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Originally Posted by NatureBoy

My $0.02.

1. If it was an accident then it is a national embarrassment that they did not have proper safety protocols in place to prevent this. Yes, things happen. But when you're dealing with a national, international, & religious treasure you should have layers & layers of safety measures.
Brazil recently had a terrible fire that destroyed a museum; that I credit to them being corrupt & incompetent. I expected better from France.

2. There has been a recent rash of vandalism of churches in Europe. Google it, you'll find plenty of "alt-media" coverage, but no mainstream media coverage. One of the most recognizable symbols of the Christian faith burning down at the beginning of Holy Week reeks of something planned.

Praise God that many of the statues & icons had been removed, and that no one was inside.

Those are good points. I hope they put in many safeguards as they rebuild Notre Dame.