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41. Coptic controversy over the ’thorns’ of the divorce by-law!
Date of source: Thursday, June 19, 2008
This article deals with the current controversy over divorce for Christian Egyptians. On one hand the church restricts divorce to the reasons that are mentioned in the Bible. On the other hand, Coptic laymen object to this restriction and claim that the Biblical text should not be interpreted...
26. They want to make criminal incidents sectarian
Date of source: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Al-Jumhūrīyah tries, through several articles, to respond to an important question: why are normal criminal incidents between Muslims and Christians described as sectarian?
49. Four bishops initiate conflict over the pope’s position
Date of source: Thursday, May 1, 2008
The author highlights what he believes a conflict between four bishops over the papal See in the Coptic Orthodox Church. He also refers to some laymen’s opinions about the issue.
35. Muslims and Copts reject Zaqzuq’s call
Date of source: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Egyptian Minister of Endowments Ḥamdī Zaqzūq calls on Muslims to visit Jerusalem and the Aqṣá mosque as a sign of support for the Palestinians. The call sparked protest amongst Muslims and Copts.
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