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> The idolatry of Notre Dame would not be condoned by Jesus.

Don’t think he would mind. It’s literally based on the temple of Solomon.

> Gothic architecture was heavily influenced by the bible, including its design. When designing Gothic cathedrals, medieval builders drew on sacred measurements laid out in the pages of the Bible. This manuscript reveals that, to the builders of Notre Dame, the dimensions of Solomon's Temple were profoundly important: 30 cubits to the first level, and 60 cubits to the second level. These numbers are built into Notre Dame.

> The large space at the center of the transept and nave in Amiens is fifty roman feet square, a number derived from the measurements of Noah’s ark (Gen. 6:15).

> The height from floor to vault keystones in Amiens is just about 144 roman feet (42.55 meters), the same as the measure of the New Jerusalem (in cubits) seen by John in the Apocalypse (Apoc./Rev. 21); and that passage was read by the bishop at the dedication of the cathedral

Although Gothic architecture was not condoned by Nazis. They didn’t like it.

> “What a difference between the benevolent, smiling Zeus and the pain-wracked, crucified Christ. . . . What a difference between a gloomy cathedral and a light, airy ancient temple. . . . The Führer cannot relate to the Gothic mind. He hates gloom and brooding mysticism. He wants clarity, light, beauty. And these are the ideals of life in our time.” - Goebbels diary