Hariri stresses Christian-Muslim coexistence in Lebanon

During a ceremony on Saturday marking the 14th anniversary of the Antonine university Lebanese PM Saad Hariri stressed the importance of Christian -Muslim coexistence in Lebanon.

“The Lebanese Muslim is no longer Lebanese without division of power between Christians and Muslims,” Hariri said . The same applies to Christians, he added. ” The same applies to Christians”, he added.

Hariri also stressed the importance of dialogue, saying division of power means both religions have responsibilities towards each other regardless of numbers.

Hariri said  that the need to safeguard the value of coexistence goes beyond Lebanon, adding that “our success in preserving coexistence is in the interest of the Arab world and the world as a whole.”

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  • michael

    Lets make it clear , coexistence regardless of the number of of christians and muslims in lebanon. It can be (50% muslims of 50% christians) or (70% muslims and 30% christians), we will always have the division of power 50% for each. Right? Right nasralla? right hizbolla? right berri? I want you to sign a document saying this. It is not that I dont trust you it is for the history only. Nasralla your human production machine that you brag about doesnt seem to funtion in this kind of scenario? what you will do? My advice is to separate religion from state but completely not like in Iran. As a religious man you cant be leader of a milita or religious party; you can only pray and preach for peace (Not if you bomb us we will bomb you, leave this for the army generals) Would you do this?

  • jaerth

    Well said, thank you.

  • Louay Faour

    60% muslims, 40% christians, ACCORDING TO ESTIMATES.. last time numbers were checked were way back in 1932.. and thats what u people r rubbish at doing, TRUSTING Hezballah and shiaas in general which preserve co-existence in the country and who CAN live side by side to others regardless of their affiliation or sect or whatever.. E.G. Tyre, Baalbek, south Beirut.. all these places are majority shiaas with a number of other religions. Quit this ridiculous propaganda, its not working

  • ChiefBox

    This is another form of racism. We as a nation won’t get past or rise above it as society, until we start thinking about being Lebanese first; and not be concerned whom one prays to or doesn’t pray for. Our Leaders use such tactics to keep us divided, and add fuel to the fire – this will take decades to over come, and willingness to accept each other regardless of religion, race, or class.
    Free Lebanon

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