The French revolution murdered tens of thousands of people. Many of them were priests -- even priests who had supported the revolution fell to The Terror. But they knew enough to not destroy Notre Dame.
In 1944, Adolf Hilter wanted Paris burned as his forces were driven out.
The military, however, knew better, and did nothing. If they had burned Paris to the ground, they feared that their lives would be forfeit. Considering the conclusion of the war, it was a smart play on their part. The Nazis knew not to destroy Notre Dame.
Modern day is not so smart.
2019 has seen a rash of destruction of Catholic churches throughout France. It's countrywide.
There are only two real culprits.
The first is the same people from 1792. I don't care if you call them Robespierre or "Occupy" or whatever form the commie bastards are choosing this week, they're all the same pricks. They're anti-theist, they're nasty, and they have no qualms about destroying the past to further their agenda. In fact, the destruction of the past and the Church itself is part of their plan for success.
The second group of the usual suspects .... is exactly who you're thinking they are. If you're one of the few people who can't guess, some hints.
- They like destroying other people's iconography (like big Buddhist statues)
- They're responsible for trashing parts of Germany (like Hamburg on New Year's)
- They've gotten a free pass in Europe for years because to arrest them for their crimes would be "racist against migrants."
That's right! The Amish!
No, of course not. I kid. I mean the Jews.
Oh, did I say that out loud? Sorry. I've been listening to Congresswoman Omar lately.
I meant Muslims.
There is a potential third group. There are more than a few dickheads lately who call themselves "Nordic" are anti-Christian dickheads who are your standard Incel, but feel the need to destroy things and pick on Christians so they can feel like a man. Look at Varg Vikernes. Of course, these dicks will usually pick on women. Charming, right?
I wouldn't define them as "Norse" though, since I have friends who worship Loki and Thor et al who are three times the human beings these cocksuckers are.
Either way, there are suspects. Fairly obvious and loud suspects.
Coincidentally, Notre Dame of Paris is on fire.
Now, it must, of course be too soon to declare arson, right? The fire only just happened within hours of my writing this. (Okay, the place is still on fire as I write this.) Anything could cause fire in a building that old. It's even under construction.
Look at that blaze and you tell me that went from zero to sixty before the fire department could reach them, and you tell me with a straight face that it's not arson. Given how many churches have been trashed this year alone in France, to ask me to consider that it's NOT arson is an insult to my intelligence.
To the people who did this, I ask that you read these books and learn what your fate will be. You want to play by these rules? I war gamed the outcome.
Whoever did this will burn. We know the French are too cowardly to arrest the real perps (with luck, they'll have a quiet accident).
But that's what Hell is for.
The good news is, as an 850+ year old church, Notre Dame has a whole lot of stone in it. It sound like most of the actual destruction was limited to some stained glass, spires that were added in the 18th century, and the roof, which was over the original roof, thus the Cathedral itself is in remarkable condition.
ReplyDeleteIt could have been so much worse. There is no way to actually rebuild something like Notre Dame - we lack the skills needed to handcraft stone in that manner, and I believe any attempt to rebuild would be sacrilegious. (My opinion - you may very well disagree, as is your God given right).
I'm not blaming Arson yet, but it would not surprise me in the least.