Muslims standing together with Christians to protect the latter during worship at a Coptic church. Can you imagine a similar scenario in the U.S., with, say, Christians defending the right of Muslims to build a non-mosque Not-at-Ground-Zero? If only it were so.
These Egyptians are demonstrating the true meaning of religious -- and political -- tolerance. The fact that this show of solidarity is coming so soon after a brutal attack on another Coptic church speaks volumes not only about their enlightened minds, but also their courage. The Egyptian government doesn't take kindly to demonstrations in general, no matter the sentiments its citizens are demonstrating. Here's another article that shows the risks Egyptians take by speaking out.
