Paul-Mounged El-Hachem

Paul-Mounged El-Hachem (8 September 1934 – 7 October 2022) was Maronite prelate of the Catholic Church.

Quotes

• The idea of secularization is not possible in the Middle East. The idea of secularization is a concept that does not exist in the Middle East for both Christians and Muslims because in the Middle East people are by nature religious. It is much better to speak about citoyenneté, ‘citizenship for all’ whereby the citizens are allowed to pursue their own religious values. Islam is not just religion but is both religion and culture. Every act of a Muslim has both a religious and cultural value.
  • Retired Nuncio: West Needs to Better Understand Islam (April 20, 2012)