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The bells of Notre Dame are ringing again

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For 850 years it has been the center of worship for the French. In a moment of joy and unity, world leaders gathered in the presence of God. In the country as a whole Catholicism is struggling but conservative Evangelicals are on the rise along with Islam. What does the restoration say about the future of France?

Trump was given pride of place by atheist Macron during worship in the restored Cathedral. Zelensky and Musk were also present.
 

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Im amazed that the original builders could develop a foundation that would hold up this massive but delicate pile of stone for 800 years without significant differential settlement.

They spent 182 years completing the original church. The Cathedral's building and rebuilding was an act of devotion
 
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Too bad it couldn't have been finished in time for the Olympics. Do you think if Jordan Chiles had prayed there, she wouldn't have lost her medal? :scratch:
Eh? The Olympics were a secular affair, I guess?
 
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