Thursday, July 29, 2010

Christian Population in Lebanon Is Declining; Muslims Urged to "Nurture Christian Presence"

The head of the Sunni political movement in Lebanon has expressed concern over the decline of Christians in the region, allegedly due to growing Shiite influence.

Ahmad Hariri, secretary-general of the Lebanese Future Movement, urged Muslims in Lebanon to "nurture Christian presence" in the region, saying it was an "Arab and Islamic responsibility as much as it is a Christian one."

According to the Jerusalem Post, Hariri is worried about the repercussions of Christian emigration for some Middle East countries.

While Christians used to be a majority in Lebanon, the country has recently witnessed decline, due to emigration and the increase in Muslims.

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