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Date of source: Thursday, August 14, 2008
The author says that Bishop Bīshūy, secretary of the Holy Synod, said that expatriate Copts who hold demonstrations abroad are violating the instructions of Christ, and thus could be considered infidels. The author, concerned with the harshness of this accusation, discusses the opinion of other...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Interpretations of freedom vary enormously around the world. In this editorial Drs. Hulsman comments on discussions about the Egyptian view of freedom and states that some people believe that religious identity has become more important than national identity in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The article reports on the security harassments the banned Muslim Brotherhood has been subjected to just weeks prior to the upcoming local council elections.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The author presents three books that he praises as subjective and well informed on the Coptic role in political and social life in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Drs. Hulsman reviews the responses and reactions to issues of conversion in Egypt versus those of Western countries.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The following lines discuss the ongoing reactions to the Chicago conference held by the Coptic Assembly of America. While some observers accuse the delegates of trying to achieve American goals in Egypt, others call for opening the channels of dialogue.
Date of source: Saturday, October 20, 2007
The author talks about Mīlād Hanā who considers himself as one of the heads of the opposition in Egypt, and about his changing opinions.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Salmá Anwar presents an overview of her internship from January 15 to July 31, 2007.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The following presents the opinion of Saad Eddin Ibrahim – one of the most outspoken critics of the Egyptian government, who was imprisoned from 2000-2003 for his critique. He is a liberal secularist, but as a result of his strong democratic stance, he defends the rights of all groups in society,...
Date of source: Saturday, May 26, 2007
A draft document was issued by a number of Coptic thinkers. The main issues therein were Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt, the increasing sectarian tension, and the possible means of escaping the crisis. The final version of the document will be issued soon.
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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.