Our God-Shaped Brains
Hidden Brain
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Faith and Division: A Young Life in War-Torn Beirut
This chapter delves into the profound influence of religious rituals and cultural identity on a young altar boy's life amidst the backdrop of the Lebanese civil war. It vividly recounts the emotional Easter celebrations, personal experiences of living through violence, and the resulting transformations in community relationships. Through this narrative, the chapter highlights the tension between faith and sectarian divisions that shaped daily life in a fractured Beirut.
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