Date of source: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Cornelis Hulsman's farewell speech given at Cairo University in June 2009.
Date of source: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Nader Shukry describes a recent art exhibition based around the theme of national unity. Entitled “I am Egyptian”, the exhibition featured artists’ responses to the threat of division, particularly in light of the recent events in Najc Hammādī.
Date of source: Monday, April 19, 2010
The Ministry of Endowments will soon publish a book authored by a Muslim dā‘iyah and a pastor.
Date of source: Monday, April 19, 2010
During the 15th International Conference of Islamic Philosophy at Cairo University titled "Prospects for Interaction between Islamic and Western Thought," the importance of interaction between these traditions was stressed.
Date of source: Sunday, April 11, 2010
The opening of the Darfur Reconstruction Conference in March 2010 recalled Egyptian-Sudanese Archpriest Filotheus Farag of al-Shaheedein. Filotheus preaches coexistence, acceptance, and love of all people, asserting it is God’s will to respect all cultures and he is renowned...
Date of source: Friday, April 9, 2010
In this article, Labīb describes both the mission of and work done by the Forum for Intercultural Dialogue. The Forum brings together ideas various social, religious, and ethnic groups with the ultimate goal of promoting values such as equality, freedom and tolerance while maintaining existing...
Date of source: Thursday, April 8, 2010
The year 1911 witnessed two important conferences. The first was a Coptic conference held in March to shed light on some of the Coptic demands and problems in Egypt. In response, an Islamic conference was held in April to discuss the Coptic demands, and at the same time warn against the religious...
Date of source: Friday, April 2, 2010
This article deals with the initiative for Muslim-Coptic dialogue made by Maximos, the Archbishop of St. Athanasius Church in Egypt. The Azhar scholars took part in the dialogue and the Coptic Orthodox Church accuses Maximos of stirring fitnah.
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: Sunday, March 14, 2010
This article stresses the importance of spreading the concept of diversity, accepting others, and dialogue through educational curriculum and different means of media. These are essential conditions for a healthy society and facing the dangers of sectarianism.