A Woman Protesting Islam At A Local Mosque Gets An Unexpected Response

October 12, 2015

On Saturday, an Ohio woman showed up at a local mosque to protest against the Islamic faith.

The woman - identified as Annie on Facebook - was not prepared for what happened next.

woman protesting islam gets hug
via Facebook

She was greeted by members of the mosque who engaged her in a lively, but mostly friendly, debate about Islam.

woman protesting islam gets hug
via Facebook

Once Annie put her guard down, Cynthia Eugenia Cox DeBoutinkhar saw an opportunity.

muslim woman hugs protestor
via YouTube

"Our hug seemed to go on forever," Cynthia wrote. "I wouldn't let go until I could feel her go from tense to soft. Then she agreed to go inside with me."

woman protesting islam gets hug
via Facebook

Annie accepted the invitation and met with other members who applauded her as she entered the foyer.

woman protesting islam gets hug
via Facebook

Watch the video below uploaded to YouTube by Micah Ben David:

(h/t) Raw Story


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