Coptic Christians, Muslims denounce film, violence - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Coptic Christians, Muslims denounce film, violence - Santa Cruz Sentinel  


In a show of unity, a Muslim leader and a Coptic orthodox bishop held a news conference on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall to condemn the film and attacks against any religions.
Maher Hathout, senior adviser for the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles, said the reaction in the Middle East has been unwarranted and irrational for such an "insignificant production." He said the filmmakers are "psychologically diseased with hearts full of hate and minds."

Bishop Serapion of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Southern California said the actions of a few ignorant individuals do not represent the views of many Coptic Christians and Muslims. 
"As there is no justification to retaliate or attack the Coptic community. The right way to respond to such kind of events is to come together with a dialogue and to overcome such kind of tensions which unfortunately exist."