Foamcrest wrote
We were in Barcelona a couple of years ago. We absolutely loved the place. As with most tourists we've seen dozens of churches and Cathedrals but nothing compares to La Sagrada Familia…simply awe inspiring.
What about the poor bastard who designed and built it, Anton Gaudi. A genius for sure but he steps back in the street to admire his magnificent achievement and get run over by a passing tram..?.
I am amazed how people put so much energy into churches, cathedrals, and such when they were poor and hungry! While the people groveled, they gave tons of Gold and Riches to the churches, cathedrals, temples, mosque, etc. doesn't anyone question this, when they see their religious buildings and priest dripping in Gold, while they go hungry and their children uneducated! They have been brainwashed to think if they don't do this, then their God will be angry with them, and they will suffer! It looks like a huge Scam to me, No Thanks! For me Personally! I think all that wealth should have used to improve the common people's lives! Not to live in fear from a God they cannot see, and be told what to do by their priest!
