Amazing how millions ( billions?) have been pledged and yet the RC church is apparently awash with money. Meanwhile lots of French people live below the poverty line. Just saying. Not looking for an argument as it is the right thing to do to restore it.
Yes, that thought Varche has crossed my mind many times over the last few hours. But, this is a very significant historic monument that means a great deal to the French, their culture, and indeed a large proportion of Europe. If, heaven forbid, Canterbury Cathedral was wrecked by fire the immediate reaction would be extreme distress, much sorry, then the cry "we must rebuild"! This is what the French are suffering now.
Regardless of religious context, many, including I, recognise the historical worth of these buildings and their reflection of our great past that is so precious. The poor, I fear will always be with us as Jesus stated, and unless we are all prepared to give up our wealth, life goes on as before and what is precious to our Nations must be upheld, and in this case, rebuilt.
After saying all that, it is still in my mind that those "billions" of Euros could go a long way to relieve the suffering of many. Can we do both?