Funniest true story this Xmas. Priests brawl in Church of Nativity - GoFuckYourself.com

ADL Colin · 12-27-2007, 07:38 AM

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.

A general view from the Church of the Nativity compound in the West Bank town of Bethlehem.

The basilica, built over the grotto in Bethlehem where Christians believe Jesus was born, is administered jointly by Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic authorities.

Any perceived encroachment on one group's turf can touch off vicious feuds.

On Thursday, dozens of priests and cleaners were scrubbing the church ahead of the Armenian and Orthodox Christmas, celebrated in early January. Thousands of tourists visited the church this week for Christmas celebrations.

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

florin · 12-27-2007, 08:48 AM

quite normal in our days...

Why · 12-27-2007, 09:08 AM

goes to prove that all religions are 'peaceful' ;)

JFK · 12-27-2007, 09:59 AM

Peace on Earth and goodwill towards all men

pornguy · 12-27-2007, 10:05 AM

All in the name of something that does not exist.

xmas13 · 12-27-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

All in the name of something that does not exist.

Agreed.

Brother Bilo · 12-27-2007, 10:20 AM

That's so weird, I would never expect anyone in the church to act like us common folk. They are on a higher plane of existance, right?

12-27-2007, 07:38 AM	#1
ADL Colin Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Tube Titans, USA Posts: 11,929	Funniest true story this Xmas. Priests brawl in Church of Nativity 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. A general view from the Church of the Nativity compound in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. The basilica, built over the grotto in Bethlehem where Christians believe Jesus was born, is administered jointly by Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic authorities. Any perceived encroachment on one group's turf can touch off vicious feuds. On Thursday, dozens of priests and cleaners were scrubbing the church ahead of the Armenian and Orthodox Christmas, celebrated in early January. Thousands of tourists visited the church this week for Christmas celebrations. 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 __________________ Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY! skype = "adultdatelink"

12-27-2007, 08:48 AM	#2
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12-27-2007, 10:20 AM	#7
Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	That's so weird, I would never expect anyone in the church to act like us common folk. They are on a higher plane of existance, right? __________________

12-27-2007, 09:08 AM	#3
Why MFBA Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PNW Posts: 7,230	goes to prove that all religions are 'peaceful' ;)