In the United States, citizens take their freedom and rights for many things for granted. Several countries, such as Lebanon, do not get to experience the wide range of privileges we are accustomed to in America. Located in the western part of Asia, Lebanon appears to be a quiet and calm country. But Lebanese citizens constantly and daily debate and fight over their country's status on controversial and diverse human rights, such as anti-gay laws and women's rights in their country. Lebanon is a country well known for its strict Muslim religious education (Lebanon 2011). Due to the country's religious background, sexual relationships and sexuality remain a known topic that is not discussed among others. According to Article 534 of the Lebanese Penal Code, it is prohibited to participate in sexual relations contrary to what Lebanese citizens consider to be laws of nature, such as homosexuality, adultery, sodomy and fornication. If they are caught, the punishment for the crime will be one year or more in prison (LGBT Rights in Lebanon 2011). Not only do Lebanese laws and strict religion prevent citizens from carrying out what they consider to be underhanded acts, but their society also plays an important role in trying to stop the spread of homosexuality throughout the country. In 2003, Lebanese media reported a situation at a Dunkin Donuts store where the general manager refused to serve any customers who were gay or appeared to appear gay. His defense for his action was that he wanted to reassure parents of children passing by that they were protected and cared for (LGBT rights in Lebanon 2011). If a similar scenario were to occur in the United States, the general fuss… middle of paper… establishes a balance of power among the country's major religious groups (Human Rights in Lebanon 2011 ). More than half of the Lebanese population considers itself Muslim, while only 39% is Christian (Lebanon 2011). In this case, Muslims would be placed higher in authority and power than Christians. Generally the government respects all aspects of religions, but when it comes to politics, the superior religion usually wins the position (Human Rights in Lebanon 2011). Many of Lebanon's human rights in their country are considered unreasonable and unknown to the American citizens who care for them. their constitutional rights for granted. Regardless of the successful US human rights law, Lebanon is a country unto itself; It's not America. As soon as it is ready, Lebanon will make new laws and changes that best suit its modernized country.