Is it normal?
It is not.
Because in my country ancient churches are restored and preserved by a specific Ministry, the Ministry of Culture.
Not only churches, even ancient or historical buildings.
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France demolishes its ancient churches
- Thread starter Estro Felino
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Is it normal?
It is not.
Because in my country ancient churches are restored and preserved by a specific Ministry, the Ministry of Culture.
Not only churches, even ancient or historical buildings.
Germany too...o my God
It depends on the cost, architectural and cultural significance.
Not to far from us was a derelict abbey. Its been rebuilt using traditional methods and materials originally used to build it.
A little further away is a 4th century Roman church, it is still in use and costs a fortune on continuous maintenance.
Not to far from us was a derelict abbey. Its been rebuilt using traditional methods and materials originally used to build it.
A little further away is a 4th century Roman church, it is still in use and costs a fortune on continuous maintenance.
Audie
Veteran Member
I wonder how that reflects christian values, fixing "gods"
house instead of helping the poor
Belgium demolished even an ancient bridge. So it has nothing to do with religion.
Sand Dancer
Crazy Cat Lady
I guess there is coal-rich soil underneath it.
Sand Dancer
Crazy Cat Lady
They are building mosques instead. Muslims are having more babies I guess.
Audie
Veteran Member
It's your comment here that "has nothung to do with".
I was responding to @Christine who spoke of a fortune spent on,
yes, an OLD CHURCH. Which BTW and FYI, the topic of the thread.
Old churches.
Sounds about right, good Christian message
Audie
Veteran Member
They aren't building them here in China.
Audie
Veteran Member
In USA they build these mega "churches" ( rec centers).
Tax free.
About as sacred as a pawn shop but less honest.
We noticed it's the fundamentalists building those.
Actually there are over 100,000 churches in france.
And 2 200 mosques.500 synagogue's and 300 Buddhist temples.
A further 200 mosques are planned
The thing is muslims are paying for their mosques to be built. Christianity expects the state to pay.
Sand Dancer
Crazy Cat Lady
I think it's more parts of Europe than other places.
Sand Dancer
Crazy Cat Lady
Well, some European countries have official religions, so it makes sense. It actually is a benefit though, because it reduces proselytizing since the churches get money from the government, so few people actually go to church. Thanks for the info.
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There's plenty of space for both.
I think it's cancel culture Dismantling of gothic bridge met with protest and dismay in Belgium
Audie
Veteran Member
So much the worse for them.
Audie
Veteran Member
Cover gods green earth with buildings and parking lots.
Sand Dancer
Crazy Cat Lady
European churches are generally attractive. Sometimes it's just too expensive to renovate. I wish US churches were pretty. Many are in schools.
I once managed an apartment building that
was converted from a church. All of a sudden,
the income wasn't tax free.
was converted from a church. All of a sudden,
the income wasn't tax free.