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Article: Religion among the Kurds: internal tolerance, external conflict.
- Article from:
- Kennedy School Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
- Author:
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This essay examines the impact of the unique religious composition of Kurdistan on Kurdish political identity. Unity within Kurdistan's diverse population arises from its culture of tolerance, which in turn comes from its long history of diverse religious traditions. The Kurdish propensity for tolerance is a key element in their desire for an independent political system and is a primary reason for their conflict with the various intolerant states among which the Kurds find themselves. This essay outlines measures that should be taken to resolve these conflicts and discusses the potentially positive role the Kurds could play in bringing lasting peace and stability to the ...
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