When in Rome.....

[HenryBHough]

OK, so ISIS has promised to take their reverse-crusade to Rome. Given the ineffective world response to these misunderstood, underemployed, random violence prone folks to what might we look forward.

Remember, Rome is a treasure trove of art of all vintages. Some of it going back thousands of years. Yes, some of it in the hands of the Roman Cathoilic Church, so hated by American liberals. So they could make a case for what's to come. But not all of it is in "religious" hands. Will THAT art be safe?

According to this news item, not bloody likely:

New IS video shows militants smashing ancient Iraq artifacts - Israel News Ynetnews

"The Islamic State group released a video on Thursday showing militants using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, describing the relics as idols that must be removed"

"The destructions are part of a campaign by the IS extremists who have destroyed a number of shrines - including Muslim holy sites - in order to eliminate what they view as heresy"

 

[depotoo]

I saw that. It is absolutely sickening.

 

[Manonthestreet]

I thought Bush destroyed all that alrdy

 

[bendog]

OK, so ISIS has promised to take their reverse-crusade to Rome. Given the ineffective world response to these misunderstood, underemployed, random violence prone folks to what might we look forward.

Remember, Rome is a treasure trove of art of all vintages. Some of it going back thousands of years. Yes, some of it in the hands of the Roman Cathoilic Church, so hated by American liberals. So they could make a case for what's to come. But not all of it is in "religious" hands. Will THAT art be safe?

According to this news item, not bloody likely:

New IS video shows militants smashing ancient Iraq artifacts - Israel News Ynetnews

"The Islamic State group released a video on Thursday showing militants using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, describing the relics as idols that must be removed"

"The destructions are part of a campaign by the IS extremists who have destroyed a number of shrines - including Muslim holy sites - in order to eliminate what they view as heresy"

Liberals hate Pope Francis. I'll be sure to tell that to my card carrying sister in law. LOL

 

[TheOldSchool]

OK, so ISIS has promised to take their reverse-crusade to Rome. Given the ineffective world response to these misunderstood, underemployed, random violence prone folks to what might we look forward.

Remember, Rome is a treasure trove of art of all vintages. Some of it going back thousands of years. Yes, some of it in the hands of the Roman Cathoilic Church, so hated by American liberals. So they could make a case for what's to come. But not all of it is in "religious" hands. Will THAT art be safe?

According to this news item, not bloody likely:

New IS video shows militants smashing ancient Iraq artifacts - Israel News Ynetnews

"The Islamic State group released a video on Thursday showing militants using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, describing the relics as idols that must be removed"

"The destructions are part of a campaign by the IS extremists who have destroyed a number of shrines - including Muslim holy sites - in order to eliminate what they view as heresy"

Republicans hate Catholics at least as much as any Liberal. Far more so if you look at their sick vitriol against Pope Francis.

 

[bendog]

yeah, well, when I first clicked on the thread I figured it was another one about sodomy, so .... even the liberal angle/bs of the OP could be worse.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

So...We're already worrying about art and other "stuff" and not actual Romans?

All art has been digitally stored. It's physical loss would be bad but not like in times prior.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I'm going to Rome later this year

 

[HenryBHough]

I'm going to Rome later this year

Don't wait too long. If you do, you may have to convert to Islam to be allowed in.

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[Roadrunner]

OK, so ISIS has promised to take their reverse-crusade to Rome. Given the ineffective world response to these misunderstood, underemployed, random violence prone folks to what might we look forward.

Remember, Rome is a treasure trove of art of all vintages. Some of it going back thousands of years. Yes, some of it in the hands of the Roman Cathoilic Church, so hated by American liberals. So they could make a case for what's to come. But not all of it is in "religious" hands. Will THAT art be safe?

According to this news item, not bloody likely:

New IS video shows militants smashing ancient Iraq artifacts - Israel News Ynetnews

"The Islamic State group released a video on Thursday showing militants using sledgehammers to smash ancient artifacts in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, describing the relics as idols that must be removed"

"The destructions are part of a campaign by the IS extremists who have destroyed a number of shrines - including Muslim holy sites - in order to eliminate what they view as heresy"

They will tear down the pyramids and the Sphinx when they take Egypt.

 

[HenryBHough]

I'm going to Rome later this year

Took my wife there for her birthday just about a year ago. She's addicted; that was her third trip and she's ready for another.

I'd argue that St. Paul Outside-the-Walls is the most beautiful (architecturally) church in Rome. Not as fancy (read "gaudy") as most. Just a quiet beauty:

Outside - as above - is nice but inside is so different from most and very few go there so no crowds and you can savor the beauty of it at your leisure.