Lebanon

In the United States, citizens are allowed freedom and rights. Different countries such as Lebanon can not experience the broad privilege that we are accustomed to America. The settlements of Lebanon in the western part of Asia seem to be a quiet and peaceful country. However, Lebanese citizens are discussing their daily standing in controversial human rights, such as laws on homosexuals and women's rights in that country.

Lebanon Lebanon is located in the Middle East northeast of Israel, but nearly 40% of Christians seriously affected by Western European countries in terms of culture and society (in particular the French historical relationship, until the Cristina of Tripoli ) Was founded by Raymond IV in Toulouse including most of Lebanon today. French heritage of Lebanon society as a whole, French is fluent. The influence of the West brought by Christians in this country has spread to other people and today's Lebanon is a unique blend of east and west. The relatively progressive Lebanon society and the international Beirut (known as the Middle East Paris) culture and identity have proven its westernization. In 2005, Lebanon intends to participate in a European singing contest, but decided to withdraw

Perhaps the most striking feature of Lebanon's social structure is its diverse religious composition. Since the 7th century Lebanon is a paradise for persecuted Christians and Muslim denominations. Since the Lebanese religion and the government are deeply and formally intertwined, the relative proportion of religious groups in that country is a very sensitive issue. However, since 1932, no official census has been held, and the data representing confessions in Lebanon has also fluctuated. In general, Muslims are the largest group in the entire population. Among the three Muslim sects, Shia and Sunni are the largest, Druze is a small proportion. In the Christian population of Lebanon, Malonite, the largest Catholic group, is the largest Christian community. The Greek Orthodox Church is the largest of the Orthodox groups and the second largest group in the Christian group. There is also a very small Jewish minority