A meeting of self-proclaimed "rationalists" in a neighborhood caused a strong
reaction among the residents. The rationalists, who were criticized for having
political motives, condemned religious practices and customs, and even called
for legislation to stop them.
This sparked a sharp reaction among the people,
who held meetings to plan counter propaganda against the rationalists. The
meeting had the unintended effect of awakening the community and young people
came forward to defend their beliefs.
However, there was concern that this
controversy would create bitterness and division among the neighborhood, and it
was unclear how long it would take for these feelings to die down. |