That "modern" concept of ecclesiastic architecture is an abomination. The least the designers could have done was to stay in keeping with the surrounding buildings. Oh, but perhaps in their divine inspiration, the resemblance to some type of space vehicle was intentional. Then the faithful will be enlightened with the promise of a rocket ride into heaven, albeit in a more modern style than we appreciate with the masters in oil and canvas. The more meritorious ones would be allowed into the pinnacle capsule, thus reaching their destination before the other, less sanctifiable ones. Levels of monetary tithing could be marketed in order to reach the higher positions faster.
I would add that the crowning touch to the whole Deus ex Machina would be to blow incense smoke out the bottom of the structure during special periods in the services, thus indicating to all that something special was about to happen, possibly even ascension.
The above is not offered as sacrilegious smack, but rather as a progressive concept for the established clergy to attract the ever-dwindling ranks of young heretics, who, in their Googled sophism, no longer are inclined to believe the tenets spoon-fed to them by their elders.
