Yes. Alot to agree with there,IA. Definitely partly an expression of power etc to strike awe and to reinforce the hierarchy. But I don’t want to be too harsh. There was also a genuine expression of wanting to honour God and as cultural treasures they are unsurpassed. I’ve been able to appreciate them for the grandeur and huge achievement of building them with such limited technology. But as far as spirituality is concerned they leave me a bit flat. I’ve always preferred the front room and hired hall at the pub
And I guess that links to several of your comments about where Jesus chose to hang out. Have you had Theological training? :)
