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Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Started conversation Mar 3, 2019
As an inveterate traveler, I've seen numerous iconic churches, synagogues, Buddhist temples, and the occasional a Trappist monastery. I've even see the "hollow tooth," which Berliners call the partially ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Church. The church suffered major damage in World War II. The cornerstone was laid on the Kaiser's birthday, a fact that made the church something of a touchstone for the city. I am assuming that the cathedral in the photo was a different structure altogether, one which had a roof for the tourists to stand on. 
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I confess to a fondness for stained glass windows.
I'll go quietly, but not at marathon speed. 
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Mar 3, 2019
I have to confess that having stood at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedaechtniskirche, I find that it looks better as a ruin than it did otherwise.
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 3, 2019
It can't help but attract notice.
Maybe tourists have a thing for ruins? 
I never get tired of looking at pictures of the Colosseum.
I would love to the Thomaskirche (spelling?) where J S Bach led s many of his musical pieces. I try to imagine that church filled with good people singing the Lutheran chorales. Or the pilgrim church "Visitation" where Haydn's masses were first performed.
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted Mar 4, 2019
Wondering if the monks' bucket list to selfie all world religions goes down to schism levels or is just ticking off the mainstream parties. Considering the reincarnation thing, schism level would probably be more satisfying. (as long as you can keep up with the schisms)
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 4, 2019
Including skeptischism? 
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted Mar 4, 2019
I have my doubts about that one...
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 4, 2019
And well you might!
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted Mar 5, 2019
Please don't start about all those anarschisms. They're just so unpredictable.
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 5, 2019
Fine. I won't do that. I also won't hum the "Sanctus" from P D Q Bach's "Missa Hilarious."
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted Mar 6, 2019
Don't hum, sing it out loud, so that we can hear what it is all about.
(hey, that rhyme was unintentional)
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 6, 2019
I can't find a youtube version for that movement. Sorry.
"Sanctus" is set to the melody for "Hare krishna:"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LTf-E7jv3g
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
Caiman raptor elk - Inside big box, thinking. Posted Mar 7, 2019
That's a good example of multireligiousness then.
Thus we arrive at the mofern age, when churches exist to make tourists happy. :-)
paulh, vaccinated against the Omigod Variant Posted Mar 7, 2019
Absolutely! That's why P D Q Bach's religious pieces were put on the index by the Catholic Church. 
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