It was reported that 15 Muslims were arrested and two police injured by rock throwers on Friday after rioting on the Temple Mount. The police launched tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds, which is the booming sound you’ll hear in the video. Riots and stone throwing have been a frequent occurrence over the years in Israel, especially during Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah this week.
This Sunday as you’re leaving church just try to picture your congregation starting up a riot; the kids from Sunday school throwing rocks at police and the senior ladies from your prayer group yelling allahu akbar. It’ll be an exercise in cultural understanding.