Tag Archives: Lebanese

Lebanese Women Vs. Muslim Judges Who Call Rape A ‘Marital Right’

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

Every religious leader in Lebanon is quick to claim that his religion is one of peace.  So, it is very ironic that Muslim religious authorities, both Sunni and Shia, have vehemently objected to a law that would protect women from domestic violence. … Continue reading →

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British Ambassador Imagines Lebanon

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

Wishful thinking?  A fantasy?  Ambassador Tom Fletcher imagines a prosperous, peaceful Lebanon in 2020 in his blog piece, “Beirutopia.” “So this blogpost is no crystal ball. But – amid the short term pessimism – many people have been talking to … Continue reading →

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The Pepper that Threatened Lebanon’s National Security

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon On the first day of 2013, Lebanon made a major discovery, one that is worthy of the attention of not only the media, but also the military and internal security apparatus of the great and … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Rai: The Prince and the Paupers

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon On Saturday, November 24, Pope Benedict XVI appointed six new cardinals from Colombia, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, the United States, and Lebanon.  It was reported by Future Television that 1,500 dignitaries, representing the various religious … Continue reading →

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Straightening the Crooked Furrow

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon The Protestant missionary W. M. Thomson wrote that the people of Lebanon “do not coalesce into one homogeneous community, nor do they regard each other with fraternal feelings.  The Sunnites excommunicate the Shiites; both hate … Continue reading →

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Homeland’s War on Beirut

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon To watch the depiction of Beirut in the first couple episodes of Showtime’s award-winning drama series, omelandomeland and not have one’s intelligence insulted is an onerous feat.  To maintain suspension of disbelief, one must forget … Continue reading →

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Enta Horr: A weekly Doze of Pessimism

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon Now that the new television season has begun, viewers across Lebanon are tuning in to view the line up of programming, especially those on MTV.  And, one of the most anticipated television shows is MTV’s, … Continue reading →

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Lebanon’s Dilemma: The Pope’s Message & Our Political Reality

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Muslims, believers, and atheists can all agree that Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Lebanon is historic, and his apostolic message of peace is noble, but is it achievable in Lebanon’s political sphere? … Continue reading →

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Jamaica vs. Lebanon: A Call to Support Sports

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dr. Khraish

By Louay Khraish Imagining Lebanon Many Lebanese might be unaware that 10 athletes from Lebanon (seven were females) participated at the XXX Summer Olympics in London.  This is probably due to the minor coverage the team received in the Lebanese … Continue reading →

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