Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating

Name: Middle Eastern Christians Are Increasingly Emigrating
Uploaded: 2012-09-17T22:00:00Z
Duration: P504S
Description: 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.

Clip: 09/17/2012 | 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.

Aired: 09/17/12

Rating: NR

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