Christian priests fight at Bethlehem
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Scuffles have broken out between rival groups of Greek Orthodox and Armenian clerics in a turf war at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity.
Bemused tourists looked on as about 100 priests fought with brooms while cleaning the church in preparation for Orthodox Christmas, on 7 January.
Palestinian police armed with batons and shields broke up the clashes.
Groups of priests have clashed before in the church, built on the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born.
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No one was arrested because all those involved were men of God"
Lt-Col Khaled al-Tamimi
Bethlehem police
"It was a trivial problem that... occurs every year," Bethlehem police Lt-Col Khaled al-Tamimi told Reuters.
"No one was arrested because all those involved were men of God," he said.
Nobody was seriously injured in the scuffles, according to the police.
Previous clashes between the denominations which share the administration of the church have been sparked by perceived encroachments on one group's territory by another.
The 1,700-year-old church, one of the holiest sites in Christianity, is in a bad state of repair, largely because the priests cannot agree on who should pay for its upkeep.
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the site where many Christians believe Jesus's body was taken after crucifixion, has also seen similar incidents.
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church vs church vs state...a royal rumble present throughout history.
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@zebb1111 Organized religion is not based on pacifism. I would argue with you but I'm sure it would be like talking to a wall.
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@synn1980 organised politics is idiotic...organised sports is idiotic.....maybe its people who are idiotic. i doubt seriously that a religion based on pacifism and turning the other cheak was not responsible for this fight....it's the people who are always looking for a fight.
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these are extremist terrorist christian0o-fascists, who want to implement christian sharia. lol
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@TheOkham indeed. fucking hilarious
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lol.. such fights are normal there
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Organized religion is so idiotic...
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this is fucking hilarious
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"No one was arrested because all those involved were men of God"
Go fuck yourself government.
Radianceable 1 month ago 6
Just form a Hockey league guys. Problem solved.
WrongTimeline 2 months ago 3