I agree with Dan Rather, a great loss.
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Art, monuments, cathedrals - these are human expressions of their time and place in history. The stained glass windows in Notre Dame were to inspire and bring in light from the ‘divine’. Having stood there, and a few other magnificent similar structures, I understand it’s devastating loss for Parisians and for the world. Yes, there have been other terrible meaningful historical losses in many parts of the world, and they should all touch us. For all kinds of reasons and for all kinds of people, the religious, historical and spiritual significance of this site is a devastating loss. So for today, I won't compare or challenge. For today, I just mourn for Paris.
MsDee
Level 5
Apr 16, 2019
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I’ve never been to Paris and have always wanted to.
I studied Notre Dame in college and fell in love with it, and I’m so sad I missed seeing it.
Sydland
Level 7
Apr 15, 2019
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I got to see it when I was in my early 20's and stationed in Germany, just a not terribly long train ride away. It is beautiful, and so much history.
Terrible, I feel like I felt when the Taliban bombed the Buddhas of Bamyan from the 6th century!
Merseyman1
Level 9
Apr 15, 2019
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I agree, especially about the art. Irreplaceable
confidentrealm
Level 7
Apr 15, 2019
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And still, it is a thing. We can embue another thing with the same emotions. That's up to us.
Spinliesel
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Apr 15, 2019
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