Date of source: Sunday, July 8, 2007
The author discusses the recent cases of Christians who converted to Islam and wish to re-convert to Christianity. He wonders at what point freedom of belief ends and discrimination begins.
Date of source: Monday, July 2, 2007
The author argues that the new newspaper that Bishop Bīshūy intends to issue will ignite crisis within Coptic circles. He believes that Bishop Bīshūy will use it as a platform to present himself as an alternative to Pope Shenouda.
Date of source: Monday, June 25, 2007
Bishop Bīshūy’s position in the Coptic Orthodox Church is causing controversy in Coptic circles as he not only holds several offices, but is also Pope Shenouda’s sole envoy to all international forums.
Date of source: Friday, June 22, 2007
Priest Philopater has been pardoned after completely distancing himself from politics and from participating in any political party.
Date of source: Friday, June 15, 2007
Items of the Unified Houses of Worship Bill, which was submitted by the President of the Council for Human Rights Ahmad Abu al-Majd to the President of the People’s Assembly, caused a lot of controversy at a meeting held by the National Council for Human Rights.
Date of source: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The article discusses an incident of violence between Muslims and Christians. The incident started with a simple quarrel on the street, which appeared to have been resolved until the following day when the violence erupted.
Date of source: Monday, June 4, 2007
In an official declaration, Bishop Bīshūy denies having accused believers in the deity of Jesus Christ of being polytheists. He also denied attributing other people’s arguments to him.
Date of source: Sunday, June 3, 2007
Watani interviews Bishop Pimen, bishop of Naqada and Quos. He discusses obtaining permits for houses of worship in Egypt, the difficulties he was presented with in obtaining the license to build his own church, and recent incidents of sectarian strife.
Date of source: Monday, June 4, 2007
The Administrative Court realized the danger of conversion to Islam for fulfilling personal aims before asking to re-embrace Christianity. The author argues that the church authorization of divorce will solve complicated problems of conversion.
Date of source: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Samīr Murqus writes about the danger facing religious diversity in Egypt. He explained that building churches in Egypt is a sign of Egyptian religious and cultural diversity.