Chapter 738 The Sun Never Sets Journey (3)
"Go in and take a look? This is not a place for royal crowning, so the control should not be so strict."
Recalling the regret of Gu Hengbo's failure to enter Westminster Abbey just now, Chen Liang made a proposal.
And he also observed that tourists were entering and leaving the church.
Gu Hengbo nodded happily.
As the second largest dome church in the world, St. Paul is second only to St. Peter in Rome and is known as the representative of classical architecture in the British Isles.
The gorgeous Baroque style, unusual Greek Latin cross design, and the hardships of St. Paul's Cathedral have long become an indispensable part of the English spiritual culture. It is like an old man who has experienced vicissitudes of life, telling its history.
The two-story large round building stands at the intersection of two Latin crosses. A dome stands above the round building, and the sina and the cross coexist on the dome. There is a bell tower on each corner of the western end of the cross-shaped building echoes each other.
In the bell tower in the northwest corner, there is a group of church bells with harmonious tones; in the bell tower in the southwest corner, there is a large copper bell weighing 17 tons. This bronze bell, which has the largest sun set, will be ringed by church personnel every day at 1 o'clock in the evening.
When you walk into St. Paul's Cathedral, you will find design everywhere and history everywhere.
The huge and beautiful Catholic style dome murals, the colorful mosaics added by Victoria in the late period, the uniquely designed porch and bell tower, and the gorgeous Baroque style all give people a deep shock.
The stained glass windows of the Cross Hall, large oil paintings on four walls, dome murals, exquisitely carved ceilings, historical statues, religious colors, art and history blend in this same space.
Standing under the gorgeous dome, looking up, Gu Hengbo couldn't help but feel a little lost.
Even Chen Liang couldn't sigh that human imagination could actually build such a gorgeous building.
"Do you know, St. Paul's Cathedral was actually built on a cemetery."
Gu Hengbo pulled Chen Liang and continued walking in.
"There are many tombs of celebrities in the underground palace of St. Paul."
Upon hearing this, Chen Liang subconsciously glanced at the ground beneath his feet, "Really?"
Gu Hengbo nodded.
"That's what I said online, but it's too late now and it shouldn't be able to go down."
As they spoke, the two walked into the church hall.
The vaulted halls of St. Paul are all supported by square stone pillars, and rows of long wooden chairs are placed inside. The walls and ceiling of the hall are exquisitely carved and luxuriously decorated. On the front is a pulpit for the preaching of the pastor.
The "Century Wedding" of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Queen Victoria's Diamond Wedding Ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Wedding Ceremony, and the funerals of Mrs. Thatcher, Nelson, Wellington and Churchill were also held here.
The bishop of the Diocese of London was preaching at this time.
Although he had no religious beliefs, Chen Liang and Gu Hengbo subconsciously took a lighter pace, did not disturb others, and quietly found an empty seat on the bench behind him to sit down.
"Do you understand what he is talking about?"
Chen Liang asked in a low voice.
Gu Hengbo shook his head honestly. One reason was that the distance was too far, and the bishop's voice was already a little vague when it came here. The other reason was that her English level was not very good. Simple communication might not be a problem, but when it comes to such occasions, it is natural that she is not in charge.
"In the future, we who are alive and still alive will be brought up with them into the clouds and meet the Lord in the air. In this way, we will be with the Lord forever."
Chen Liang looked at the bishop at the front and translated slowly.
"They really believe that there is a so-called Allah in this world?"
Gu Hengbo looked at the devout audience around him. Although he maintained respect, he was inevitably incomprehensible.
"Isn't this the same principle as the Chinese people believe in gods and Buddhas?"
"But gods and Buddhas clearly do not exist."
It seems that Gu Hengbo should be a firm atheist.
Chen Liang was silent.
As a person who received higher education, he used to be like Gu Hengbo, a typical materialist, and did not believe that the so-called Buddhas and Gods existed in this world.
But after binding the system, his beliefs began to shake.
Of course, he did not become a theist, but he just learned to look at the world dialectically.
After thinking for a while, Chen Liang told Gu Hengbo a story.
"A pair of brothers who left their hometown returned to their hometown and walked into the garden in their former house. Due to long-term care, the garden was overgrown with weeds, but among the weeds, there were actually several flowers and trees planted in that year.
The brother thought this was just a natural accident, while the younger brother thought that some gardener must have come in quietly to take care of these plants. But the neighbors had never seen anyone enter the garden, and there was no footprint on the soil. The brothers even squatted all night but did not find anyone in.
But in the end, my younger brother still thought there was a gardener taking care of these plants because the few remaining plants had a kind of arranged beauty. As for why no one had seen it, it might be because the gardener was invisible to the eyes of a mortal, but my older brother insisted that no gardener had ever been there."
Although Gu Hengbo has not received a very good education and has a low level of education, her understanding ability is not bad, and she quickly understands what Chen Liang's story is explaining.
As a successful salesperson, the basic ability that must be controlled is to learn how to convince others. After thinking about it, she quickly spoke.
"Then I'll tell you a story, too?"
Chen Liang was stunned, and then nodded meaningfully.
"Look at me with your ears."
"...In the past, two explorers discovered a small cultivated garden in the jungle, with delicious grass and lush flowers. A said that there must be a gardener here taking care of him; B disagrees: there is no gardener at all.
Then they set up a tent and waited for a few days, but in the end they still didn't see anyone. A said: This gardener may not be visible to the naked eye.
So they set up a grid to surround it, but there was no movement. A was still unconvinced: Maybe this gardener could not only be invisible but also teleported.
So B couldn't help it: What exactly made you stubbornly think about the first thought? What's the difference between this gardener who is never seen or touched and no gardener at all?"
Chen Liang raised his eyebrows and looked surprised.
He really underestimated the genie's intelligence and reaction ability.
Gu Hengbo looked at him proudly.
"How is it? Is there nothing to say?"
At this time, an old man next to him patted Gu Hengbo on the shoulder, "Sorry, can you be quieter?"
Gu Hengbo stuck out his tongue, apologized immediately, then grabbed Chen Liang's hand and whispered: "Let's go."
Chapter completed!