Jew Jitsu?

[Guest Verbal Kint]

News Link: CNN

Monks brawl before religious ceremony

Israeli police scuffle with an Armenian monk Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

JERUSALEM (CNN) -- An unusual sight greeted Jerusalem police as they entered one of Christianity's holiest sites Sunday morning: dozens of monks punching and kicking each other in a massive brawl.

Monks from the Greek Orthodox and Armenian denominations were preparing for a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City when a disagreement led to a full-fledged fistfight.

The fight began when Armenian clergy were holding a procession to commemorate the finding of the cross believed to have been used in the crucifixion of Jesus, according to The Associated Press.

The Greek members of the clergy wanted one of their monks present, the AP reported, for fear that the procession would undermine their claim to an ancient structure built on what is believed to be the tomb of Jesus.

The two sides could not agree, and when the Armenians tried to begin the procession, the Greek monks stepped in and the fighting began, the AP reported.

"We were keeping resistance so that the procession could not pass through ... and establish a right that they don't have," a young Greek Orthodox monk with a cut next to his left eye told the AP. See scenes from the brawl »

Many among the dozens of monks came away with cuts and bruises, said police spokesman Mickey Rosenfeld.

Officers were called to the scene to break up the brawl. They detained two monks, one from each denomination, Rosenfeld said.

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is thought to be built on the site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Rivalries between the different sects that share control of the church often lead to tensions. Watch police subdue the crowd in the church »

[Luckyforward]

There is a message here for all of us if you think about it . . .

Even though we say we agree on certain things, we still allow things to separate.

Isn't it time for all of us to focus on what makes us stronger than what suggests our weaknesses?

Just something to think about . . .

[Guest bkelm18]

There is a message here for all of us if you think about it . . .

Even though we say we agree on certain things, we still allow things to separate.

Isn't it time for all of us to focus on what makes us stronger than what suggests our weaknesses?

Just something to think about . . .

Have you been hittin the sauce again, Lucky?

[Guest Astra900]

Jew Jitsu:D That could be the new American term for Krav Maga!

[Luckyforward]

Have you been hittin the sauce again, Lucky?

Nope . . . just looking at the realities here . . .

[BrasilNuts]

There is a message here for all of us if you think about it . . .

Even though we say we agree on certain things, we still allow things to separate.

Isn't it time for all of us to focus on what makes us stronger than what suggests our weaknesses?

Just something to think about . . .

So what you're saying is "can't we all just get along?":rolleyes:

[DWARREN123]

Sounds like fighting for peace or screwing for virginity!

[musicman]

LF, you have brought up something that I've always wondered about... this talk about focusing on what "makes us stronger." .... well... what the heck is that?

[Steelharp]

Rabs?

[Smith]

LF, you have brought up something that I've always wondered about... this talk about focusing on what "makes us stronger." .... well... what the heck is that?

That's the liberal way of saying include me and justify my value. It is the voice of the weak saying I need your strength to prop me up!

BTW - not directed at you LF.

[strickj]

That's the liberal way of saying include me and justify my value.

That sounds like the Rep way of thinking to me

[musicman]

how's that, Strick?