
<p>#Roommates, the devastating fire at #NotreDameCathedral in Paris has sparked a much larger conversation surrounding the support the world needs to have for churches lost in crisis. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>The fire also sparked an outpouring of donations and a generous pledge by the French president to rebuild the cathedral within five years. Similarly, the fire touched the hearts of people in Louisiana to raise more than $1.3 million in donations to rebuild three historically black churches that burned down. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>According to @nbcnews, a GoFundMe was created seeking donations for the churches that had raised about $50,000. By Wednesday afternoon, donations has greatly increased for more than $1.3 million. The money is reportedly set to be split equally among the three churches. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>&#8220;It gives you a new hope in society,&#8221; said Gerald Toussaint, the pastor at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. &#8220;It gives you a new hope in people because it shows a lot of people have a good heart.&#8221;</p> 
 
 
 
<p>The GoFundMe went viral on social media and caught the attention of prominent figures like Hillary Clinton, Jake Tapper and Yashar Ali, and various celebrities who pledged to match donations. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>&#8220;As we hold Paris in our hearts today, let&#8217;s also send some love to our neighbors in Louisiana,&#8221; Hillary Clinton tweeted Tuesday.</p> 
 
 
 
<p>The first of the Louisiana fires was reported on March 26 at St. Mary Baptist Church, the next was on April 2 at Greater Union Baptist Church. There were no reported injuries at any of the fires. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>All of the donations showed a level of great generosity and unity amongst people. Freddie Jack, a pastor from a local church association commented on the ability of people to come together in the face of tragedy. </p> 
 
 
 
<p>&#8220;When tragedy such as this strikes, we put aside our differences,&#8221; he said. &#8220;People from all walks of life pull together their resources and assist people.&#8221;</p> 
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