Ancient Syrian Town Seeks Interfaith Peace After Long War
Briefly

A priest in a monastery in Syria delivers a sermon emphasizing love for neighbors, but attendees voice fears over the nation's direction after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Christians worry about the potential of Islamist rebels infringing on their rights, while Muslims in the area face the aftermath of longstanding exclusion from their homes. The situation highlights the delicate dynamics between religious groups in a war-torn country, where the safety and future of their communities are closely intertwined.
Nothing has happened that makes you feel that things are better, said Mirna Haddad, one of the churchgoers.
The problem is the majority, meaning the town's Christians, said Omar Ibrahim Omar, the leader of a new local security committee.
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