The Notre-Dame Seduction

Today the news reports are overflowing with information about the immolation of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. Apparently most of the edifice was saved, but since the fire took some substantial parts and the images of the flames were so compelling, the coverage is comprehensive.

Why?

 Why does this event get so much news coverage? People in various places are being victimized by murder, war, famine -- quite a bit around the globe, even today, right now -- yet, this is what is plastered before us on every news outlet. And the cries of lament from the broadcasters and those they are interviewing, pay attention to the language -- just the impressions of the magnitude of such an event. For a building.

 There is no question this is a classic evidence for how Catholicized the globe is. So many people intractably captivated by one of the many idols erected by Rome. It isn't at all that the cathedral itself isn't a beautiful architectural work.

It is just how people respond to it.

It is as if it is part of their identity, and I'm not making this up. The broadcasters and the interviewees speaking of it in the most reverent ways, so melodramatic, so over-the-top.

It really is nothing other than idolatry.

Ironically I kind of see this as a symbol of what will indeed happen on the last day. Rome fulfills its purpose now, managing the sin of those who ask it too -- and they get in return lots of showcased spectacles like imposing churchly buildings. But on the last day it will no longer be needed and will be sent into the lake of fire. Sure Notre-Dame will be repaired and renovated and be better than ever.

Cain's duties as chief city builder would require nothing less.

 But for authentic freedom you need to visit the place with no such items. In fact it isn't even a place, but a Person, and you can identify Him easily enough -- He's the One with the nail-scarred hands and feet.

Wonder if the news will share any stories about Him. Sure it is "Holy Week" and one could easily say yes, why yes they will. I can't say those stories won't be about Him, but do you know Him well enough to know?
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