Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2000
Through an imaginary dialogue between the author and two of his friends, he gives the pros and cons to the idea of establishing an Islamic party for the Muslim Brotherhood. While one of the friends is of opinion that announcing such a party will push the country two hundred years back in time, the...
Date of source: Friday, November 24, 2000
A group of between 45 and 50 Israeli settlers attacked Father Ibrahim Hijazine, a Catholic priest from Ramallah after he had preached in Nablus. On his way back to Ramallah they forced him to go back saying that he can’t use this road because it is for Israelis only. When Father Ibrahim told them...
Date of source: Sunday, November 26, 2000
Pope Shenouda stated that the hands of Jews are deeply indulged in the blood of thousands of Palestinians and that Jews are a people God cursed. He confirmed the Arabic identity of Al-Quds saying, "Any bargaining about Jerusalem is rejected, its internationalization is unacceptable. Agreeing on...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2000
Pope John Paul II encourages the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, the Catholic Bishops of the Holy Land and the leaders of the Christian communities, to renew their efforts to ensure that relationships between all are inspired by mutual respect, in humility and trust. He also appeals to Jewish and...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2000
Father Raed Abusahlieh, Chancellor of the Latin Patriarch, instituted a personal information service per e-mail. He selected with Harry Hagopian the title for this advocacy and interpretation service. Their choice fell on the olive tree, associated with Jesus’ Passion as much as being a universal...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 15, 2000
Fr. Raed Abusahlia changed the title of his E-Newsletter from "The voice of the truth from Jerusalem" to "Olive Branch from Jerusalem" since no one can pretend to say the whole truth.
Date of source: Sunday, November 5, 2000
The author writes about peace in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He recounted how Jews, Christians and Muslims, met in the Latin (Roman Catholic) Church of Beit Sahour, on the 5th of November 1989 despite a closure of the area in order to pray for peace and wishes this were possible today.
Date of source: Saturday, November 18, 2000
Pope Shenouda stated that the hands of Jews are deeply indulged in the blood of thousands of Palestinians and that Jews are a people God cursed. He confirmed the Arabic identity of Al-Quds saying, "Any bargaining about Jerusalem is refused; its internationalization is unacceptable. Agreeing on...
Date of source: Saturday, October 28, 2000
The role of a preacher is important, especially if incidents where religion arouses people’s passions are taking place. People with bad intentions are searching for unqualified preachers and use them to excite people through delivering inflammatory sermons. Thus, we can grasp the problem the...
Date of source: Saturday, October 28, 2000
In the light of events in Egypt and demonstrations calling for a boycott in response to the attacks on Al-Aqsa mosque, the article tries to answer the question of "How can Egypt avoid extremist attacks which aim at blocking the way to stability?"