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Date of source: Sunday, November 11, 2007
Copts have the right to express themselves and call for their rights to be activated in their homeland.
Date of source: Sunday, September 30, 2007
In the article the author comments on what he sees as the changes in Egyptian society in recent decades.
Date of source: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Munīr Bishāy discusses the impact of the activities of Coptic emigrants in the U.S. on Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, July 1, 2007
It is incorrect to classify all Coptic expatriates under one sole category. The loud voice of the extremist Coptic expatriates does not change the fact that they are a limited minority. The author defends the moderate majority of Coptic expatriates in ten points.
Date of source: Sunday, October 23, 2005
In their bid to justify their political isolation, the Copts have resorted to religion to find some consolation and to convince themselves that their approach towards public matters is justifiable.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Sabrina Farouni, a Muslim Italian woman who lives in a small town near the Swiss border, was given a 100-dollar fine for going in public wearing a niqab [a veil that hides all of the head and face] that covers her face completely.
Date of source: Sunday, May 15, 2005
At this juncture in Egyptian history, it would be tragic if a Muslim citizen looks upon Christian Coptic citizens as Dhimmīs. But, for Copts to view themselves in this demeaning manner is a tragedy beyond comprehension.
Date of source: Sunday, April 17, 2005
Some might say chances for other candidates
in the presidential elections are so meager, and chances for Copts to win are even less, so why waste time, effort and money
on something whose loss is as sure as death and taxes.
Date of source: Sunday, April 3, 2005
Copts in Egypt must arise and shed the apathy that plagues so many of them and become part of political reform process that will eventually improve their lives. A Copt should run for presidency. Winning or losing the early elections is not the issue. Meeting the challenge to become active...
Date of source: Friday, December 22, 2000
The author believes that the TV series "Awan al ward" (time for roses) encourages mixed marriages between Muslims and Christians in an attempt to promote "National unity." It is true, Bishay writes, that the Christian character admitted making a mistake by marrying a Muslim man. Still it is a...
Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.