@Edent On the positive side, many former churches have been converted into all sorts of cool uses. I've been indoor [rock] climbing, clubbinng, and been to art exhibitions in them.They often (not always) occupy sites of excellent accessibility having been the hubs for their community.Despite being an atheist for over 40 years, I still love a good church and graveyard. I don't want to see these fabulous locations (and architecture) lost to soulless* development.*oh the irony.