A KNIFE-wielding gang has trashed a prestigious art exhibition in the grounds of Liverpool’s Roman Catholic cathedral.
The yobs destroyed the Dreamspace project within hours of it being opened.
Up to 15 youths climbed the steps to the Metropolitan cathedral plaza and broke through hoardings.
A security guard tried to stop them but was threatened by the armed mob who then went on the rampage.
They ripped up the massive air-filled dome causing damage which will cost thousands of pounds to re-pair.
As I feared the building behind the art exhibit is indeed the cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King) instead of a misplaced giant funnel or part of the art exhibit.
This looks more like something associated with the SETI project or perhaps a new laser weapon as part of a a missle shield. The interior also seems to follow a SF theme.
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I honestly thought it was Space Mountain. Was the art much better than the building?
I live in the Liverpool Archdiocese. The funny thing is that the Catholic cathedral (pictured) was designed by a Protestant, whereas Liverpool Anglican cathedral, neo-gothic in style, was designed by a Catholic and in both cases, it shows!
Incidentally, the roof of the Catholic cathedral’s crypt is adorned with two pyramids. For heaven’s sake, don’t let Jack Chick, Dave Hunt et al hear about it, as it will only confirm their notions of Catholicism being rooted in ancient pagan religions!
They are in contact with the Cylon Empire right now to wreak vengeance on the criminals.
Maybe the “yobs” were actually practising Catholics who took offense to the Cathedral and the “Dreamspace project”. I for one know I probably would have at least considered it!!
Now if that’s not a Jedi Temple, I don’t know what it is. What a cool building! Maybe if you go through RCIA, you get a free light saber? And this would explain a lot. The current liturgical translation from the ICEL would make a lot more sense if we knew it was translated from the latin missal by Yoda.
And I always thought it was Unitarians who believed in The Force.
Come to think of it, this building also resembles the center spinning piece on “The Game of LIFE”.
It is popularly known by the locals as Paddy’s wigwam
I find it interesting that the commentary on the interior of the cathedral says, “…while allowing the Archbishop, who occupies the presidential chair (or �cathedra�) at major festivals, to be himself at the heart of the circle of worshippers when hearing and reflecting on the Word of God….”
I thought the Real Presence was “at the heart of the circle of worshippers”.
Silly me.
The website’s virtual tour doesn’t give a very good picture of what it actually looks like.
I’m a Liverpudlian and normally a traditionalist over this kind of thing, but it’s actually REALLY nice inside (and not remotely spaceship-like)! In fact, in ‘real life’ even the exterior can seem quite majestic and impressive.
Well, DUH it’s a catholic church; can’t you see the tacky banners? 🙂
It’s not my favorite design, but there are at least couple of good things going for it that I noticed:
1) There are kneelers
2) There is a chapel devoted to Our Lady
So it could be a lot worse (like L.A.)
This whole thing reads like a lost chapter from GK Chesterton’s book “The Flying Inn” I’m certain the sainted GKC is getting a chuckle over this!
This is an armed and fully operational Cathedral.
Same architectural paradox in San Francisco, CA.
This is the Episcopal catehdral.
This is the Catholic cathedral.
I agree it looks like space mountain at disneyland. Sounds like a good theme for a classic Curt Jester parody.
Ubi Deficient – you made me laugh with your comment about the Game of Life spinning centre – you are dead on!
Old Zhou, I’ve always heard that the SF Cathedral was modeled on the spindle of a washer. Anyone know if that’s true?
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