That’s wonderful news! I was so upset to read about the Taliban destroying the Buddhas of Bamayyan, so long ago. I couldn’t believe that ANYONE would destroy ancient artworks or antiquities, especially those of Religious importance. In retrospect, I was very naive about the various religions of the Middle East. I do remember when Hillary, on the eave of impeachment, said something about celebrating Ramadan and wondering ‘why would they ever be celebrating Ramadan in the White House?’. I guess I was REALLY naive.
Muslims protecting Christians? Maybe, but hard to imagine it. Not buying the idea that any of them view Christians as “brothers” either
How old is ‘ancient’?
There is no doubt there are good Muslims. But they are not good Muslims.
I pray that God blesses these brave souls. They have behaved far better than their scripture has commanded them to behave.
Wow, great story.
Just a little side story to Mosul. When we defeated Saddam Hussein and his military, the equivalent of the WW2 occupation governor’s position was created. In Mosul, it was an Orthodox rabbi in the US Army.
He would meet with the Moslem senior clerics and officials, and speak to them in fluent Arabic. It made things a lot easier re cooperation in restoration order and a government there.
Sometimes you get good people to work together for the greater good of all. I hope the people in this story are kept safe from the Fascist ISIS psychopaths.