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In fairness, lots of Protestant churches have very plain furnishings as a direct reaction to this kind of opulence. Personally I’m torn. Cathedrals are beautiful to visit, but I don’t think I could ever actually attend somewhere that imposing without being constantly distracted by it. Now some Evangelicals have gone full-circle with megachurches that are even worse…
Don’t forget that the very idea of such extravagance is pretty antithetical to the bible AND they used funds that could have actually helped people in order to do it. Surface beauty like that is too dishonest for me to find beautiful; the best I can manage is a “neat, but I wish they hadn’t”.
It made sense centuries ago. Imagine living a simple peasant life being a dirt farmer or whatever, then entering a building full of stained glass, precious metals, and/or tile mosaics that glow in the sunlight. It would make you feel like you’d entered a divine realm. I mean, it still can, but we get pretty calloused to that stuff after being immersed in modern technology.
Now some Evangelicals have gone full-circle with megachurches that are even worse…
A crucifix plated in gold and stained glass windows? wipes brow No, this sort of op-yulence will not do for mah church.
Only a wooden cross is what we need. Build it 100 feet tall so that it can fill up this entire AUDITORIUM um um um…
That’s odd to me. I don’t think I could find as much divinity in a plain temple. Striking and overwhelming beauty inspire divinity in me
I respect that. After all, different denominations are still relevant for a reason :). And there is Biblical precedent for a fancy building (Solomon’s Temple).
Yeah, what we really need are some good ziggurats
Tattoo artist: where do you want it?
Me: cracks ribcage open Fuck me up fam.
Anymore it’s like: Tattoos? No thanks, I’m not a dad.
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Not if they’re frescos!
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Probably more destructive to the temple than tattoo removal though!
Slapping down a coat of paint on top isn’t removal, it’s a coverup. And it’s probably not as easy as you’re imagining.
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Sorry for assuming you were a normal person. I hope that weird pedantic rant made you feel good, because it certainly didn’t do you any favors otherwise.
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You’re a fucking weirdo
The difference is one is controlled by those that want to control those with the latter through guilt, shame, and fear.
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