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Date of source: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Jamāl As‘ad argues whether the inadequate representation of Copts in parliament, local councils and professional syndicates and the disputes over building and renovating churches are the main reasons behind the tension in Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, January 13, 2006
A Coptic engineer submits a proposal for constructing a mosque in Banī Suwayf
Date of source: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
The author discusses the historical debates on the proportional representation of Copts and states that the idea was originally refused because Muslims and Copts felt that it was in Egypt’s best interests to put national identity above religious identity.
Date of source: Sunday, January 8, 2006
Youssef Sidhom wishes Egyptians a happy feast, and calls for 2006 to be a year of national coalition, with better Muslim-Christian relations, and full citizenship rights for all Egyptians.
Date of source: Sunday, January 8, 2006
The scenes of the national unity iftār [fast-breaking meal during the holy Muslim month of Ramadān] and the shaykh of the Azhar sitting next to the pope on official occasions no longer reflect the new reality.
Date of source: Sunday, January 8, 2006
Some liberal and leftist intellectuals, who supposedly do not confine identity to within the parameters of religion, should not be excused for uttering the phrase "the Coptic governor". The author argues that citizenship, not faith, is important.
Date of source: Thursday, January 5, 2006
It is not acceptable to go along with the negative trends in a society under the pretext of maintaining stability, but what is needed is the modernization of society and a change in the way people think within the framework of citizenship.
Date of source: Monday, January 3, 2005
Positive reactions to the appointment of Copt, Maj. General Majdī Ayoub Iskandar, as governor of Qinā.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 3, 2006
In a presidential reshuffle, Husnī Mubārak has appointed Copt, Maj. General Majdī Ayoub Iskandar, governor of Qinā. He is the second Copt to occupy this position during the past 30 years after Maj. General Fou’ād ‘Azīz Ghālī, who was commander of the 2nd field army during the October 6, 1973 war...
Date of source: Thursday, December 22, 2005
Men of religion and intellectuals have expressed different opinions on the political participation of clergy. Priest of the Hanging Church, Father Marqus ‘Azīz sees nothing wrong with clergy playing an active role in the political arena. On the other hand, director of the Kalima Center for Human...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.