...nothing like good old-fashion (i.e. aggressive, divisive, senseless) religious turmoil!

israeli police have had to restore order at one of christianity's holiest sites after a mass brawl broke out between monks in jerusalem's old city. fighting erupted between greek orthodox and armenian monks at the church of the holy sepulchre, the traditional site of christ's crucifixion. two monks from each side were detained as dozens of worshippers traded kicks and punches at the shrine, said police. trouble flared as armenians prepared to mark the annual feast of the cross... // 09.11.08, bbc news

...I MUST SAY, god works in mysterious ways. so how does this fit into his big plan again? "have all my followers kill each other over petty disputes until only the blessed 'ignorant' are left unscathed." check! i don't know what's more disturbing, the lack of compassion and understanding b/w (so-called) religious adherents--of the same faith (!)--or the initial belief in an imperfect and irrational creator that led to such bloody encounters in the first place. looks as tho the big g may be experiencing some (mis)communication issues. might be time to rethink his PR strategy; one that allows him to spread the 'message' w/out complete mayhem and confusion i'd presume//