We don't build gothic cathedrals anymore. Today we build temples to finance and computing.
Look above and here to see one of the latest marvels. Be sure to read the comments. Here are a couple I enjoyed:
Steve Jobs and the Temple of BoomAnd this from Evan_is_MrE:
Yeah, I can see a spinoff cult."Then Steve Jobs was given the Golden Flashdrive which had the history of Machintosh written on it. And as he read from the .doc files written on them, they dissappeared into thin air."
The Selco Credit Union by Gateway Mall in Springfield, OR is another temple close to home. In the same way the cathedrals aspired to heaven, so the Selco building boasts high airy ceilings and open space. The glass isn't stained, but there's still lots of it. There's even a narthex!
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As a worshiper at the Temple of Selco, I resent your pointing out my Idolatry ;)
On the other hand, banks have always looked like Temples. Classical greek architecture was the standard years ago.
And check out all the temples to the great gods in Washington D.C. We in america have a long tradition of building temples to our false gods.
Beth,
We have several amazing "temples" here, they are brand new health clubs with soaring glass atriums, and at holy reverence for the beautiful body.
Roger made an interesting reference yesterday to one of our most important new temples here in Eugene... Riverbend Hospital.
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