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Hanzilol t1_jachbaz wrote

Reply to comment by Drunkcodes in Sumela monastery, Trabzon, Turkiye by Drunkcodes

What message? "We have resources to waste"?

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I-seddit t1_jadgr3w wrote

Let's see about that. It has lasted for 1600 years so far. How long do you think your house will last?
Doesn't sound like a waste to me.

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abiostudent3 t1_jacksec wrote

Yes. That's the point of beautiful cathedrals of any religion. It's a way to project power and inspire awe.

After all, if their god can afford such luxurious temples on earth, *surely they must be the right one with a glorious afterlife! (Not to mention that religion has always tried to gain influence and political power, and an ostentatious display of resources certainly doesn't hurt that.)

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