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The Ministry of Awqāf [Endowments] held yesterday a national unity Iftār with the participation of the Grand Imām of the Azhar, Muhammad Sayyid Tantāwī and Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria.
A press review of articles concerning the allegedly anti-Islamic play performed in the Mar Girgis Church in Alexandria, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims.
Articles that give a good insight into some frequent misunderstandings in Arab-West relations. A Christian play in Alexandria, advising Christians in a crude way not to convert to Islam, was followed by Muslim demonstrations and violence.
Former Member of Parliament, Jamāl As‘ad slated Pope Shenouda’s recent statement about the low representation of Copts in local councils.
Pope Shenouda denied rumors that the Church would nominate a number of Copts for Parliament.
Pope Shenouda has always cited incidents of assaults on churches and Copts by some members of al-Jamā‘at al-Islāmīya, accusing the police of slackness in dealing with the assailants.
Recent press reports held that a list containing the names of 30 Copts was forwarded to the National Democratic Party (NDP) leaders to enter the forthcoming parliamentary elections under the umbrella of the ruling party.
The head of the Coptic church has made public statements about the political representation quota system, which Copts have rejected, fearing an increase in sectarian tensions and arguing that the quota system runs counter to the principle of citizenship.
The church is required to offer an explanation for the anti-Islamic play in Alexandria, and Pope Shenouda has to show good faith in the future of Egypt.
Father Andarāwus ‘Aziz claims that the decision to have him defrocked of his priestly duties was marked by unjust improvisation, which is wide-spread in the church administration

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