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Notre Dame and the fate of the West

18 April 2019

4:59 PM

18 April 2019

4:59 PM

With the cause of the blaze that took down much of Notre Dame still uncertain (accident, arson, terrorism?), many commentators have already noted the deep symbolism of the event. While smoke still rises, many are asking if this is not a fitting picture of France in particular, and Europe and the West in general.

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