Demographics of Iraq - Religions

Religions

Islam 97% (Shi'a 60%-65%, Sunni 32%-37%), Christianity and other 3%.

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    The main business of religions is to purify, control, and restrain that excessive and exclusive taste for well-being which men acquire in times of equality.
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