..To think these clerics in Bethlehem have forgotten 'Peace on Earth, Goodwill To All Men'

[GrimmaTheNome]

Isn't this supposed to be one of the holiest places in Christendom?

Yes, and it is really breaking my heart...Where is respect,morals,values .......?????

The phrase 'Jesus Wept' came to mind. And I mean that in a totally respectful way. Shocking behaviour from all involved.

Im not particularly religious but this makes me

Hmmm I'm sure back in Jesus day they were still arguing. The Hillelite and Shammaite Pharisee's had huge debates about points of the law back then, not to mention crucifying Jesus and them releasing Barabas a known criminal or Jesus overturning the tables in the church. Not to mention other stuff you read. I suppose 2000 or so years on people should know better and be more civilised but I'm sad to say I'm not surprised

That's terrible. :(

When I heard the description on the radio it sounded farcically funny like something off Father Ted - priests hitting each other with brooms - but that video, they're really laying into each other

No one was arrested Perhaps if they were this sort of behaviour would stop?

similar things happen in the church of the holy sepulchre in Jerusalem at Easter - it's quite a common thing - lots of bad feeling between the different orthodox groups who are supposed to run the 'holy sites' - old story here