Maronites and Shia Communities in Lebanon
Resumen
In r/Lebanon, a community member asks whether Maronites are commonly discussed in Lebanese Shia households after a date with a Lebanese Shia man revealed unfamiliarity with Maronite identity. The post invites discussion about religious awareness and how Lebanon’s Christian and Muslim communities understand one another.
Date with Lebanese Shia
Hi all! This is quite random, but a genuine question.
I went on a date with a Lebanese shia guy yesterday (his family is from the South) and he knew I was Christian, but assumed I was either Catholic or Orthodox. When I said I was neither and that I was Maronite, he seemed genuinely confused and didn't know what Maronite was. I even said it in Arabic and he was even more unsure. He's been to Lebanon on numerous occasions btw, not sure if that's important context.
My question is, are Maronites not spoken of in a lot of Shia households? Is it simply a world of Sunnis and Shias?
Post Author: /u/yougivemegoosebumps
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