Submitted by A.Rizkallah (not verified) on Mon, 2012-06-11 20:22
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Can Christians trust the 10-point statement of common values signed earlier this year?
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood and Egyptian Evanglical Church meet at MB headquarters (IkhwanOnline)
CAIRO, Egypt (AWR) – The first free election in Egypt's history has captured headlines worldwide with its unexpected runoff between a Mubarak regime figure and a Muslim Brotherhood leader, scheduled for June 16-17.
Less known is that 17 Coptic evangelical leaders met with five Muslim Brotherhood counterparts at the Brotherhood's headquarters on earlier this year, and crafted a joint statement of common values that both sides agree the new Egyptian constitution and government should uphold.
The 10-point agreement touches on historically controversial issues, including citicenship, religious freedom, the construction and repair of churches, equality of opportunity, and the application of shariah law.
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