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Date of source: Sunday, April 11, 2010
In 2000, after violent protests against it, the anti-Islamic book translated as A Banquet for Seaweed was banned in Egypt. The widespread nature of the protests reflects the domination of religious thought in Egypt; however, the book was defended by Syrian author Hilmī al-Nimnim. According to al-...
Date of source: Monday, April 5, 2010
The governor of al-Qalyūbīyah denounces using houses and worship and schools to achieve political aims.
Date of source: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Muhammad al-Barādi‘ī’s visit to Saint Mark's Cathedral for the Easter Mass created considerable controversy. While some people appreciated the greetings, others considered it a gesture that gives the church an undue political role.
Date of source: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Coptic activist Maurice Sādiq calls on the ruling party to devote 25 percent of parliamentary seats to Copts.
Date of source: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Jayson Casper reflects on his experience watching the football world cup in an Egyptian cafe.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Al-Shurūq al-Jadīd reports on the church’s opinion in al-Barādi‘ī attending the Resurrection Day prayers.
Date of source: Sunday, March 28, 2010
This article deals with the request from Christian activist Na‘īm to bishop Kyrillos to refrain from politics, and focus on being a religious leader only.
Date of source: Sunday, March 28, 2010
This article deals with the inhumane treatment reported by Pastor Zakariya of Luxor when demolition services came to his home and assaulted the pastor and his family. The area was marked for demolition, which was not an issue to the pastor or to the Evangelical Church. The issue lay in how the...
Date of source: Friday, March 26, 2010
This article describes the invitation and visit of 8 Egyptian bloggers to the Netherlands. They were met with some opposition from the Dutch Rightist. However, they were encouraged to visit many places in the Netherlands with the hope of bringing back a positive outlook on the Netherlands.
Date of source: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Civil society organizations in Egypt contest the amendments suggested to the Civil Society Organizations Law, which imposes restrictions on their establishment and work.
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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.