Date of source: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The governor of Assiut has placed the cornerstone of the first Coptic Orthodox church in Assiut.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The Supreme Administrative Court has nullified the Pope’s decision to defrock a priest.
Date of source: Sunday, September 25, 2005
Obituary of Otto Meinardus, eminent Coptologist and prolific writer who died at the age of 79 on September 18, 2005.
Date of source: Sunday, September 25, 2005
Personal recollections of Otto Meinardus.
Date of source: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Politicians of all different political backgrounds are pandering to the Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, seeking the organization’s support in the elections. Yet in doing so, they are helping to strengthen the Brotherhood.
Date of source: Friday, September 23, 2005
At this critical period of Egypt’s history, the author argues that position of the Copts seems unclear as far as modernization and political reform are concerned.
Date of source: Thursday, September 22, 2005
President of Assiut University, Dr. Muhammad Ibrāhīm ‘Abd al-Qādir, has said he will not allow religious or political groups to practice political activities on campus.
Date of source: Thursday, September 22, 2005
The author of the article compares a book by Muhyī al-Dīn al-Tu‘aymī, warning Muslim women against wearing trousers this book, to a book written in the forties, defending freedom of thought.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Dr. ‘Abd Allāh Shalabī, a young writer, wrote a book explaining how terrorism is a defense mechanism among the socially oppressed. He also explains the reason why terrorism is always linked to the Islamists.
Date of source: Thursday, September 29, 2005
Interview with Islamic scholar, Dr. Zakī Badawī, a well-known voice for Islamic moderation and tolerance.