Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating
Clip: 9/17/2012 | 8m 24s
Facing Uncertainty, Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating
One century ago, 20 percent of the Middle East was Christian. Today, they are only 5 percent of the total population. As stricter, more conservative interpretations of Islam have become more widespread in the Middle East, Christians have chosen to leave their homelands fearing harassment or violence. Ray Suarez reports.
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Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating
Clip: 9/17/2012 | 8m 24s
One century ago, 20 percent of the Middle East was Christian. Today, they are only 5 percent of the total population. As stricter, more conservative interpretations of Islam have become more widespread in the Middle East, Christians have chosen to leave their homelands fearing harassment or violence. Ray Suarez reports.
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