Priests brawl at Jesus' birthplace.......what would He think?


	Priests brawl at Jesus' birthplace.......what would He think?

Newfman

12-28-2007 7:25 AM

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Newfman says:

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.

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12-28-2007 12:33 PM

michaelll

12-28-2007 4:17 PM

jussyRider

LOL - These are not Christians in their hearts. Only by profession.

12-28-2007 8:03 PM

boniface

They sound like most Christians, with the "my-denomination-is-better-than-you-denomination" attitude.

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