POL 150C3 Lecture 12: Lebanon
8 Nov 2016
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Live for today because you don"t know what tomorrow will bring . Ancient country among most diverse in religiosity. Currently a republic and parliamentary democracy, small country. 4 million, 15-22 million globally, 4 languages, young population, 18 religions. Cosmopolitan, business and sophistication, patience and persistence, style conscious described lebanese self-concept and reputation. Review quotes from quran, direct word of god, not an interpretation, dissimilar from the bible. Nancy nabil ajram: unicef ambassador, multi-platinum recording artist. Major groups sunni (85%) and shi"ite (15%) (iran mostly) Liberty: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on ones way of life, behavior, or political views. Justice: ruler in place by right and not usurpation, ruler governs according to god"s plan. Arbitrary: capricious ruler acting on his own. Consultative: wise and just ruler who consults others. Domestic ethnic-religious con icts and violence: assignation of prime minister, meddling and invasion:israel and syria, and uneasy con ict management.
