The article 'Miracle' baby draws Bethlehem crowds on cnn.com is an interesting one if you carefully take a look at the reactions from the different religion. Read more on cnn.
It's about the birthmark on this baby boy's cheek that has an Arabic letters forming his late uncle name, Ala. Ala was a Hamas martyr, who was killed by the Jews after he was suspected of being a suicide bomber. The baby boy was born on the Ramadhan 27th, the night when Muslims observe the Quran revelation to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
The Imam's reaction:
"The imam from the camp's main mosque entered the crowded living room, traced a finger along the swirling birthmark -- which finishes behind the baby's right ear -- and pronounced it a "gift from God."
The Grandmother's reaction:
"The birthmark was a sign "the soldiers can kill our sons but not our spirit." She voiced hope Israelis and Palestinians would make peace and allow her grandson to grow up free from violence."
The Palestinian's reaction:
"Thousands have been flocking to the Aida refugee camp for a glimpse of the 11-day-old infant many are calling a "miracle baby." "
The Christian's reaction:
"Local Christians preparing for subdued Christmas observances have quietly dismissed it as lacking religious significance. "
The Jew's reaction:
"It sounds very freaky."
The Israeli's army reaction:
"As the grandmother spoke to the reporter, the Israeli army patrol fired tear gas at stone-throwing youths nearby."
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