Date of source: Sunday, January 11, 2009
The author believes that Christian students should be allowed to enroll in the non-theological schools of the Azhar University but does not support the idea of a Coptic university.
Date of source: Saturday, December 20, 2008
The key to encouraging people to respect other’s beliefs is education, believes Dr. Amīn Makram ‘Ubayd. According to him, state schools should promote the brotherhood of all citizens, not the followers of one religion above the others. An ideal state school system should be non religious, but...
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
In an interview with Gerrit Roos of Reformatorisch Dagblad and Cornelis Hulsman, Bishop Marqus highlights the problems facing Christians in Egypt today. These problems include issues such as church building, conversion, the Egyptian education system and the emigration of Christians abroad.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
According to Bishop Qultah of the Coptic Catholic Church there are three levels of dialogue between Christians and Muslims in the Arab world. However this dialogue needs to be expanded in order for it to be more effective and should be combined with a better education system.
Date of source: Sunday, December 21, 2008
An investigation by the Times has revealed that some Muslim children in the U.K are being abused and beaten by their teachers at Islamic evening classes.
Date of source: Monday, October 20, 2008
An Arab-West Report intern writes about the history and programs of the Salaam Centre for Medico-Social Services in Ezbet al-Nakhl district of Cairo. This center was formed and is run by a cooperation between Catholic and Coptic nuns.
Date of source: Sunday, December 7, 2008
This article sheds light on the spreading social phenomenon, religiousness. It shows the great difference between false appearances and putting on the mask of religiousness, and the absent genuine religious values pointing out its negative effect on the society.
Date of source: Sunday, July 27, 2008
The author analyses the Abu-Fana attack and its effects on Egyptian society.
Date of source: Sunday, July 20, 2008
The article comments on Bishop Thomas who claims that Copts in Egypt are forced to isolate themselves, and stressed the need for action in appealing their cause.
Date of source: Monday, July 14, 2008
This article critiques the hold that religious institutions have over Egyptians and argues that they are an obstacle to the creation of a cohesive Egyptian identity.