Displaying 951 - 960 of 1373.
The author’s laments over the current state of religious disorder in countries like Egypt, Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon. Trying to figure out the stimuli of such disorder, the author recalls the image of the religious harmony the countries in question used to display.
The article discusses Coptic activists outside of Egypt, who have organized demonstrations in protest to affairs within Egypt, particularly involving the Monastery of Abu Fana.
Watani interviewed the Islamic scholar Jamal al-Bannā about his views concerning; the church, his opinion that religions do not contradict each other and his explanations for the growing extremism in Egyptian society.
Bishop Bīshūy interferes in politics and entrenches sectarianism which will harm the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Copts.
The author interviews Emad Gad, a Coptic academic who specializes in the study of Israel and its society. He comments on the current tensions, and hopes for the future, as well as his opinion on Muslim-Christian relations within Egypt itself.
Church’s leaders still assert that Pope Shenouda is in the best of health, although his frequent travels to the United States in the last months and the lapse of health that he suffered a couple of months ago during his Wednesday sermon say otherwise.
A secret front formed by bishops in Upper Egypt is discussing the idea of choosing a bishop to compete for the papal chair in case of Pope Shenouda’s death.
The article describes the events of the first Coptic Studies Symposium that was recently held at the University of Toronto.
The author reviews a book by Robert Waldron entitled, ’Thomas Merton. Master of Attention,’ and the related discussions on spirituality.
The author comments on the political atmosphere in Egypt, how it has been shaped throughout the past few decades, and how this interpretation of Egyptian history may inadvertently be increasing sectarian strife

Pages

Subscribe to