After a good night's sleep in the Nairouz home, we were ready to go! As I said, the family lives above the church. Also, Allie was to interview several Palestinians for her thesis. This first morning she had an appointment downstairs with the imam from the mosque next door. It is his minerette that wakes us each morning. The four of us sat in Father Ibrahim's office for about an hour with Allie asking questions about how he became an imam and more importantly the relationship between he and the other religions in town. (his photos is to the right with Allie and Father I). A well educated man, he talked of radicals, education and also of the long standing relationship with the local Christians. The two men have been friends a long time. It was very telling and informative. Afterward we talked as we wandered around the school yard and playground for the St Philip's school which has both Muslim and Christian children.
Speaking of the children, after the interview we visited with teachers and a kindergarten class downstairs. Oh my goodness!!! They sang and danced for us and were so precious!
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