Egypt Muslims to act as "human shields" at Coptic Christmas Eve mass

[Swede]

“Although 2011 started tragically, I feel it will be a year of eagerly anticipated change, where Egyptians will stand against sectarianism and unite as one,” Father Rafaeil Sarwat of the Mar-Mina church told Ahram Online. The Coptic priest was commenting on the now widespread call by Muslim intellectuals and activists upon Egyptian Muslims at large to flock to Coptic churches across the country to attend Coptic Christmas Eve mass, to show solidarity with the nation's Coptic minority, but also to serve as "human shields" against possible attacks by Islamist militants.

Mohamed Abdel Moniem El-Sawy, founder of El-Sawy Culture Wheel was among the promiment Muslim cultural figures who first floated the bold initiative

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/95/3216/Egypt/Attack-on-Egypt-Copts/Egypt-Muslims-to-act-as-human-shields-at-Coptic-Ch.aspx

[snagglepuss]

1. Kudos to all those involved. Very brave as Islamists don't care who they slaughter.

Thanks for posting.

[hlthe2b]

2. THIS is what I experienced during my time working in Egypt...

If only these kinds of depictions of Muslim-Christian interaction would be echoed in this country and publicized by our own media..... Sigh.

I wish the Coptic Christians a very peaceful Christmas and I applaud their Muslim "protectors."

[aquart]

3. Protect them all.

[Old and In the Way]

4. This story deserves a lot of exposure.

We need to see more stories that focus on what brings us together instead of the constant barrage of stories that incite our worst instincts and fears of people with cultural/religious differences.

[kimi]

5. This is heartwarming

And it should be known far and wide. Sad that this is the first I'm hearing of it, so thank you so much for posting. I will share.

[Hannah Bell]

6. kr

[kimi]

7. This is the latest update on this story

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/95/3351/Egypt/Attack-on-Egypt-Copts/Egyptian-ministers-and-movie-stars-turned-out-for-.aspx