Summary -- Introduction : the paradoxes of Lebanon's religious leaders -- Religious leaders as imperfect representatives -- Religious leaders and the problem of sectarianism -- Conclusion : how the state has reconstructed religious life
Summary
"Lebanese religious leaders are often treated as authentic representatives of their sects and are given broad powers over religious affairs. However, their leadership is not organic, nor are they necessarily popular, as these individuals are trained and selected by elite institutions. These figures do not incite sectarian hatred, and even aim to reduce it, but the way they are empowered and their monopoly on spiritual matters inhibit social integration among various religious communities and reinforce sectarian divisions"--Publisher's web site
Notes
"December 2016."
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 21-24)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Carnegie, viewed January 3, 2017)
