HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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Differing religious beliefs have been a frequent source of conflict in the region.
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Few cultural and political differences are found among the nations of the region.
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The nations of the region have been instrumental in the development of democratic ideals.
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The people of the region have generally adopted the ideas and values of Western culture.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The majority of the Middle East’s population today is Muslim, as it has been for centuries. However, as the place of origin of a range of world religions – including Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and many lesser-known faiths – it remains a region of remarkable religious diversity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Three of the world’s major religions–the monotheist traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam–were all born in the Middle East and are all inextricably linked to one another.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the answer is yes, sometimes religious conflicts are being used for political reasons. This is because religion is a powerful tool that can be used to mobilize people, and politicians often use it to gain support or to distract from other issues.
Detailed explanation-4: -Religious Wars. Since the awakening of religion, wars have been fought in the name of different gods and goddesses. A Cross-Impact Analysis of Conflicts in Which Religion Is Involved. «object» Low-Intensity Violence. Structural Violence. Cultural Violence.