster.org/visiting/virtual-tour/)
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: Dretlin on July 27, 2010, 08:32:36 PM
Post by: Dretlin on July 27, 2010, 08:32:36 PM
York itself is a fascinating place. Truly ancient.
I remember a school trip we took. I very much enjoyed it and envied it's heritage.
Most Cathedrals, are spectacular on the outside and then seem to expand enormously on the inside.
Thanks for bringing back that memory, I am quite fond of it.
I remember a school trip we took. I very much enjoyed it and envied it's heritage.
Most Cathedrals, are spectacular on the outside and then seem to expand enormously on the inside.
Thanks for bringing back that memory, I am quite fond of it.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2010, 05:48:44 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2010, 05:48:44 AM
Where I live now the oldest building is an 1820s convict built church, a curiosity but not awe inspiring.
As a kid living in Sydney I'd occasionally make a train trip into Sydney town centre.
The train travels underground for quite a while and then emerges into brightness with Sydney Harbour, the bridge and opera house seeming larger than life. I think awe is the right word.
As a kid living in Sydney I'd occasionally make a train trip into Sydney town centre.
The train travels underground for quite a while and then emerges into brightness with Sydney Harbour, the bridge and opera house seeming larger than life. I think awe is the right word.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 28, 2010, 06:52:42 AM
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 28, 2010, 06:52:42 AM
Quote from: "Tank"I live 20 miles from York and it's Minster. When you drive towards York it dominates the ancient city and you can see it from miles away. I try, and fail, to put myself in the shoes of my ancestors walking to the place for the first time. The building must have been literally awe inspiring in a way I doubt anything we see today could be, except possibly the Great Pyramid or the Grand Canyon.
The work and effort put in by the builders is magnificent, while we may doubt their motivations one can not doubt their skill, determination and commitment.
York Minster virtual tour (http://www.yorkminster.org/visiting/virtual-tour/)
Wow, that is just incredible. Thank you for sharing that link.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:08:25 AM
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:08:25 AM
Lincoln (http://www.lincolncathedral.com/) cathedral is a wonderful building, the acoustics are mind numbing! Hearing a Gregorian chant there is indescribable, like being transported to another world. 24 years ago when my eldest daughter was 2 1/2 we went there and were just wandering around. It was totally silent and we came across a large low stone bowl a couple of feet high a yard across, it was full of sand and lit candles. Claire was looking at the candles and her face was lit by them, she smiled and at that very instant the choir started to sing. If ever I had to put a feeling to the word 'spiritual' that moment would have been it. I have carried that moment in my heart ever since.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnnyjet.com%2Fimages%2FPicForNewsletter032006LincolnCathedralPicFromPro.JPG&hash=087efeba891c0b8925f24e5dd206ddd7f4da9700)
Image from here http://www.wwowens.com/Lincoln_Cathedral.htm (http://www.wwowens.com/Lincoln_Cathedral.htm) and believe me, they don't do the place justice.
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Image from here http://www.wwowens.com/Lincoln_Cathedral.htm (http://www.wwowens.com/Lincoln_Cathedral.htm) and believe me, they don't do the place justice.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: MariaEvri on July 28, 2010, 08:45:15 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on July 28, 2010, 08:45:15 PM
Those are so beautiful. OUr churches here are orthodox architecture and personally I find these very boring!
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Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: pinkocommie on July 28, 2010, 08:50:43 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on July 28, 2010, 08:50:43 PM
I like the dome. I'm a fan of domes.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:56:10 PM
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:56:10 PM
I liked this one
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg35.imageshack.us%2Fimg35%2F2933%2Flazerous.jpg&hash=8969a0efaf879663c825301794a07d0019a3f4c3)
St Lazarus church Lanaca (http://www.saintlazarus.org.uk/st__lazarus.htm)
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St Lazarus church Lanaca (http://www.saintlazarus.org.uk/st__lazarus.htm)
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: SSY on July 28, 2010, 11:55:40 PM
Post by: SSY on July 28, 2010, 11:55:40 PM
Unfortuantley, gothic architecture is an area where the French have us beat
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When you see images like this, it's is easy to understand how an ignorant illiterate peasant from the 13th century, used to eating turnips all year could be easily convinced of god's power.
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When you see images like this, it's is easy to understand how an ignorant illiterate peasant from the 13th century, used to eating turnips all year could be easily convinced of god's power.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2010, 10:39:22 AM
Post by: Tank on July 29, 2010, 10:39:22 AM
Quote from: "SSY"Unfortuantley, gothic architecture is an area where the French have us beatImagine if the largest building you had ever seen was a barn two stories high and then you walk into a building like that. I'm not sure a modern westerner could ever really and truly understand that feeling.
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When you see images like this, it's is easy to understand how an ignorant illiterate peasant from the 13th century, used to eating turnips all year could be easily convinced of god's power.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: karadan on July 29, 2010, 10:56:19 AM
Post by: karadan on July 29, 2010, 10:56:19 AM
I've never really been a fan of opulence which is why I generally think nonchalantly about churches, cathedrals, mansions and palaces.
I'm a fan of bridges, modern architecture and thatched cottages.
I'm a fan of bridges, modern architecture and thatched cottages.
Title: Re: Churches, Mosques and Temples.
Post by: MariaEvri on July 29, 2010, 07:27:04 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on July 29, 2010, 07:27:04 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I liked this one
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St Lazarus church Lanaca (http://www.saintlazarus.org.uk/st__lazarus.htm)
boooringgggg
but then again.. if you see something for 26 years of your life can become boring XD