Date of source: Thursday, July 6, 2006
Ahmad Murād and ‘Arwa Hassan investigate the real motives and
objectives
of conferences held abroad by Egyptian immigrant Copts. Experts and analysts believe that this minority
serves anything but the interest of its own homeland.
Date of source: Friday, July 14, 2006
Have church
sessions succeeded in helping youth
on their way to marriage? The answer may be found in the growing attendance of
even Muslims and foreigners
at sessions for youth who are considering getting married.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
After a visit to the Coptic Museum in 2001, students called for an opportunity to study Coptic history and language. The University of Toronto now offers Coptic Studies in the Department of Near and Middle East Civilizations. Students say that it has been a great experience being introduced to the...
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
The University of Toronto is now offering Coptic language instruction through the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations,
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
In the same week as the pope’s return to Cairo after a medical trip abroad, many have spoken out about the controversial Archbishop Maximus I, or Max Michel. This article notes some of the key points of Michel’s life and discusses whether his controversial church has links with the US.
Date of source: Sunday, July 9, 2006
In a small
box published at the bottom of the page in what looks like an advertisement,
the author denies that he has joined
or has had anything to do with the church set up by Max Michel,
Archbishop Maximus I.
Date of source: Thursday, July 6, 2006
This press review deals with a controversial announcement made by Max Michel, a Christian who split from the Coptic Orthodox Church and set up a church in the Muqattam area and named himself Archbishop Maximus I, amidst an outcry from the Egyptian mother church and severe criticism.
Date of source: Saturday, July 8, 2006
The author discusses the unprecedented participation of Kuwaiti women in the legislative elections.
Date of source: Monday, July 10, 2006
The author reviews a book of a famous US journalist, in which she talks about Islam and the present situation of Muslims in US society.
Date of source: Friday, July 7, 2006
Al-Sharq al-Awsat interviews
the Syrian
“fundamentalist” ‘Umar Bakrī, who was deported from Britain.