...house of god went down in flames" "She was talking about a church that was burnt down

What do you think of the choice of words?

It sounded gleeful. That person better rethink their attitude.

I think this makes a reference to hell. These aren't very good words to choose and it could offend many.

I think that she was sadly mistaken about the church building being the house of God- it is just a building that people gather together to worship and fellowship in.
This happens in people's homes, warehouses , storefronts, the park, etc- there is no building built with human hands that is 'the house of God' and the fact that is burned down does not keep the believer from being able to gather to worship, fellowship, and learn and God certainly is not crying because his house has burned down.
I think the statement either shows her ignorance or carelessness

It is a curious choice of words that could present a false image to the reader.

That simply means, for the reporter it is a master piece, but most of the world dislikes it coz it tricks them, and nobody likes to be tricked.

Doesn't shake my faith in the least.....

My house in heaven is incorruptable....and nothing will ever destroy it

She was reporting about a building of worship , that was burning down. Any building , where we come together and worship God ,is called "The House of God ".
Her choice of words were correct in my opinion.

Not offended until the intention was to say that Christianity went down in flames. That will NEVER happen. Referring to one building that was destroyed by fire, the expression is truthful reporting.

No reaction, really. Probably could have chosen better wording but the point was made.

Sorry, no reaction here.