Date of source: Tuesday, May 20, 2003
The First Egyptian-German forum was held in Germany with the participation of 45 academics, intellectuals and media and religious men. The forum discussed the issue of democracy and its relation to citizenship.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
The press review tackles the controversy sparked during a symposium convened to discuss the Coptic heritage encyclopedia, issued by the Yuhannā al-Habīb publishing house.
Date of source: Saturday, March 15, 2003 to Friday, March 21, 2003
The author asks Coptic intellectuals their opinion concerning the plan of Colin Powell to change Arab regimes and an article discussing the citizenship of Christians. He also criticizes Dr. Milad Hanna´s comments on President Mubarak´s decision that established January 7 as a national...
Date of source: Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Ayman Al-Zawahry, second most important man in Al-Qa´ida network, has written a book in which he calls all the Islamic nation to join jihad. He accuses Jews, Christians and even some Muslims of being apostates so that shedding their blood is permissible.
Date of source: Friday, July 1, 2005
Changes in the selection criteria for AWR.
Date of source: Friday, November 22, 2002
Summary of the Ph.D. thesis of Revd. Dr. Wolfram Reiss about the Sunday School movement in the Coptic Orthodox Church with a focus on the role of Pope Shenouda III and Father Matta el-Meskeen and the place of the church in a Muslim society. Reiss´ study provides an excellent insight into the...
Date of source: Monday, November 11, 2002
In this article, Pope Shenouda gives a full-length study of the Qur´an´s perception of Christianity, the Gospel, Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. He says that the Qur´an proves the authenticity of the Holy Bible. It also speaks very highly of Jesus Christ. It describes Him as the “...
Date of source: Saturday, October 26, 2002 to Friday, November 1, 2002
Rose El-Youssef´s special file for this week tackles the conflict erupted between the governor of Al-Gharbia and the Muslim Brotherhood because of Al-Geel Al-Muslim schools. It comments on a recent study by Specialized National Councils that calls for deepening religious beliefs in the minds...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 11, 2002
The article sheds light on the different Christian groups in the Arab world to see which group can play the role of a cultural bridge between Islam and the West. It concludes that the Protestant denomination is the group that can play such a role.
Date of source: Friday, July 26, 2002
The Pact of Umar is a document purportedly signed by Umar, the second caliph. It is the source of the restrictive regulations on non-Muslims embedded in the Shari´a. It has been used as the model for Muslims´ treatment of dhimmis [protected non-Muslims] from the Middle Ages down to today...