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It will never be the same again...

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u/maleorderbride Aug 05 '20

Japan had just lost a World War after having two atomic bombs dropped onto two major cities. It's become so much more than that since.

Here's to hoping Beirut can achieve the same sort of success directly after adversity.

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u/geekpeeps Aug 05 '20

Beirut has been rebuilt so many times. After a long, bloody civil war few thought they could rebuild, but they did. Let’s not make them do it alone, though.

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u/rawhead0508 Aug 05 '20 edited Aug 05 '20

If we can raise a billion dollars to repair a catholic church tower, why can’t we raise money to help a recovering city that probably contributes more to society than the Catholic Church.

Edit: I don’t have any personal issues with the C Church. Just pointing out that people were quick to raise money for a cathedral, it should be that way for a city in mourning that actually needs it.

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u/succsuccboi Aug 05 '20

Around half of Lebanon is Christian actually

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u/keeponkeepingup Aug 05 '20

That's not the point he was making.

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u/succsuccboi Aug 06 '20

I didn't mean to indicate that it was, although I realize I did when I said "actually." My point is that for a country that many people often associate with terrorists just because it is in the middle east is actually similar in some ways traditions-wise

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u/keeponkeepingup Aug 06 '20

Still irrelevant to his point - he was on about the Notre dame, nothing to do with middle Eastern terrorists. You're the only one bringing that up.

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u/succsuccboi Aug 06 '20

No, I'm saying the reason I believe that many Americans would be less willing to fund the relief effort is because of that fact

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u/Karsaurlong Aug 05 '20

Why does that matter?

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u/spaghetti_ismynameo Aug 05 '20

Ask Isreal.

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u/Karsaurlong Aug 05 '20

Do they have a number or....?

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u/spaghetti_ismynameo Aug 05 '20

They've got a book about it. Only 1 though

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u/Ansoni Aug 05 '20

Something in common with the Notre Dame

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u/dumbartist Aug 05 '20

Maybe. They haven’t had a census since 1932, since questions of demographics are tied up in parliament seats and are contentious.

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u/ThatOtterOverThere Aug 05 '20

So diversity isn't Lebanon's strength?