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Maronite Christians Thrive in Muslim-Dominated Lebanon
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RENEE MONTAGNE
NPR Morning Edition
11-07-2007
Maronite Christians Thrive in Muslim-Dominated Lebanon
Host: RENEE MONTAGNE
Time 11:00-12:00 PM
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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
Lebanon is one of the most strategically placed countries in the Middle East. Now it's about to choose a new president. And though Lebanon is predominantly Muslim, the new president will be a Maronite Christian. The reason for that can be found in the country's constitution and its history. This morning we begin a three-part series with a look at the rise of the Maronite Christians. This Christian denomination is ...
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