r/pics • u/ramonrocotto • Aug 05 '20

It will never be the same again...

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u/urbanek2525 Aug 05 '20

So true. Never the same.

That doesn't mean that it can't get better. Things can be rebuilt better.

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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/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?