초록

Christian minorities in the Middle East have been making efforts to explore measures to support their co-existence with neighbouring populations. However, the identity and future survival of these Christians are now threatened by new forces, such as revivalist religions, anti-government protests, and state-abetted violation. Since the Syrian uprising, which started in March 2011, the unity of Syrians has been undermined, and the areas of commonality between the privileged and ordinary citizens have become too small to sustain the national community. Consequently, Syrians become divided, and many pursue a group-differentiated identity. Cultural and religious identities may undergo change, due to the degradation of economic, political and social conditions. This paper discusses Syrian/Syriac Orthodox Christians’ quest for survival in Syria, and the changes in their political identity under the condition of the Syrian Civil War. These Christians are involved in an ambitious project, aimed at transforming the concept of their territory and homeland.

키워드

Syria, Christians, Identity, Ethnicity, Nationalism

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