‘Democracy and the Religious Challenge’ at The Beirut Spring Festival 2015

Part I- Film projection: “Lights on darkness” by Diana Moukalled
In the three-part series “Lights on Darkness”, Diana Moukalled sheds light on radical Islam by visiting three countries: Iraq, Jordan and Egypt. In the first episode (that will be shown during the session), which takes place in Iraq, she shows how Al-Qaida resorts to women and children to carry out suicide bombings. This series is produced by Firehorse.

Part II- Panel discussion
After the Arab revolutions, Islamist forces have played a fundamental role and attracted millions of new voters and supporters. In reaction, religious minorities have been requesting international protection and special statuses. The process towards equal citizenship is still at its early phases and is facing, on a daily basis, lethal challenges. The panel will discuss whether democracy can accommodate religious-based forces without facing the risk of its own extinction.
Speakers: Abbas Halabi (Islamic Christian Dialogue Committee, Lebanon); Nabila Hamza (Equality and Parity, Tunisia); Sven S

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