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Latakia: Popular Rejection of Militarizing Cafes and Imposing Religious Sermons on Patrons
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Imposing Religious Sermons in Cafes Reflects the Approach of Using Military Force to Impose Hardline Religious Vision on Society
A military operations management element delivering religious sermons in Latakia cafes sparked a wave of popular discontent and rejection, expressing concerns about attempts to impose hardline religious orientations through armed force.
Social media activists expressed rejection of these practices. Ali Salman emphasized that the problem lies in "linking religion with militarization", indicating it "creates fear among some people".
Citizens criticized transforming cafes and restaurants into religious sermon platforms, with one sarcastically asking: "If restaurants become Friday sermon venues, where will people go to eat? In the mosque?"
Commentators pointed to the existence of sufficient mosques and religious centers in the city, warning that these practices "instead of attracting people will drive them away, with everyone just pretending to comply out of fear".
Observers view these practices as reflecting the hardline approach of military operations management, attempting to impose their ideological vision on Syrian society.
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