Priests brawl at Jesus' birthplace

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http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/12/27/clashing.clergy.ap/?iref=mpstoryview

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) -- Greek Orthodox and Armenian priests attacked each other with brooms and stones inside the Church of the Nativity as long-standing rivalries erupted in violence during holiday cleaning on Thursday. snip

But the clean-up turned ugly after some of the Orthodox faithful stepped inside the Armenian church's section, touching off a scuffle between about 50 Greek Orthodox and 30 Armenians.

Palestinian police, armed with batons and shields, quickly formed a human cordon to separate the two sides so the cleaning could continue, then ordered an Associated Press photographer out of the church.

Four people, some with blood running from their faces, were slightly wounded. E-mail to a friend



OK one last Ho, Ho, Ho, and a Happy New Year!

[xchrom]

1. ...

:spray: ok -- now THAT'S funny!

[bemildred]

2. Ain't religion grand?

I suppose I should not just blame religion. People get in fights at kids sports events too. But still, would Jesus approve of this sort of behavior?

[malaise]

3. How Xtian - Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

This is the norm - war anywhere anytime because my Xtianity is better than yours.

[wtmusic]

4. Don't mention that Palestinians kept the peace

whatever you do.