Religion population

The re-inintroduction of an old religion to the area prompted even more conflict in the region,causing yet more tensionin the Middle East between those of different faith.As large a part of Middle-Eastern culture as reliigion is,adding a new belief system into the mix often causes massive turmoil and confusion.As it is now,christianityhas retaken its old position in the region's culture,if somewhat less popular.Christianity is particularly popular in Lebanon and Syria,Christians composing almost 50% of the population.