Religion on the Occupy Central front line puts faith into practice
Christians, in pursuing equality and justice, have long been part of the city's fight for freedom
In Mong Kok, Taoist god of war Guan Yu sits in an impressive makeshift temple within the protest site; sharing the spiritual space is a chapel where Christians can pray and a place where Buddhist chants are played through a speaker.
The role of religion in the pro-democracy protests transcends figurines at protest sites. A joint statement signed by leaders of Hong Kong's six biggest religions on October 15, offers to serve as middlemen between the government and people.
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The religious leaders' gesture was genuine and simple - to curb violence and bridge differences for the good of the city. Although the offer was not taken up, it does highlight the possible role of the city's religious leaders in creating dialogue.
Christianity in particular has long been entwined with Hong Kong's fight for freedom and genuine democracy, and Christians can be seen at all three protest sites, holding prayer services and Catholic mass, and offering counselling and prayer.