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Mixed Sunni Shiite families reflect Iraqs religious tolerance
In Baghdad, Shiite Ahmed Shammar and Sunni wife Shata practice a blended faith routine while their three children attend Christian schools. Despite fears of civil war, many Iraqis see intermarriage and shared community life as cementing social cohesion across sects.
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