Comments on: The Story of Religion, Lebanon, and Myself

By: SeifAndBeirut

SeifAndBeirut — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:24:16 +0000

Hello George! First of all, that was an excellent guess haha – I am an Aries yes. Also thanks for the constant comments and for reading my posts [ I have been away for a while, so my apologies for not replying sooner!].

For us in Lebanon – and sadly the Lebanese abroad – religion is what dictates every aspect of their life, and just like you said, it doesn’t come from their own understanding of “religion” but instead what they are “spoon-fed”. I come from a inter-religious family… my father is “Muslim” my mother is “Druze”, so I grew up having a different perspective on religion.

In my eyes – at the end of the day the principles of all the religions in our country are the same, the rules are ultimately identical and so on and so on. Why not get over the small differences and look at the bigger picture: One People!

By: Georges C

Georges C — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:04:26 +0000

You MUST be an Aries Real good stuff, always a REAL pleasure to read everything by you and SPECIFICALLY posts related to religion and culture! You see it so beautifully and so balanced.

I was talking to some friends of mine here (both Chritsians and Muslims) and their view on religion seem is more of spoon-fed / boring / fear / based on how their elementary school mustachoied-nuns presented it to them.

If only most people saw religion the way you did, as a beautiful expression of philosophy and local culture, our region would be a MUCH better place!

By: eliefares

eliefares — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:34:34 +0000

Great post!
The part where you went into the Maronite Church played in my head like a movie. It’s epic!

By: Zouz

Zouz — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:50:41 +0000

Well I’m sorry I didn’t read that earlier :S
Dude that post sent chills down my spin over and over again..
That is one heartfelt post about religions that can forever change the way we think!

I love u =) and I I love ur sensations

By: Louma

Louma — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:35:55 +0000

Very nice insight, and very moving. Thanks for sharing. We will never forget your last Ramadan either.

By: Erika

Erika — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:58:15 +0000

Your open-heartedness is beautiful and commendable. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this story with us. Blessings and light to you, the priest, and all of us.

By: BeirutiAdventures

BeirutiAdventures — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:55:16 +0000

Hehe thanks for helping get the word out for this post! I really appreciate it, and not to mention happy you enjoyed it so much!

By: fauzia

fauzia — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:32:53 +0000

Great!This is what I call tolerance,the savior of mankind!I wish it would settle in men s hearts!What a beautiful peaceful world we would have!!!No one would fear anything!Every person can practice what he believes !Love and peace!!!!!

By: kaffyr

kaffyr — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:27:24 +0000

I was directed here via a Live Journal link and I am so happy I was. Thank you for writing this; it’s eye-opening and hope-inspiring. May you be well always.

By: Lanora

Lanora — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:31:45 +0000

That was a beautiful ray of hope. Thank you for sharing.