Christians in Jerusalem have attacked what they say is the increasingly common phenomenon of ultra-orthodox Jews spitting on them.
The statement followed a brawl between an orthodox Jewish yeshiva (religious school) student and an Armenian archbishop.
They clashed in Jerusalem’s Old City after the student spat at a cross being carried by the clergyman during a procession near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Archbishop Nourhan Manougian slapped the student and in the ensuing scuffle, his 17th century ceremonial medallion was broken.
Both were questioned by police and the student is facing charges. He has been banned from the Old City for 75 days. The Armenians say the action was inadequate.
Archbishop Manougian told an Israeli newspaper that Israeli leaders must speak out about the “daily” abuse. “When there is an attack against Jews anywhere, the Israeli government is incensed, so why when our religion and pride are hurt, don’t they take harsher measures?” he asked.
His critique has encouraged other Christian leaders to speak out, including a senior Greek Orthodox clergyman who has disclosed that he was recently approached by an elderly man wearing a skullcap who spat in his face.
Daniel Rossing, the director of a Jerusalem centre for Christian-Jewish dialogue, said there had been an increase in such incidents recently as “part of a general lack of tolerance”. Jews spit on Christians
That is disgusting these Israeli people very racist people they biggest hypocrites who complain about racism and anti semitism but in fact they most racist people around where they spitting on xstians and killing palestinians! :bummer:
Some Jews spat on Christians - not all Jews. This is no more a reflection on Jews than beheadings would be a reflection on Muslims in general, or Gujarat wouldl be a reflection on Hindus in general. You try to see more clearly, brother!
if u follow the news than i am sure that u will see that the generalization is not that bad....
and i did not mention jews, rather israel (the government and its policy) and i dont think anyone in his/her sane mind can argue against my view on israel....
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if u follow the news than i am sure that u will see that the generalization is not that bad....
and i did not mention jews, rather israel (the government and its policy) and i dont think anyone in his/her sane mind can argue against my view on israel....
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I may agree with your view on Israel's government and its policies, but I don't think there is a substantial connection between that and the topic of this thread. Anyway, whatever ...
You people really don't get it, do you? This is just another ridiculous example of how religious fundamentalism is irresponsible and illogical. It doesn't matter if it's judaism, christianity, islam or hinduism, it promotes intolerance at a fundamental level, which brings out evil in people.
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Tsk tsk thats awful.Spitting on people.I guess they see this as a peaceful way to uh get their way?no violence?
btw ak where have you been? (I realized that my arguing skills are usually challenged when you open threads.)
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Salams muslim queen I have been distracted by committments at work and at home and also ramadhan is always a busy month and this year is no different.
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You people really don't get it, do you? This is just another ridiculous example of how religious fundamentalism is irresponsible and illogical. It doesn't matter if it's judaism, christianity, islam or hinduism, it promotes intolerance at a fundamental level, which brings out evil in people.
Salams muslim queen I have been distracted by committments at work and at home and also ramadhan is always a busy month and this year is no different.
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Can we please avoid the posts full of spit, blood, and gore at least during Ramzan? I mean spending all day doing Ibadat and posting spit-ful news in the evening doesn't convey a good state of mind.
Happy Ramzan. Wishing peace and stability to every corner of the world. May Allah bless us all during this holy of the holiest month. Ameen.
After 2000+ years of discrimination and injustice. After the Inquisitions, the forced expulsions, horrendous massacares including the Holocaust, I think you would be pretty pissed of aswell. But still a disappointing to hear.
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Christians in Jerusalem have attacked what they say is the increasingly common phenomenon of ultra-orthodox Jews spitting on them.
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Interesting how such news never makes it into the mainstream news over here (uk).
Also interesting most christians have no knowledge that one of the biggest crimes the jews commited was they slandered Mary, mother of Jesus. and dont belive in the immaculate conception, and at the advent of Islam, the Quran while has no mention of the mother of the prophet muhammad (pbuh), a whole chapter is devouted too Mary, defending her honour.
