Posted on 03/19/2023 5:48:44 PM PDT by marshmallow
BASRA, Iraq — In Iraq, it is not uncommon for Muslim families to visit churches for various reasons, such as seeking blessings, healing, or praying for prosperity. Recently, Rudaw Media Network reported that many Muslim families, particularly women and girls, have been visiting the Syriac Catholic Church of Jesus Sacred Heart in Basra, Southern Iraq, which reflects the strong community cohesion in the area.
Alaa Talal Yassin, a staff member at the University of Baghdad, spoke with Rudaw and shared that visiting churches has been a tradition for Iraqi families since childhood. “Especially on feasts, we used to light candles,” Yassin stated. “Christians receive us in churches with the warmest welcome.”
Another visitor, Iqbal La’ibi, expressed her comfort and satisfaction while visiting the church. “I light candles and pray to get what I want,” she said.
According to Rudaw, Pastor Butros Abo has called on Christians who left Basra to return to their homes. He also noted that the church welcomes people from all denominations for supplication.
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How interesting
Google Jews of Iran.
Muslims normal ones are very curious about Christianity, at least that is my experience here in the US.
Does not surprise me jews in Iran would go to a church.
There is something innately appealing about a religion where God sent his only begotten beloved son to die for you versus one whose God demands that you send your son to die (or kill) for him.
Iraq in the 6th century right until the 9th was majority Christian.
Most people will remember some vague connections with Christianity
And the whole world shall know him. That wash away our sins.
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