Notre Dame de Paris is burning.

JosephZ said:

Having a Middle Eastern name doesn't automatically make someone a Muslim. I know quite a few Christians with Middle Eastern Names. Also since there were also names like Bob, Mary, Luke, Christopher, Jimmy, Ben, Marco, Anne, Daniele, Kevin, Fred, Walter, Jessica, Lou, Arthur, Alexander, Justin, and Marie among others mixed in with the Middle Eastern names, then in all likelihood that list is in response to something totally different than the fire.


I still haven't seen any legitimate evidence of that being the case. If anything, seeing that cathedral burning was probably the last thing refugees would want to see because they know the right-wing anti-immigration/anti-Muslim crowd would try to pin it on them.

So far I have seen a positive response from members of the Muslim community being reported.

Notre Dame fire: The iconic cathedral that 'transcends religion'

Some quotes from some more prominent Muslims:

“I feel so sorry for the massive fire at the historical architectural masterpiece ‘Notre-Dame Cathedral’ in Paris, our hearts go out to our brothers in France, they deserve our full support,” -- Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Egypt’s leading Islamic institute

"Heartbreaking scenes of Notre Dame cathedral in flames. London stands in sorrow with Paris today, and in friendship always." -- London Mayor Sadiq Khan

“I deeply regret the news of the fire in the historic tower at the Cathedral of Notre Dame,” he said, calling it a “great loss for all mankind.” -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

"this disaster affects not only one of the most emblematic historical monuments of the city of Paris, but also a site of prayers for millions of worshipers around the world." -- Moroccan King Mohammed VI

“On behalf of Senegal, I express our solidarity with France and the whole Christian community throughout the world,” President Macky Sall

In the past Muslims have shown solidarity with churches in different parts of the world that have suffered a loss and this will once again be the case with the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Muslims raise nearly $100,000 for burned black churches
Muslims building a Christian church in Pakistan
Muslims help to rebuild church in Philippines
Muslims, Copts rebuild church destroyed in sectarian clashes in Egypt
Mosul’s Muslims rebuild church in solidarity with Christians

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Stop.

A reminder that those that are not Catholic may not debate here and it is highly inappropriate do so.

Michie said:

A reminder that those that are not Catholic may not debate here and it is highly inappropriate do so.

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Lol, the protestants are coming here solemnly to argue with one another. We're the cool kids aren't we ?

JosephZ said:

Having a Middle Eastern name doesn't automatically make someone a Muslim.

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I don't recall saying otherwise. In fact, I don't even recall mentioning Moslems but I might be wrong, it's been a long day.

JosephZ said:

I know quite a few Christians with Middle Eastern Names.

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That's lovely, dear.

~Matteus~ said:

Lol, the protestants are coming here solemnly to argue with one another. We're the cool kids aren't we ?

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I think Joseph is the only Protestant.

Hmmm, I think I found a bug? Maybe just my phone. *making a note*

Anyway, I hope they rebuild the frame with steel and concrete.

Michie said:

A reminder that those that are not Catholic may not debate here and it is highly inappropriate do so.

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Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I usually only look at the titles when I respond to a thread and I didn't realize this topic was in the Catholic forum, I apologize and will discontinue posting.

JosephZ said:

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I usually only look at the titles when I respond to a thread and I didn't realize this topic was in the Catholic forum, I apologize and will discontinue posting.

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You can PM me if you want to discuss the image I showed you.

stone said:

Hmmm, I think I found a bug? Maybe just my phone. *making a note*

Anyway, I hope they rebuild the frame with steel and concrete.

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I'm thinking that famous landmarks in Paris should be slathered in bacon grease from now on.

thecolorsblend said:

I'm thinking that famous landmarks in Paris should be slathered in bacon grease from now on.

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Why?

"France is a nation steeped in liberal secularism. Throughout the modern era, the nation has suffered from its refusal to include God in public life. Thus, for such secularists, the fire is a tragic accident that destroyed a city landmark and UNESCO world heritage site. Its loss will impact the economy. The damage will be considered a cultural setback. However, they will see no meaning or consequences in the fire outside of the physical fact."
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What is the Message of the Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral?

From the priest who helped save the Eucharist and relics:

"Everybody understands that the Crown of Thorns is an absolutely unique and extraordinary relic, but the Blessed Sacrament is our Lord, really present in his body, soul, divinity and humanity and you understand that it is hard to see someone you love perish in the blaze. As firefighters we often see casualties from fire and we know its effects, this is why I sought to preserve above all the real presence of our Lord Jesus-Christ....

The time when the fire attacked the northern bell tower and we started to fear losing it, was exactly the time when I rescued the Blessed Sacrament. And I did not want to simply leave with Jesus: I took the opportunity to perform a Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Here I am completely alone in the cathedral, in the middle of burning debris falling down from the ceiling, I call upon Jesus to help us save His home.

It was probably both this and the excellent general maneuver of the firefighters that led to the stopping of the fire, the ultimate rescuing of the northern tower and subsequently of the other one.

We started Lent by imposing ashes and saying "remember you are dust", and truly this was a miniature Lent: the Cathedral went to ashes, not to disappear, but to emerge stronger, as we Christians are, after the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus-Christ."

Interview of Fr. Fournier, who entered a burning Notre-Dame to save the Blessed Sacrament and the Crown of Thorns [French, translation in comments] : Catholicism

This has been posted on my Church's FB page . with it was this letter from our Archbishop - Jean of Charioupolis


<< Communiqué du bureau de l’Archevêque du 16 avril 2019
Cher Monseigneur Aupetit et frère en Christ,
Chers frères et soeurs catholiques,
Chers Compatriotes,
Suite au très grave incendie de Notre-Dame de Paris qui a touché l’Église catholique de Paris et en France en cette période de Pâques, notre Archevêché, moi-même et les fidèles de notre cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky nous nous associons au traumatisme de chacun.
Cette tragédie nationale nous frappe nous chrétiens, et tous ceux qui sont attachés à ce symbole spirituel, culturel et historique du patrimoine de notre pays.
Je demande à cette occasion à tous nos fidèles d’élever leurs prières en demandant au Seigneur son aide et sa miséricorde pour Monseigneur Aupetit, archevêque de Paris et pour tout son diocèse.
Aussi j’invite toutes les personnes de bonne volonté à être généreux et à soutenir la reconstruction de Notre-Dame-de Paris et faisant leur don.

+ Archevêque Jean de Charioupolis >>
and thanks to Google

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Communiqué of the Office of the Archbishop of April 16, 2019
Dear Bishop Aupetit and brother in Christ,
Dear Catholic brothers and sisters,
Dear Compatriots,
Following the very serious fire of Notre-Dame de Paris that affected the Catholic Church of Paris and France during this Easter, our Archbishopric, myself and the faithful of our Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky cathedral join us in trauma of each.
This national tragedy strikes us Christians, and all those who are attached to this spiritual, cultural and historical heritage of our country.
On this occasion, I ask all our faithful to raise their prayers by asking the Lord for help and mercy for Archbishop Aupetit, Archbishop of Paris and for his entire diocese.
Also I invite all people of good will to be generous and support the reconstruction of Notre-Dame-de-Paris and making their donation.
+ Archbishop Jean de Charioupolis >>

One aggravating thing is how some people have complained about the fundraiser for repairing Notre Dame raised so much so quickly while the Flint water crisis is in its fifth year.

Quite apart from having nothing to do with the price of tea in China, it's like none of them realize they can start a Flint fundraiser whenever they want.

To me, that goes without saying.