Conversion Rates
The current Newsweek International asks what should become of old, out-of-work churches and cathedrals. In France and Germany, governments set aside cash to keep up our favorite steeples. In England and the Czech Republic, however, many churches currently face a choice between demolition and conversion.
So what’s a monk to do?
St. Mary’s in Dublin now hosts a high-end restaurant. Madonna has been known to vogue it up at Paradiso in Amsterdam. And the 12th-century St. Michael’s in Prague runs nightly strip shows and raves.
Clearly, religious ecstasy comes in a range of forms.
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February 5th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
I love the idea of converting old into new and chic. God would love it too. . .
The acoustics are perfect for drum and bass or techno and the pews are ready made booths for a dignified plate of fusion. Would love your recommendations!