As religion is a deeply sensitive subject in the middle east, it's only natural that it will cause conflict. Religon itself is held in extremely high regard, more so than almost anything else. This utter devotion to spirituality results in extremely zealous followers who don't like to be contradicted. When religious conflict inevitably ensues, people's individual beliefs are challenged, causing yet more tension even outside the battlefield.
The re-introduction of an old religion (Christianity) to the area prompted even more conflict in the region,causing yet more tension in 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.
As religion is a deeply sensitive subject in the middle east, it's only natural that it will cause conflict. Religon itself is held in extremely high regard, more so thatn almost anything else. This utter devotion to spirituality results in extremely zealous followers who don't like to be contradicted. When religious conflict inevitably ensues, people's individual beliefs are challenged, causing yet more tension even outside the battlefield.
