• This book highlights how religions have transitioned into sects, leading to ongoing conflicts impacting societies around the world.

The Arab region has been experiencing sectarian and religious violence for years. This violence raises questions about the inherent nature of religions that might harbor conflict. Does this violence arise from religions themselves? The fragmentation and schisms within religions have resulted in sects claiming divine endorsement, challenging the legitimacy of these groups as true representations of religion. Originally, religion was intended to serve humanity, embodying moral, spiritual, and ethical values, and advocating for justice and equality. The actions of these sects contradict the core principles on which religions were founded.

Khaled Ghozal is a Lebanese writer, born in Qob Elias (Bekaa Governorate) in 1945. He holds a degree in political and administrative sciences from the Lebanese University.

Publishing house: Dar Al Saqi Publishing and Distribution

Number of Pages: 320

Year of publication: 2015