Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Muslims guarding churches on Christmas

If Muslims want to be perceived as followers of a "religion of peace," this is a good way to start.
A youth wing affiliated with Indonesia's largest Muslim group Nahdlatul Ulama, some 40 million strong, said that members would guard churches for the coming Christmas festivities and it had persuaded youths from other religions to join the project.

"We have an annual programme to set up posts to secure Christmas. For this year, I have contacted groups from other religions like the Hindus and Buddhists and they have responded positively," said Tatang Hidayat, National Coordinator of NU's Banser group, known for its military-like uniform.

After a steady diet of news stories touting hatred for Christians in Muslim countries, it's refreshing to see Muslims who disapprove taking some kind of a stand.

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